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From Jimmy Bowen to Keely Smith to the Beatles
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Willie Williams
Feb 25, 2022, 6:29:32 PM2/25/22
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Remember Jimmy Bowen's lightweight (but infectious) hit "I'm Sticking with You"? Well, it turns out Jimmy was no lightweight. He went to the Wharton School, then became a pretty successful record producer and married Keely Smith (who was married also to Louis Prima and had affairs with Frank Sinatra and Clint Eastwood). I love Keely ("That Old Black Magic," "I've Got You Under My Skin," others). But I was surprised to discover she recorded an album of Beatles songs, arranged by jazz great Benny Carter. I wonder what John and Paul thought of it (it came out in '64). I have a feeling Paul liked it more than John did. (You can find the album on Spotify.)
Willie Williams
Feb 25, 2022, 7:39:48 PM2/25/22
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On Friday, February 25, 2022 at 6:29:32 PM UTC-5, Willie Williams wrote:
> Remember Jimmy Bowen's lightweight (but infectious) hit "I'm Sticking with You"? Well, it turns out Jimmy was no lightweight. He went to the Wharton School, then became a pretty successful record producer and married Keely Smith (who was married also to Louis Prima and had affairs with Frank Sinatra and Clint Eastwood). I love Keely ("That Old Black Magic," "I've Got You Under My Skin," others). But I was surprised to discover she recorded an album of Beatles songs, arranged by jazz great Benny Carter. I wonder what John and Paul thought of it (it came out in '64). I have a feeling Paul liked it more than John did. (You can find the album on Spotify.)
Neglected to say that the most charitable thing that can be said about the Keely Smith album is that it's a hoot, and that I doubt it's ever been played twice..
> Remember Jimmy Bowen's lightweight (but infectious) hit "I'm Sticking with You"? Well, it turns out Jimmy was no lightweight. He went to the Wharton School, then became a pretty successful record producer and married Keely Smith (who was married also to Louis Prima and had affairs with Frank Sinatra and Clint Eastwood). I love Keely ("That Old Black Magic," "I've Got You Under My Skin," others). But I was surprised to discover she recorded an album of Beatles songs, arranged by jazz great Benny Carter. I wonder what John and Paul thought of it (it came out in '64). I have a feeling Paul liked it more than John did. (You can find the album on Spotify.)
Bruce
Feb 25, 2022, 9:53:58 PM2/25/22
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RJKe...@yahoo.com
Feb 26, 2022, 12:48:45 PM2/26/22
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On Friday, February 25, 2022 at 9:53:58 PM UTC-5, Bruce wrote:
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UyCwNiL950
She's a good singer, but her Beatles renditions are....trippy.
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UyCwNiL950
She's a good singer, but her Beatles renditions are....trippy.
Bruce
Feb 26, 2022, 2:02:13 PM2/26/22
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-oS8cAr2Cw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tq4auT0AoY8
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