Night and Day-Cole Porter Classic: 2 Quite Different Versions: In 1932, Porter introduced this remarkable song in the musical " Gay Divorce." It is a dramatic showpiece with repeated notes also emphasizing the repeated words in the verse or opening section. " Like the beat, beat beat ( of the tom tom) like the tick,tick,tock (of the stately clock as it stands against the wall) These devices introduce rising tension of the song before it breaks into the main section beginning with " Night and Day, You are the One........."
The first version features Sinatra in a swinging, big band version arranged by Nelson Riddle. This version omits the powerful verse or introductory section with it's compelling repetition of notes and rhyming lyrics. It is in Frank's finger-popping,Vegas style which he might himself describe as " Having a Mothery ? ball !" From time to time, Sinatra can become more casual by injecting new words like " cuckoo" " chicks or broads", terms that tend to also reduce the overall impact of such performances. Sinatra is capable of a great many moods in his performances and this is Frank , the very confident singer, knowing what some customers want. He has a particular affinity with Cole Porter songs because Porter also liked to shock and amuse with his clever lyrics and naughty innuendo.
The Second version features Frank Sinatra in a more restrained 1961 version with a lush string arrangement by Don Costa. It is quite different than his 1957 version of a rousing, big band arrangement by Nelson Riddle, a classic Sinatra " swinger", typical of that period. He also does sing the verse here without which the contrast between the opening verse and the main refrain would be missing. He is obviously committed to demonstrating the strong romantic nature of the music and lyrics and pays respectful homage to the Porter's imaginative creation.It brings back memories of Sinatra's earlier singing with the sensitive string arrangements of Axel Stordahl, a very successful earlier collaboration.
LINK SINATRA 1957-RIDDLE
http://youtu.be/qn_cfbK9M14
LINK SINATRA 1961 -COSTA http://youtu.be/1ZizY2OuVMI
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