I kinda had a feeling it'd be that one. 
 

 

Kinda surprised there are DALDOM and STWOM stans here but I love it. Maybe things will finally go right today. 
 

Impeccable song. Bit too subtle to penetrate the all-Nina upper echelon of the results I suppose but a gem nonetheless.

 

And speaking of being a fake jazz fan, this shall remain my most played "version" of the song

 

 

Just now, Truth Teller said:

 

And speaking of being a fake jazz fan, this shall remain my most played "version" of the song

 

 

Lowkey their best song

 

#27. "Our Love is Here to Stay"

"In time the Rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble

They're only made of clay…"

Average: 7.834242424

Highest score: 10 (@Atlantis, @Devin, @makeawish, @Meloetta Carey, @Reverie)

Lowest score: 2 (@John Slayne)

 

George and Ira Gershwin's "Our Love is Here to Stay" was first written for the 1938 movie The Goldwyn Follies. Much to their disappointment, very little of the song ended up making it into the film, with Ira lamenting that the inclusion of just one refrain of it created the feeling "that it meant little in The Goldwyn Follies." Nevertheless, it endured and became a popular standard, recorded by a number of jazz's most important figures. A romantic little number about love enduring everything, it would be a song Dinah would visit multiple times throughout her career: first for her album After Hours with Miss "D" in 1954; two years later for the In the Land of Hi-Fi album; and then finally as a standalone single release in 1961.

 

What the GP had to say:

 

@John Slayne

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This is getting too much into the corny territory, and Dinah's voice is not pleasant enough to make up for it (compared to some of the other jazz ladies)

 

@Achilles.

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This song was the final composition by George Gershwin prior to his death, and I think it's safe to say that he went out on a high note. I really enjoy this one. The line "The Rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble" always stands out to me any time I have one of my jazz playlists on and I was glad when I realized this is actually in the rate because I'd probably have given it in an honorable mention if it weren't. Julie's got a quite nice take of this, and Ella has got both a solo rendition and a duet with Louis Armstrong that I quite enjoy, but Dinah's recording is just superior. This song was featured in the Best Picture winning musical An American in Paris, which I probably ought to rewatch because it's been seven years and I don't recall this being featured.

 

5 minutes ago, conatus said:

the 1932 musical Gay Divorce

They had that back then?

 

Just now, Eeveelution said:

Lowkey their best song

Tied with their other Ladies of Jazz-themed bop

 

 

4 minutes ago, conatus said:

"Our Love is Here to Stay"

 

4 minutes ago, conatus said:

#27.

I guess not...

4 minutes ago, conatus said:

 

#27. "Our Love is Here to Stay"

 

#26. "Johnny Guitar"

"Maybe you're cold but you're so warm inside…"

Average: 7.853636364

Highest score: 10 (@conatus, @mellenthin, @Penk, @StonedSoulPicnic, @superben, @Truth Teller)

Lowest score: 1.5 (@Meloetta Carey)

 

With lyrics by Peggy and music by Victor Young, "Johnny Guitar" was the title track of the 1954 Joan Crawford film of the same name. Lyrically telling of her unwavering devotion to her guitar-playing man, even if he may be cruel and cold sometimes, it's a fascinating song. While we think mainly of brassiness, playfulness, and bombastic production when we think of Peggy Lee, "Johnny Guitar" sticks out for its sparse eeriness. Peggy softly cries out over the low-key, haunting instrumentation and, in the process, really demonstrates her versatility.

 

What the GP had to say:

 

@Vixen Eyes

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it sounds like an almost James Bond song. it just needs a more grand orchestra and slightly more vocal highs.

 

@John Slayne

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I like that this is different from most songs here.

 

@Achilles.

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This is so melodramatic in the best way.

 

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Dinah's voice is not pleasant enough

Her only truly great song in the running

 

Honestly too low.

Just now, conatus said:

 

#26. "Johnny Guitar"

 

 

NOOOOOOOOOOOOO

I don't know what's worse: the elimination or the fact that Fever will be her highest entry. Uuuuugh

Obviously, for those keeping score, that means Peggy is now done to the one song - "Fever"

2 minutes ago, Truth Teller said:

another win for ODWHs 

 

 

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and slightly more vocal highs.

The talentless girls just can't catch a break in here

Nina still 8/8... oh wow 

 

#25. "The Masquerade is Over"

"I guess I'll have to play Pagliacci and get myself a clown's disguise

And then I'll learn to laugh like Pagliacci with tears in my eyes…"

Average: 7.883030303

Highest score: 10 ( @conatus, @Curaga, @Eeveelution, @Graves, @Luigi, @MP2K, @roso, @StonedSoulPicnic)

Lowest score: 2 (@John Slayne)

 

First published in 1938 with lyrics by Herb Magidson and music by Allie Wruble, "The Masquerade is Over" (or "(I'm Afraid) The Masquerade is Over") quickly became a popular standard. Nancy's version, taken from her 1962 collaborative album with Cannonball Adderley, instantly conjures up images of a classy and tasteful cocktail party: the lights are low, the music is soft, and the hostess glides around the guests in much the same way that Nancy glides over this instrumentation before the song culminates in one last burst of desperation and passion. In his review for AllMusic, David Nathan said of the album that "given the play list and the outstanding artists performing it, why any serious jazz collection would be without this classic album is difficult to comprehend." And he's so right, as Nancy and Adderley craft something truly wonderful together here.

 

What the GP had to say:

 

@Meloetta Carey

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the way i jumped when she started belting at the end

 

@John Slayne

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This was putting me to sleep (derogatory)

 

@Achilles.

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This is kinda like Take A Bow's great great grandma. I really love the way she sings the word"masquerade." And she serves some vocals there are that end.

 

3 minutes ago, conatus said:

Obviously, for those keeping score, that means Peggy is now done to the one song - "Fever"

Omg is she the girl to be fully eliminated before Nina loses her first song?

 

Julie we did it

Peggy, Sarah, Julie all down to one song.  Are multiple queens fully missing the top 20?

 

Okay, but this is the 4th best song in the entire rate... 

Speaking of Sarah, I really can't believe we're heading into an April In Paris-less top 20

 

Repugnant

not me being the biggest hater this round 

The next elimination got multiple 11s.

Too many tags already.

 

Just now, conatus said:

The next elimination got multiple 11s.

So not Julie

 

Julie we did it