"It Might as Well Be Spring"

I've Heard That Song Before

English - June 15, 2017 20:13 - 37 minutes - ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
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Joe Hunter and his guest, Les Roberts, listen with you to 4 renditions of “It Might as Well Be Spring” by Astrud Gilberto, Sandy Stewart, Stephane Grappelli, & Ella Fitzgerald. Joe and Les discuss the conflicting tones of cheerfulness and melancholy. You’ll also enjoy this week's bonus tune by Nancy Wilson (accompanied by Cannonball Adderley!), a piece taken from South Pacific.