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Reminder: Final George Klein show for Elvis' birthday week, today at 3 pm ET (noon PT).

Upcoming: Carly Simon next week (Jan. 11); Lorrie Morgan (Jan. 18); Herb Alpert & Lani Hall (Jan. 25).

I just love that Carly Simon played three different versions of Rodgers and Hart's "Bewitched, Bothered And Bewildered" back-to-back. The lyrics Ella sang are a kick.

Next week, from the Siriusly Sinatra web page:

Playing Favorites with Lorrie Morgan
Mon 1/18 6:00 pm ET

Lorrie was one of our very first guest hosts on Playing Favorites when we launched the show two years ago. Now, with a new CD in stores and a Broadway role on the way, Lorrie is back to play more Frank songs and a little of herself, too. She was one of the fortunate few to do a duet with Frank on record.

Rebroadcast: Thurs 1/21 9:00 am ET; Sat 1/23 3:00 pm ET

Show #86 — Lorrie Morgan: January 18–23, 2010

1. In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning - Capitol 1955: In The Wee Small Hours
2. (Theme From) New York, New York - Reprise 1979: Trilogy: The Present
3. Lorrie Morgan – Cry *
4. George Morgan – Across The Wide Missouri
5. High Hopes (with 'A Bunch of Kids') - Capitol 1959: All The Way
6. Dean Martin – You Belong To Me
7. Patti Page – The Tennessee Waltz
8. Come Fly With Me - Reprise 1965: A Man And His Music
9. Etta James – At Last
10. Johnny Mathis – Poinciana
11. Here's That Rainy Day - Live 1961: Sinatra: Vegas
12. Lorrie Morgan – Are You Lonesome Tonight? *
13. My Way - Reprise 1968: My Way

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CD: A Moment In Time (October 2009)

[Gregory]

Originally Posted by Bob

I just love that Carly Simon played three different versions of Rodgers and Hart's "Bewitched, Bothered And Bewildered" back-to-back. The lyrics Ella sang are a kick.

FS must have been one version, but who was the third? Did Carley ever record it? I've always thought she had beautiful voice.

It's in the song listing, Greg: Frank (Reprise version), Ella, and Carly; all different treatments.

This was also the first time I've heard Otis Redding on Siriusly Sinatra. Interesting juxtaposition with Frank's Columbia version of "Try A Little Tenderness."

[Gregory]

Thanks Bob.

Next week, from the Siriusly Sinatra web page:

Playing Favorites with Herb Alpert & Lani Hall
Mon 1/25 6:00 pm ET

We’re so pleased to welcome this delightful husband and wife duo to our studios. Their focus is on Frank’s elegant elocution as they choose some of his most definitive sides and treat us to music from their latest CD, Anything Goes. Herb and Lani have great taste and knowledge. (1 hr)

Rebroadcast: Thurs 1/28 9:00 am ET; Sat 1/30 3:00 pm ET

Show #87 — Herb Alpert & Lani Hall: January 25–30, 2010

1. Only The Lonely - Capitol 1958: Frank Sinatra Sings For Only The Lonely
2. Herb Alpert & Lani Hall – Fascinating Rhythm *
3. Ella Fitzgerald – How High The Moon?
4. Goodbye - Capitol 1958: Frank Sinatra Sings For Only The Lonely
5. Bobby Darin – That's All
6. Nancy Wilson & Cannonball Adderley – Happy Talk
7. Night And Day - Reprise 1961: Sinatra & Strings
8. Louis Prima & Keely Smith – That Old Black Magic
9. Herb Alpert & Lani Hall – That Old Black Magic *
10. On The Road To Mandalay - Capitol 1957: Come Fly With Me
11. Tony Bennett – Smile
12. Herb Alpert & Lani Hall – Anything Goes *
13. Willow Weep For Me - Capitol 1958: Frank Sinatra Sings For Only The Lonely
14. Stan Getz, Antonio Carlos Jobim, João & Astrud Gilberto – The Girl From Ipanema
15. Judy Garland – You Go To My Head
16. Angel Eyes - Capitol 1958: Frank Sinatra Sings For Only The Lonely

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Concord Jazz: Anything Goes (August 2009)

[Mark Blackburn]

I turned on Channel 75 this morning and immediately heard an unmistakable 'Tennessee twang' (I have friends there) in a lovely female voice saying:

"Lorrie Morgan here, 'playing favorites' on Siriusly Sinatra. One thing I loved about Frank -- listening to some of his 'live' performances -- he always gave credit to the writers and the arrangers. And this is a song I've heard him do . . . and a song I had the opportunity of recording, on my SECRET LOVE album . . . a great old Jimmy Van Heusen and Johnny Burke song, arranged by Gordon Jenkins. Here is Frank's "Here's That Rainy Day."

As I enjoyed that "live in Vegas" (with full stringed orchestra) rendition of my favorite Burke/Van Heusen tune, I recalled that one of my favorite duets is the one of Frank and Lorrie as they intertwined a made-for-each-other medley of "How Do You Keep the Music Playing?" and "My Funny Valentine."

Just checked the on-line Wiki(encyclo)pedia entry for Ms Morgan and sure enough -- born in Nashville! Another beautiful singer whose speaking voice is lovely too. Her bio describes a "turbulent" career, and I detected a a hint of 'hurt' blended with contentment when Lorrie Morgan introduced Frank's MY WAY:

"I think it's a song everybody wishes could be their (own) 'theme song' -- I know I do! I think a lot of times it HAS been my theme song . . . and to close today I want to hear Frank sing this one -- one of his 'signature' songs."

Just had to come here and say, "wonderful show by a terrific singer in her own right."

From a fan in the frozen North

Originally Posted by Mark Blackburn

Just checked the on-line Wiki(encyclo)pedia entry for Ms Morgan and sure enough -- born in Nashville!

Her father, George Morgan, was also a country music singer. She played one of his songs on the show.

Just a reminder to anyone who may have forgotten: Herb Alpert and Lani Hall on now. They just made my evening by playing Ella's "How High The Moon?" from the Berlin concert.

[Added:] And they just played a cut from another favorite album of mine: Nancy Wilson's LP with Cannonball Adderley. This show gets my vote!

Just announced for the next two weeks: Peter Graves (Feb. 1–6) and Neil Sedaka (Feb. 8–13). Details to follow...

Next week, from the Siriusly Sinatra web page:

Playing Favorites with Peter Graves
Mon 2/1 6:00 pm ET

This week, our special guest is Mr. Mission: Impossible himself. Peter started his career as a musician and has never stopped loving great songs and artists. He’ll pick his favorites by Frank and other artists, mostly from the Big Band era, on this intimate visit with the legendary TV and movie star. (1 hr)

Rebroadcast: Thurs 2/4 9:00 am ET; Sat 2/6 3:00 pm ET