Friday, May 18, 2012

Hoagy Carmichael

James asks…Who first recorded the song "The Nearness of You"?This song is recently sung by Norah Jones, and also Rod Stewart. I know it was composed by Hoagy Carmichael in 1938, and has been sung by many, such as Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Glenn Miller. But I want to know who first recorded it and when.

Thanks.Anne answers:The song was featured in the (musical) movie Romance in the DarkNancy asks…Heart and Soul. Free sheet music?I'm trying to look for a free version of the original sheet music by Hoagy Carmichael and i can't seem to find it anywhere.Anne

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