Swingin’ on the Moon

~ Release by Mel Tormé (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Annotation

Track 2 is credited as Swinging on the Moon instead of "Swingin'" on the package. It's credited correctly on the CD label.
On track 10, Back in Your Own Backyard, the composer is credited as "Dave Dreger". His last name is really "Dreyer".
The last page of the booklet is blank.

Annotation last modified on 2021-11-12 04:29 UTC.

Tracklist

▼ CD 1
#TitleRatingLength
1Because of You
lead vocals:
Mel Tormé (“The Velvet Fog”)
orchestra:
Harry Sosnik Orchestra
recording of:
Because of You
writer:
Arthur Hammerstein and Dudley Wilkinson
publisher:
Julian Stearns Arena Music, Inc
2:41
2Swinging on the Moon
lead vocals:
Mel Tormé (“The Velvet Fog”)
orchestra:
Donn Trenner Orchestra
recording of:
Swingin’ on the Moon
lyricist and composer:
Mel Tormé (“The Velvet Fog”)
publisher:
Paladin Music Corp.
2:21
3Blues in the Night
lead vocals:
Mel Tormé (“The Velvet Fog”)
performer:
Dave Barbour Four
recording of:
Blues in the Night (My Mama Done Tol’ Me)
lyricist:
Johnny Mercer (in 1941)
composer:
Harold Arlen (in 1941)
publisher:
Warner Bros., Inc. (not for release label use!) and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
part of:
The 14th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2)
3:38
4You Oughta Be in Pictures
lead vocals:
Mel Tormé (“The Velvet Fog”)
orchestra:
Buzz Adlam Orchestra
recording of:
You Oughta Be in Pictures
lyricist:
Edward Heyman
composer:
Dana Suesse
publisher:
Quartet Music and Range Road Music
1:53
5I’m Gonna Miss You
lead vocals:
Mel Tormé (“The Velvet Fog”)
orchestra:
Donn Trenner Orchestra
recording of:
I'm Gonna Miss You
lyricist and composer:
Mel Tormé (“The Velvet Fog”)
publisher:
Paladin Music Corp.
2:53
6Love Me or Leave Me
lead vocals:
Mel Tormé (“The Velvet Fog”)
performer:
Dave Barbour Four
recording of:
Love Me or Leave Me
lyricist:
Gus Kahn
composer:
Walter Donaldson
publisher:
EMI Music (do not use as release label! this is a music publisher), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Keith Prowse Music Publishing Co. Ltd., Keith Prowse Music Publishing Ltd., WB Music Corp. (1929–2019), Donaldson Publishing Co. (in 1928, in 1955) and Gilbert Keyes Music Company (in 1928, in 1955)
1:46
7I Hadn’t Anyone Till You
lead vocals:
Mel Tormé (“The Velvet Fog”)
orchestra:
Buzz Adlam Orchestra
recording of:
I Hadn’t Anyone Till You
lyricist and composer:
Ray Noble
publisher:
Bourne Co. (not for release label use, this is a music publisher)
2:03
8Something’s Gotta Give
lead vocals:
Mel Tormé (“The Velvet Fog”)
orchestra:
Harry Sosnik Orchestra
recording of:
Something’s Gotta Give (from “Daddy Long Legs”)
lyricist and composer:
Johnny Mercer (in 1954)
publisher:
WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
part of:
The 28th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2)
2:23
9County Fair
lead vocals:
Mel Tormé (“The Velvet Fog”)
performer:
Page Cavanaugh Trio
recording of:
County Fair
writer:
Mel Tormé (“The Velvet Fog”) and Robert Wells (songwriter)
publisher:
Edwin H. Morris and Wells Music Inc.
5:12
10Back in Your Own Backyard
lead vocals:
Mel Tormé (“The Velvet Fog”)
orchestra:
Dean Elliott Orchestra
recording of:
Back in Your Own Back Yard
additional lyricist:
Al Jolson
lyricist:
Billy Rose (lyricist and Broadway producer)
composer:
Dave Dreyer
publisher:
Bourne Co. (not for release label use, this is a music publisher)
2:31
11Don’t Let That Moon Get Away
lead vocals:
Mel Tormé (“The Velvet Fog”)
orchestra:
Donn Trenner Orchestra
recording of:
Don't Let That Moon Get Away
lyricist:
Johnny Burke (American lyricist, 1908-1964)
composer:
Jimmy Monaco
publisher:
Famous Music Corp. (renamed since 2007‐05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody)
2:33
12Don’t Take Your Love From Me
lead vocals:
Mel Tormé (“The Velvet Fog”)
performer:
Dave Barbour Four
recording of:
Don’t Take Your Love From Me
lyricist and composer:
Henry Nemo
publisher:
Indano Music Co.
1:54

Credits

Release

manufactured in:U.S.A.
photography:Michael Ochs Archives Ltd.
liner notes:Fred Hyatt (KPFK-FM Los Angeles)
miscellaneous support:Wayne Knight (jazz collector and producer, often credited for providing archive photography) (task: liner notes prepared for release by)
artwork:Harriet Breitborde (designer based in Glendale, California) (task: cover)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:Delta Music Inc. (US subsidary of Delta Music GmbH) (in 1993)
licensed from:Starline Productions (Glendale, California based)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/11393314 [info]
Allmusic:https://www.allmusic.com/album/release/mr0002377242 [info]