Skylark (C6th)

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mickd
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Skylark (C6th)

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I have added a C6th arrangement of the Hoagy Carmichael/Johnny Mercer tune 'Skylark' to my
tab page. I think its fair to say that this song is not very well known, and that it has a very weird middle 8 Image. Doug Jernigan has recorded the tune, and, to refresh your memory, you can hear a clip of Malcolm McNeill singing it here .
Mick

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Jim Cohen
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Post by Jim Cohen »

<SMALL>I think its fair to say that this song is not very well known</SMALL>
Au contraire mon English ami! "Skylark" is one of the great classics of popular music!
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Post by Dave Birkett »

Jim, I agree. And if Ella's rendition won't melt you, nothing will.
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Post by Steel tryin »

Thanks Mick for the effort well done.
Everyone should check out K.D. Langs rendition of Skylark off the sound track
to "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil"
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Post by mickd »

ok, well lets just say its not as well known as 'Stardust' anyway (what is ?) Image
I know that Ella recorded it but I haven't (yet) heard her version. I have got quite a few KD albums, but not the one with Skylark on. Thats 2 things to look forward to Image
Certainly didnt mean to give the impression I don't like the song - I've yet to hear the Hoagy tune that doesnt agree with me.<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by mickd on 30 January 2003 at 12:22 PM.]</p></FONT>
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Chuck S. Lettes
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Post by Chuck S. Lettes »

Hello Mick,
I have always loved playing Skylark. Recently I worked it up for the E9th tuning and published it in a recent issue of the PSGA Newsletter. It's one of those great songs that translates well on either the C6th or the E9th tuning. I am enjoying your arrangement.
Chuck
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Bill Fulbright
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Post by Bill Fulbright »

Mick,

I sang Skylark nightly for about 10 years when I was playing the Dallas Market.

Terrific tune. One of my all time favorites.

Going to your site now to see your tab!!


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