Moanin' Low
Moanin' Low is a popular torch song. The music was written by Ralph Rainger; the lyrics by Howard Dietz. The song was published in 1929 and was introduced that same year in the musical revue The Little Show by Libby Holman becoming a hit[1] and Holman's signature song. A recording by The Charleston Chasers (vocal by Eva Taylor) was also popular in 1929.[2]
Since its publication, the song has become a popular jazz standard.
Selected recordings
- Annette Hanshaw - recorded on August 29, 1929 for Okeh Records (catalog No. 41292).[3]
- Billie Holiday recorded her version of the song on March 31, 1937 with Teddy Wilson and His Orchestra for Brunswick Records (catalog No. 7877).[4]
- Lena Horne - recorded on December 17, 1941 for Victor Records (catalog No. 27817A).[5]
- Harry James recorded a version in 1951 (released in 1952) on Columbia 39678.[6]
- Ella Fitzgerald - recorded on December 31, 1953 for Decca Records (catalog No 29475).[7]
- Dinah Shore - included in the album Bouquet of Blues (1956).[8]
- Johnny Mathis - for his album The Rhythms and Ballads of Broadway (1960)
- Barbra Streisand recorded her version of the song in 1975 in her album Lazy Afternoon, arranged and conducted by Rupert Holmes.
Film appearances
- In the Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall film, Key Largo, Claire Trevor gave a memorable rendition of the song in a role that won her the 1948 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
- Annette Hanshaw's 1929 version was used in the animated film Sita Sings the Blues.
References
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (1986). Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890-1954. Wisconsin, USA: Record Research Inc. p. 216. ISBN 0-89820-083-0.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (1986). Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890-1954. Wisconsin, USA: Record Research Inc. p. 81. ISBN 0-89820-083-0.
- ^ "The Online Discographical Project". 78discography.com. Retrieved September 23, 2018.
- ^ "The Online Discographical Project". 78discography.com. Retrieved September 23, 2018.
- ^ "The Online Discographical Project". 78discography.com. Retrieved September 23, 2018.
- ^ "The Online Discographical Project". 78discography.com. Retrieved September 23, 2018.
- ^ "The Online Discographical Project". 78discography.com. Retrieved September 23, 2018.
- ^ "Discogs.com". Discogs.com. Retrieved September 23, 2018.