" MY ROMANCE" RODGERS & HART CLASSIC WONDERFULLY SUNG BY BROADWAY DIVA, BERNADETTE PETERS

"  My Romance"  Rodgerts & Hart Classic wonderfully sung by Broadway' diva, Bernadette Peters.

Alec Wilder, the passionate archivist of Classic American Popular song described this as a
" True theatre song with a dramatic climax supported by equally dramatic lyrics: " my most fantastic dreams come true."

There are three musical elements responsible for the sheer artistry of this performance:  First, the matchless marriage of melody and lyrics, the second, Bernadette Peters interpretive " living" in the piece as something only a singing actress can deliver and lastly, the superb piano accompaniment by Marvin Laird. He has been Peter's musical conductor for some time and their version speaks to a great mutual understanding and sharing of a musical moment.
This song is a most appropriate prelude to Valentine's Day. ( Coincidentally, " My Funny Valentine" was also written by Rodgers & Hart.)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdyJGWVZ8Fc

NELSON RIDDLE'S WONDERFUL ARRANGEMENT OF " I REMEMBER YOU" FOR 18 YEAR OLD SUE RANEY

Nelson Riddle's wonderful arrangement of " I Remember You" for 18 year old Sue Raney.

I Remember You was written in 1941 by Victor Schertzinger with lyrics by Johnny Mercer.  It was included in the movie " The Fleets In" and was sung by Dorothy Lamour.

Sue Raney was only 18 when she was fortunate in having the consummate arranger Nelson Riddle do all the arrangements for her debut album.  Despite her tender years, the maturity of her voice and presentation is still exemplary in conveying both the meaning and emotion conveyed by the song.
Today's young pop divas could learn a much-needed lesson in restraint and sensitive lyric interpretation without belting everything at the top of their lungs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCj2V87sr8c