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"Moon Song (That Wasn't Meant for Me)" is a popular song and jazz standard with music by Arthur Johnston and lyrics by Sam Coslow that was published in 1932. The song was introduced by Kate Smith in the Paramount movie Hello, Everybody! Popular versions in 1933 were by Wayne King, Jack Denny (vocal by Paul Small) and by Art Kassel. The song has since been recorded by many other singers, including Doris Day on her album Day by Night, Louis Armstrong and Oscar Peterson on their 1957 album Louis Armstrong Meets Oscar Peterson, Sue Raney on her 1958 album When Your Lover Has Gone, Mel Torme for his album Swingin' on the Moon (1960), Frank Sinatra on his album Moonlight Sinatra (1965), Jo Stafford on her album This Is Jo Stafford (1965) and Dan Barrett and his Extra-Celestials with special guest Rebecca Kilgore on the album Moon Song (1998).  


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Doris Day

Doris Day (born Doris Mary Ann Kappelhoff, April 3, 1922) is an American actress, singer, and animal rights activist, who began her career as a big band singer in 1939, but only began to be noticed after her first hit recording, "Sentimental Journey", in 1945. After leaving the Les Brown & His Band of Renown to try a solo career, she started her long-lasting partnership with Columbia Records, which would remain her only recording label. The contract lasted from 1947 to 1967, and included more than 650 recordings, making Day one of the most popular and acclaimed singers of the 20th century. In 1948, after being persuaded by Sammy Cahn, Jule Styne and her agent at the time, Al Levy, she auditioned for Michael Curtiz, which led to her being cast in the femal… more »

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Doris Day
"Moon Song" is the first track of the "Day by Night" album, setting a dreamy mood and showcasing Doris Day's soothing and emotive vocal range.
Louis Armstrong
In Armstrong's version of "Moon Song", his signature trumpet play complements his unique vocal style, thereby bringing a different feel to the song.
Oscar Peterson
Peterson’s rendition can be found in his 1959 album, “Oscar Peterson Plays The Harold Arlen Songbook”. Throughout the song, Oscar Peterson's skillful touch on the piano brings a soulful and melancholic feel to the piece.
Song Composition
"Moon Song" was not originally composed by any of the mentioned artists. It was written by Arthur Johnston and Sam Coslow for the 1932 movie “The Big Broadcast,” which was one of Paramount's all-star revue films. The song is considered a jazz standard and has been covered by numerous artists over the years.
Song Theme
The song brings up the theme of romance under the moonlight, which is a recurrent theme in many classic songs. It showcases the moon's symbolic and poetic representation of love and longing.
Song Style
Even though "Moon Song" has been performed by multiple artists each with their own style, it is widely recognized as a ballad. Characterized by its slow tempo and emotional delivery, the song highlights the artist's vocal prowess.

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