Songwriters & Music Lovers:
"It's Only a Paper Moon" is a popular song published in 1933 with music by Harold
Arlen, lyrics by Yip Harburg and Billy Rose. It was originally titled "If You Believed in
Me," but later was changed." The song was written for an unsuccessful 1932 Broadway
play called The Great Magoo, set in Coney Island. Claire Carleton first performed this
song on December 2, 1932. It was used in the movie Take a Chance in 1933. Paul
Whiteman recorded a hit version later that year.
The song's lasting fame stems from its revival by popular artists during the last years of
World War II, with hit recordings being made by Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, and
Benny Goodman (vocal by Dottie Reid). It is now regarded as a jazz and pop standard,
and has been recorded by numerous artists over the years.
This version appeared on the CD called Karma Machine:
Rattlesnake Hill musicians:
John Previti Bass
Ed Schaeffer Vocal
Dan Cassidy Fiddle
Paul Wingo Guitar
Scott Taylor Drums
To listen, click: http://rattlesnakehill.org/Web_Music/edsmusic.html
Ed
(As always, turn up and headphones preferred)
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