Frank Sinatra
I’ve Got the World on a String is
soft but not slow at all, it has a touch that connects you to the melody and of
course to the lyrics. The song seems not difficult to play; the instruments
that compose it are trumpet, violin and there might be a drum too. I think it
will be really common to hear it on concerts or in small jazz clubs.
This jazz song was composed by
Harold Arlen and written by Ted Koehler in1932 originally for the Cotton Pub
Parade presented by Cab Calloway and Bing Crosby. Frank Sinatra also recorded
the song in 1953 and reached 14th place on Billboard’s most played
list. I think the intention of the song, is to show the listeners that everyone
has control over their own destiny.
Part of Frank Sinatra's greatness as a singer is the way he brings out the meaning of lyrics (the words of the songs).
ReplyDeleteHarold Arlen was one of the best composers who contributed to what we call "the Great American Songbook."