A Child Is Born
Tony Bennett, Bill Evans
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Now, out of the night Soft as the dawn Into the light This Child Innocent Child Soft as a fawn This Child is born One small heart One pair of eyes One work of art Here in my arms Here he lies Trusting and warm Blessed this morn A Child is born One small heart One pair of eyes One work of art Here in my arms Here he lies Trusting and warm Blessed this morn A Child is born
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Written by: THADDEUS JOSEPH JONES, ALEC WILDER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition"A Child Is Born" isn't primarily a Bill Evans and Tony Bennett creation. It was actually composed by Thad Jones, an American jazz musician. Bill Evans and Tony Bennett performed and recorded the song, adding their unique styles and interpretations to it.
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Album InclusionThe song is included in the album "Together Again", released in 1977. This album was the second and last album of collaborations between the iconic singer Tony Bennett and renowned jazz pianist Bill Evans.
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Grammy NominationThe album "Together Again" containing the song "A Child Is Born" received a Grammy nomination in 1977 in the category of Best Jazz Performance by a Duo.
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Jazz Standard"A Child Is Born" isn’t exclusive to Bill Evans and Tony Bennett as it is actually a widely recognized jazz standard. It has been performed and recorded by a multitude of acclaimed musicians over the years.
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SoloIn their version of the song, Bill Evans has a series of beautiful and expressive piano solos that perfectly complements Tony Bennett's heartfelt vocals.
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LyricistAlthough the song is instrumental in its original form by Thad Jones, lyrics were added by Alec Wilder giving the song an emotional depth when it was sung by Tony Bennett.
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CollaborationThe recording of "A Child Is Born" showcases the deep mutual respect and musical chemistry between Tony Bennett and Bill Evans, which are clearly evident in their two collaborative albums.
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Double ReleasesThe song "A Child Is Born" was first released on their album "Together Again", but it also appears on their compilation album called "The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album", which was released by Fantasy in 2009.
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Live PerformanceThe song was often performed live during Tony Bennett and Bill Evans' concerts and it was always met with critical acclaim and audience appreciation due to their emotive delivery.
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Artistic StylesIn this song, Bill Evans' intricate, classical-influenced jazz piano style coupled with Tony Bennett's smooth, classic pop and show tunes crooning style creates a unique and timeless sound.
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