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About Misty
"Misty" is a jazz standard written in 1954 by pianist Erroll Garner. He composed it as an instrumental on the traditional 32-bar format and recorded it for the album Contrasts (1955). Lyrics were added later by Johnny Burke. It became the signature song of Johnny Mathis, appearing on his 1959 album Heavenly and reaching number 12 on the U. S. Pop Singles chart later that year. Country and pop singer Ray Stevens had a number 14 hit with his version of "Misty" in 1975 on the Billboard Hot 100. This version reached number two in the United Kingdom. The song has been recorded many times, including versions by Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin, Frank Sinatra, Sarah Vaughan, and, most recently, by Alternative Rock Band QUI.more »
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Look at me, I'm as helpless as a kitten up a tree;And I feel like I'm clingin' to a cloud,I can' t understandI get misty, just holding your hand.Walk my way,And a thousand violins begin to play,Or it might be the sound of your hello,That music I hear,I get misty, the moment you're near.Can't you see that you're leading me on? And it's just what I want you to do,Don't you notice how hopelesslyI'm lostThat's why I'm following you.On my own,When I wander through this wonderland alone,Never knowing my right foot from my leftMy hat from my gloveI'm too misty, and too much in love.Too misty,And too muchIn love
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Ella Fitzgerald
Ella Jane Fitzgerald (April 25, 1917 – June 15, 1996), also known as the "First Lady of Song", "Queen of Jazz", and "Lady Ella", was an American jazz and song vocalist. With a vocal range spanning three octaves (D♭3 to D♭6), she was noted for her purity of tone, impeccable diction, phrasing and intonation, and a "horn-like" improvisational ability, particularly in her scat singing. more »
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Written by: Erroll Garner, Johnny Burke
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7 facts about this song
Song Information1. "Misty" is a jazz standard written in 1954 by pianist Erroll Garner.2. The song was originally an instrumental piece before lyrics were added by Johnny Burke in 1955. |
Aretha Franklin's Version3. Aretha Franklin, who is known as the "Queen of Soul," covered the song "Misty" on her album "Soft and Beautiful," which was released in 1969.4. Her rendition maintained the jazzy romance of the initial piece while incorporating her own soulful presentation. |
Ella Fitzgerald's Version5. Ella Fitzgerald, known as the "First Lady of Song," released her version of "Misty" on her album "Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Johnny Mercer Songbook" in 1964.6. Fitzgerald's version is renowned for her vocal virtuosity and impeccable interpretation of the song's sentiment. |
Frank Sinatra's Version7. Frank Sinatra, also known as Ol' Blue Eyes, covered "Misty" in 1962 on his album "Sinatra and Strings".8. Sinatra's version of "Misty" is famous for his poignant and emotional delivery, highlighting the tender love expressed in the lyrics. |
Johnny Mathis' Version9. Johnny Mathis, an iconic American singer of popular music, released his version of "Misty" in 1959 on his album "Heavenly".10. Mathis' rendition reached No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and it is his definitive recording of the song. |
Sarah Vaughan's Version11. Sarah Vaughan, an American jazz singer often associated with the bebop era, recorded "Misty" in 1957.12. Vaughan’s version is one of the most famous, having been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1981.13. She also had a Top 10 Pop hit with the song and was nominated for a Grammy award. |
General Facts14. "Misty" has since been covered by over 100 artists, appearing in various films and television series.15. The song is also noted for its role in the Clint Eastwood film "Play Misty for Me" (1971). In the film, the Erroll Garner recording is played frequently, and Johnny Mathis' version is also included in the soundtrack.16. This song is a favourite in the pop, jazz, and easy-listening musical genres. |
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