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==History==
==History==
"Body and Soul" was written in London for [[Gertrude Lawrence]] and was first recorded by [[Jack Hylton]] and his orchestra.<ref name=jazz>{{cite web|url=http://www.jazzstandards.com/compositions-0/bodyandsoul.htm |title=Body and Soul |publisher=Jazz Standards.com |accessdate=August 20, 2011}}</ref> Rising quickly to popularity, [[Libby Holman]] introduced it in the U.S. in the 1930 Broadway [[revue]] ''[[Three's a Crowd (musical)|Three's a Crowd]]'' and it was used as the theme to the [[1947 in film|1947]] [[film]], [[Body and Soul (1947 film)|''Body and Soul'']].<ref name=jazz/> Like many pop songs of the time, it became a [[jazz standard]], with hundreds of versions performed and recorded by dozens of artists. As with many pop standards, there are variations on the [[lyrics]], primarily between renditions by male and female performers. Classic vocal recordings include those of [[Ella Fitzgerald]], [[Annette Hanshaw]], [[Billie Holiday]], [[Billy Eckstine]] and [[Frank Sinatra]].
"Body and Soul" was written in London for the English actress and singer [[Gertrude Lawrence]], and was first recorded by [[Jack Hylton]] and his orchestra.<ref name="jazzstandards">{{cite web|url=http://www.jazzstandards.com/compositions-0/bodyandsoul.htm |title=Body and Soul |publisher=Jazz Standards.com |accessdate=August 20, 2011}}</ref> [[Libby Holman]] introduced it in the U.S. in the 1930 Broadway [[revue]] ''Three's a Crowd'' and it was used as the theme to the [[1947 in film|1947]] film, [[Body and Soul (1947 film)|''Body and Soul'']].<ref name="jazzstandards"/> Like many pop songs of the time, it became a [[jazz standard]], with hundreds of versions performed and recorded by dozens of artists. As with a number of standards, there are variations on the [[lyrics]]. The differences primarily consist of gender qualifiers used by male and female performers. Classic vocal recordings include those of [[Ella Fitzgerald]], [[Annette Hanshaw]], [[Billie Holiday]], [[Billy Eckstine]], [[Etta James]] and [[Frank Sinatra]].


Among the most famous of these is the [[take]] recorded by [[Coleman Hawkins]] and His Orchestra on October 11, 1939, at their only recording session for [[Bluebird Records|Bluebird]], a subsidiary of [[RCA Records|RCA Victor]]. The recording is unusual in that the song's [[melody]] is never directly stated in the recording; Hawkins' two-choruses of [[musical improvisation|improvisation]] on the tune's [[chord progression]] constitute almost the entire take.<ref name=Giddins>Gary Giddins, "How Come Jazz Isn't Dead", p. 39–55 in Eric Weisbard, ed., ''This is Pop'', Harvard University Press, 2004. ISBN 0-674-01321-2 (cloth), ISBN 0-674-01344-1 (paper). p. 45.</ref> In 2004, the [[Library of Congress]] entered it into the [[National Recording Registry]].<ref>Number 18 on [http://www.loc.gov/rr/record/nrpb/nrpb-2004reg.html The National Recording Registry 2004], accessed online 14 August 2007.</ref><ref>See also Gary Giddins, RHYTHM-A-NING, decapo press,pb."Fifty Years of "Body and Soul", p 45-53. ISBN 0-306-80987-7</ref>
One of the most famous and influential instrumental versions was recorded by [[Coleman Hawkins]] and His Orchestra on October 11, 1939, at their only recording session for [[Bluebird Records|Bluebird]], a subsidiary of [[RCA Records|RCA Victor]]. The recording is unusual in that the song's [[melody]] is only hinted at in the recording; Hawkins' two-choruses of [[musical improvisation|improvisation]] on the tune's [[chord progression]] constitute almost the entire take.<ref name=Giddins>Gary Giddins, "How Come Jazz Isn't Dead", p. 39–55 in Eric Weisbard, ed., ''This is Pop'', Harvard University Press, 2004. ISBN 0-674-01321-2 (cloth), ISBN 0-674-01344-1 (paper). p. 45.</ref> Because of this, as well as the imaginative use of harmony and break from traditional [[swing music|swing]] licks, the recording is now recognised as part of the "early tremors of bebop". <ref name="npr"> Tom Moon, "Body and Soul", NPR Music, Accessed on 27 June 2012 from http://www.npr.org/2000/03/06/1071243/body-and-soul </ref> In 2004, the [[Library of Congress]] entered it into the [[National Recording Registry]].<ref>Number 18 on [http://www.loc.gov/rr/record/nrpb/nrpb-2004reg.html The National Recording Registry 2004], accessed online 14 August 2007.</ref><ref>See also Gary Giddins, RHYTHM-A-NING, decapo press,pb."Fifty Years of "Body and Soul", p 45-53. ISBN 0-306-80987-7</ref>


The tune remained popular with jazz musicians throughout the twentieth century, with arrangements recorded by [[John Coltrane]] on ''[[Coltrane's Sound]]'' (1964) and [[Charles Mingus]] on ''[[Mingus Plays Piano]]'' (1963), and, [[Eric Watson]]<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXk-r3CZA40</ref> pianiste de jazz,to name a few.
The tune remained popular with jazz musicians throughout the twentieth century with arrangements recorded by [[John Coltrane]] on ''[[Coltrane's Sound]]'' (1964), [[Charles Mingus]] on ''[[Mingus Plays Piano]]'' (1963), [[Dexter Gordon]] on ''The Panther'' (1970) and Lester Young on ''[[Lester Young with the Oscar Peterson Trio]]'' (1952) to name a few. To this day, the song is the most recorded jazz standard. <ref name="jazzstandards"/>

[[Etta James]] did a recording of the song for her 1994 cover album ''[[Mystery Lady: Songs of Billie Holiday]]''.


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"Body and Soul"
Song

"Body and Soul" is a popular song written in 1930 with lyrics by Edward Heyman, Robert Sour and Frank Eyton; and music by Johnny Green.

History

"Body and Soul" was written in London for the English actress and singer Gertrude Lawrence, and was first recorded by Jack Hylton and his orchestra.[1] Libby Holman introduced it in the U.S. in the 1930 Broadway revue Three's a Crowd and it was used as the theme to the 1947 film, Body and Soul.[1] Like many pop songs of the time, it became a jazz standard, with hundreds of versions performed and recorded by dozens of artists. As with a number of standards, there are variations on the lyrics. The differences primarily consist of gender qualifiers used by male and female performers. Classic vocal recordings include those of Ella Fitzgerald, Annette Hanshaw, Billie Holiday, Billy Eckstine, Etta James and Frank Sinatra.

One of the most famous and influential instrumental versions was recorded by Coleman Hawkins and His Orchestra on October 11, 1939, at their only recording session for Bluebird, a subsidiary of RCA Victor. The recording is unusual in that the song's melody is only hinted at in the recording; Hawkins' two-choruses of improvisation on the tune's chord progression constitute almost the entire take.[2] Because of this, as well as the imaginative use of harmony and break from traditional swing licks, the recording is now recognised as part of the "early tremors of bebop". [3] In 2004, the Library of Congress entered it into the National Recording Registry.[4][5]

The tune remained popular with jazz musicians throughout the twentieth century with arrangements recorded by John Coltrane on Coltrane's Sound (1964), Charles Mingus on Mingus Plays Piano (1963), Dexter Gordon on The Panther (1970) and Lester Young on Lester Young with the Oscar Peterson Trio (1952) to name a few. To this day, the song is the most recorded jazz standard. [1]

Tony Bennett and Amy Winehouse duet

"Body and Soul"
Song

"Body and Soul" was recorded as a duet by Tony Bennett and Amy Winehouse on the 23rd of March 2011.[6] It was the final recording made by Winehouse before her death on July 23, 2011 at the age of 27. The single was released worldwide on September 14, 2011, what would have been her 28th birthday, on iTunes, MTV and VH1.

When the song reached #87 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the week of October 1, 2011, it made Bennett the oldest living artist ever to chart on the Hot 100, surpassing the previous record of George Burns. It also gave Bennett the longest overall span of appearances on the Hot 100; his version of "Young and Warm and Wonderful" appeared on the very first Hot 100 chart dated August 4, 1958.[7]

To commemorate what would have been her 28th birthday, her father, Mitch Winehouse launched the Amy Winehouse Foundation. The foundation's goal is to raise awareness and support for organizations that help vulnerable, young adults with problems such as addiction. Proceeds from "Body and Soul" will go to benefit The Amy Winehouse Foundation. The song received a Grammy Award at the 54th Grammy Awards in the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance category on 12 February 2012.

Music video

A music video was uploaded to Tony Bennett's YouTube channel on September 14, 2011. The video shows Winehouse and Bennett in the studio performing the song. It had over 2 million views in its first 4 days on YouTube. As of February 2012 the video has over 6 million views.

Track listing

Digital download[8]
No.TitleLength
1."Body and Soul"3:20
2."Body and Soul" (In Studio Version)3:21

Charts

Chart (2011) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[9] 97
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[10] 36
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[11] 13
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[12] 30
Canada (Canadian Hot 100) 68
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[13] 9
France (SNEP)[14] 27
songid field is MANDATORY FOR GERMAN CHARTS 31
Israel (Media Forest)[15] 10
Italy (FIMI)[16] 12
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[17] 14
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[18] 53
UK Singles (OCC)[19] 40
US Billboard Hot 100 87

Release history

Country Release date Format
United Kingdom[8] September 14, 2011 Digital download
Worldwide

References

  1. ^ a b c "Body and Soul". Jazz Standards.com. Retrieved August 20, 2011.
  2. ^ Gary Giddins, "How Come Jazz Isn't Dead", p. 39–55 in Eric Weisbard, ed., This is Pop, Harvard University Press, 2004. ISBN 0-674-01321-2 (cloth), ISBN 0-674-01344-1 (paper). p. 45.
  3. ^ Tom Moon, "Body and Soul", NPR Music, Accessed on 27 June 2012 from http://www.npr.org/2000/03/06/1071243/body-and-soul
  4. ^ Number 18 on The National Recording Registry 2004, accessed online 14 August 2007.
  5. ^ See also Gary Giddins, RHYTHM-A-NING, decapo press,pb."Fifty Years of "Body and Soul", p 45-53. ISBN 0-306-80987-7
  6. ^ Irish Times: Bennett-Winehouse single for release. Thursday, August 4, 2011, accessed online August 5, 2011
  7. ^ Trust, Gary (September 21, 2011). "Tony Bennett Oldest Living Artist Ever On Hot 100". Chart Beat. Billboard.com. Retrieved April 10, 2012. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  8. ^ a b "Body and Soul - Single by Tony Bennett & Amy Winehouse". iTunes. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  9. ^ "Tony Bennett & Amy Winehouse – Body and Soul". ARIA Top 50 Singles.
  10. ^ "Tony Bennett & Amy Winehouse – Body and Soul" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40.
  11. ^ "Tony Bennett & Amy Winehouse – Body and Soul" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
  12. ^ "Tony Bennett & Amy Winehouse – Body and Soul" (in French). Ultratop 50.
  13. ^ "Tony Bennett & Amy Winehouse – Body and Soul" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
  14. ^ "Tony Bennett & Amy Winehouse – Body and Soul" (in French). Les classement single.
  15. ^ "Media Forest: Airplay chart". mediaforest.biz. 2011-09-24.
  16. ^ "Tony Bennett & Amy Winehouse – Body and Soul". Top Digital Download.
  17. ^ "Tony Bennett & Amy Winehouse – Body and Soul" Canciones Top 50.
  18. ^ "Tony Bennett & Amy Winehouse – Body and Soul". Swiss Singles Chart.
  19. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.

See also

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