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To: AnAmericanMother
OK, mom, whatever you say. I'll just stand by my experience in hearing people butcher the tune.

Perfect fourth, is it? Tell that to even such wonderful singers as Nat King Cole, who, marvelous singer that he was, butchered the tune in front of God and the nation before a World Series game in 1959.

60 posted on 07/08/2009 10:55:12 PM PDT by SAJ
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To: SAJ
I haven't heard Nat King Cole's version, but I think it's a strong possibility that he was just having a bad day, plus the usual problems with baritones getting pitched too high.

I think the reason so many people dislike the tune is that they've heard it butchered too often by pop singers who feel like they have to add notes that aren't there, slide around, mess with the tempo, indulge themselves with LOOONNNNNNG high notes, and so forth. Best rendition I ever heard was a small high school choir (about 10 people) who did it in parts for an Atlanta Braves game back in the 80s at the old stadium. Strict tempo, straight tone, no foolishness. Sounded great.

64 posted on 07/09/2009 5:21:54 AM PDT by AnAmericanMother (Ministrix of ye Chasse, TTGC Ladies' Auxiliary (recess appointment))
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