It’s funny but whenever I hear Moondance on the radio, I start singing it ala
Sinatra.
Scott
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Thanks Ed. I guess nobody else has recorded "Nobody Has A Better Dream Than
Me"? Google just gives a bio of Tom that mentions the unreleased Sinatra record.
Have you seen "Belfast ?" Van Morrison music is the dominant sound throughout.
Yes I thought it was a very good movie, and a couple of Sinatra references if
my memory serves (the kid mentioning wanting to see "Robin and the 7 Hoods",
and a copy of "Come Fly With Me" next to a record player)
Richard
And when the kid mentions "Robin & 7 Hoods," he is told it is a
musical. Doesn't buy it.
But they skip it. Outstanding film. A frontrunner to win best picture with
"Power Of The Dog" right
there, too. "Drive My Car" is the dark horse. We shall see.
Ed
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Was just listening to Leo Green guest hosting The Clare Teal Show (Jazz FM,
February 13th)
Of Van Morrison's "Moondance", he claims "I'm even reliably informed that Frank
Sinatra made a recording of this song, which featured Harry Edison on trumpet,
but unfortunately his version has never been released".
Has anyone ever heard of this?
Richard
I have all of the Reprise work sheets, catalog with master
numbers, full page of unissued recordings.
There is nothing. I interviewed quite a few musicians who worked many Reprise
sessions. Never a mention.
But anything is possible. Frank did record Tom Shapiro's "Nobody Has A Better
Dream Than Me." Song was
intended for "Trilogy." Frank did 19 takes. Bob Gaudio is a close friend of
Tom's. He had me contact him. Tom
gave me a detailed description of what transpired. And there are other sub rosa
efforts.
Have you seen "Belfast ?" Van Morrison music is the dominant
sound throughout.
Ed
