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Sophisticated Lady

PostPosted: 14 Aug 2022 13:44
by KenH
Written as an instrumental piece in 1932, there's something hauntingly beautiful about Duke Ellington's 'Sophisticated Lady'.
The lyrics were added later by Mitchell Parish, and it's these words that the video is based on. Briefly ..

    They say into your early life romance came
    And in this heart of yours burned a flame ...

    I see you now ...
    Smoking, drinking, never thinking of tomorrow, nonchalant
    Diamonds shining, dancing, dining with some man in a restaurant
    Is that all you really want?

    I know, you miss the love you lost long ago
    And when nobody is nigh you cry ...
    Sophisticated lady
Played on my Yamaha Clavinova CVP-809.



KenH

Re: Sophisticated Lady

PostPosted: 14 Aug 2022 18:52
by Hugh-AR
Ken,

That was just gorgeous! Very laid back, and such a relaxing STYLE. Beautifully played!

Hugh

Re: Sophisticated Lady

PostPosted: 15 Aug 2022 21:56
by torben
Hi Ken

Great job. Really nice relaxed playing.

Torben

Re: Sophisticated Lady

PostPosted: 16 Aug 2022 11:31
by dentyr
Really nice listen, enjoyed the restful sounds. Thanks for posting. Regards, Den.