A NIGHTINGALE SANG IN BERKELY SQUARE

A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square   Writeni in 1939 by Englshmen Eric Maschwitz and Manning Sherman, This is a loving tribute to an elegant section of London as the song often evokes nostalgic memories of that great city prior to and during WW11. Although this blog is dedicated to songs of the Great American Songbook, this English piece is written in the same excellent tradition as ballads by Jerome Kern, Irving Berlin and Richard Rodgers. 
The song features the brillint piano arrangement of George Shearing. who emigrated to America in the late 1940's And the vocal mastery of Mel Torme who is note perfect and who beautifully expresses the praiseworthy lyrics. Shearing's ability to simulate the trilling sound of the Nightingale is a fitting end to this live concert. NOTE;  Ornithologists point out that this bird is more used to rural environments and would not likely be heard singing in the heart of a busy city like London. Nonetheless, it's a most persuasive sentiment and a legitimate exercise in poetic license.
I heard these two artist perform this song in Toronto's Royal York Hotel over twenty years ago as the guest of Malcolm Orme, a now dearly departed friend  It was one of the most moving musical moments I have ever experienced. I hope you are equally transfixed.
  https://youtu.be/_ZMD0ApAxiE

Gershwin's Do It Again.  Although the title might suggest an intimate sexual encounter, It's really about a most sensual kiss that asks to be repeated, given the thrill elicited from the firt osculatory contact.
The arrangement with orchestra and strings undersores the highly suggestive lyrics and singer Calabria Foti offers a convincing evocation of the desire for more of the same- just kissing !

 https://youtu.be/frRJAhTRP3c