BOB DYLAN SINGS JIMMY McHUGH

 
Searching around the internet we discovered that Bob Dylan has performed Jimmy McHugh's 'I'm In The Mood For Love' in concert a number of times over the years. 
It is exactly what you would expect a Dylan version of 'I'm In The Mood For Love' to sound like, complete with harmonica and the kind of slight Crosby-esque croon he used on his album 'Self Portrait'.

Unfortunately, as of yet, we haven't  been able to track down a recording of Mr. Dylan performing the song. Instead we decided to treat you to a somewhat different version of the tune as performed by the iconic 'Little Rascal star, Carl 'Alfalfa' Switzer.
The song was featured in a 1936 'Our Gang Comedy' short.

It been said (also on the internet) that I'm In The Mood For Love is Alfalfa's signature song.

Here's the link.

Enjoy!

A Lovely Way To Spend An Evening

Jimmy McHugh & Bobby Darin

One summer night in 1959, at The Hollywood Bowl, Bobby Darin headlined a salute to the music of Jimmy McHugh. It was called I Feel a Song Coming On.

The 21-year old wunderkind had just exploded onto the national scene, winning Record of the Year for his breakthrough hit, Mack The Knife, at the first ever Grammy Awards Ceremony.

Bobby sang I Feel A Song Comin' On, On The Sunny Side Of The Street, Comin' In On A Wing And A Prayer, I Won't Dance, I Can't Give You Anything But Love, I Couldn't Sleep A Wink Last Night and Let's Get Lost.

Conductor Buddy Bregman led the mammoth 105 piece orchestra, which included a 55 member string section!

Rounding out the salute to Jimmy’s music was Vic Damone and the gorgeous Italian actress and singer Anna Maria Alberghetti. Among the McHugh songs they performed was Can't Get Out Of This Mood, When You and I Were Young Maggie Blues and When My Sugar Walks Down The Street.

The show ended with Jimmy Bobby, Vic and Anna Marie singing A Lovely Way To Spend An Evening.

Indeed it was.

Click to hear:

Bobby Darin/I Can’t Give You Anything But Love, Baby

Keeping Jazz Alive

Bobby Short - Late Night at the Carlyle

“This is Bobby Short at his Best! It documents one of his legendary appearances at the Café Carlyle.

The recording is crystal clear- 'His voice and piano are exquisite' and you can really hear and feel the audience react to his performance.

Originally released in 1992 on Telarc Records, the label has wisely chosen to re-release the recording as a fitting tribute to this truly one-of-a-kind artist.

By the way, wait till you hear Bobby’s take on "I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Baby" He performs a rare, never before recorded, pre-pre-opening verse. Outstanding!

You can listen to this CD a hundred times and hear new aspects each time.”