Performance by Whizbang (Chris) from Great American Songbook Recital - 2015-09-15

• Performer: Whizbang (Chris)
• Location: Texas
• Experience: 35+
• Composer: Paul Whiteman
• Piece: Wonderful One
• Duration: 187
• Music Link: click to play
• Video Link: https://youtu.be/UDR_d-BbD7g
• Music Source: Sheet music
• Instrument: Fandrich U-122
• Recording Method: Zoom H6, iPhone, Final Cut Pro
• Info: (Verse) No editing except for trimming beginning and ending silences. Got this in one take! Make sure your insulin levels are regulated before listening to this one. "Wonderful One" is a popular standard you've never heard of! It charted at #3 on Billboard in 1923 and was performed by the Paul Whiteman Orchestra and it's been recorded dozens of times since (Mel Torme, Doris Day, Tony Bennett, Della Reese...) as well has been featured in several movies. Paul Whiteman is known as the person who orchestrated Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" and he was a popular bandleader of the time. (Gershwin played piano in his band.) The composer was Ferdi Grofe (of "Grand Canyon Suite" fame) and the lyricist was Dorothy Terriss. Speaking of lyrics: (Verse) My wonderful one, whenever I'm dreaming Love's love-light a-gleaming, I see-- My wonderful one, how my arms ache to hold dear, To cuddle and fold near to me-- Just you, only you, in the shadowy twilight In silvery moonlight there's none Like you, I adore you, my life I live for you My wonderful, wonderful one-- (Bridge) Calling, calling dear, Loved one can't you hear-- Each throbbing part of my faithful heart Come to me, make all my sighs disappear Sweetheart you must know-- That I love you so-- Awake or sleeping, my heart's in your keeping and calling you soft and low-- (Verse) My wonderful one, whenever I'm dreaming Love's love-light a-gleaming, I see My wonderful one, how my arms ache to hold dear, To cuddle and fold near to me, Just you, only you, in the shadowy twilight In silvery moonlight there's none Like you, I adore you, my life I live for you, my wonderful, wonderful onnnnnnne! The publisher was Leo Feist, New York. There was some vigorous copyright discussion when the recital was first posted. It's clear, though, that copyright laws enabled a host of entrepreneurs to enter into the music industry around the turn of the century. These folks came from a variety of backgrounds. Leo Feist was a corset-maker. "Feist" Songs are also obtainable from your Dealer for your Talking Machine or Player Piano and for Band, Orchestra, etc.