In the Still of the Night (Cole Porter song)
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"In the Still of the Night" is a popular song written by Cole Porter for the MGM film Rosalie sung by Nelson Eddy and published in 1937.
| "In the Still of the Night" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| Published | 1937 by Chappell & Co. |
| Songwriter(s) | Cole Porter |
Two popular early recordings were by Tommy Dorsey (vocal by Jack Leonard) and by Leo Reisman (vocal by Lee Sullivan). Dorsey's charted on October 16, 1937 and peaked at No. 3. Reisman's charted on December 25, 1937 and peaked at No. 9.[citation needed]
The song has since become a standard and has been recorded by many artists.[citation needed] Dion and The Belmonts last record for Laurie Records in 1960 covered it in a more modern style.
Notable recordings
editElla Fitzgerald recorded this in 1956 for her Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Cole Porter Songbook", on Verve Records, produced by Norman Granz. A version by Chanticleer was nominated for arranging at the 39th Annual Grammy Awards.[1]
References
edit- ^ "39th Annual Grammy Awards: Final Nominations - Arranging". Billboard. January 18, 1997. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
External links
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