Under a Blanket of Blue
Casa Loma Orchestra, Glen Gray
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Under a blanket of blue, Just you and I beneath the stars. Wrapped in the arms of sweet romance, The night is ours. Under a blanket of blue, Let me be thrilled by all your charms, Darling, I know my heart will dance, Within your arms; A summer nights magic, Enthralling me so. The night would be tragic, If you weren't here to share it, my dear Covered with heaven above, Let's dream a dream of love for two, Wrapped in the arms of sweet romance, Under a blanket of blue.
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Written by: AL J. NEIBURG, JERRY LIVINGSTON, MARTY SYMES
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20 facts about this song
Release Information"Under a Blanket of Blue" is a song performed by American singer Frank Sinatra. It was released in 1957 as part of his album "A Swingin' Affair!".
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Collaboration DetailsThe song is a collaboration between Sinatra and renowned jazz musician Glen Gray. Sinatra's smooth vocals paired with Gray's orchestral arrangement create a distinctive sound.
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Song CompositionThe song was written by Jerry Livingston, Al J. Neiburg, and Marty Symes. This trio of composers is famous for their work during the early to mid-20th century.
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Album Success"Under a Blanket of Blue" is part of Sinatra's thirteenth studio album, which reached number 2 on Pop Album Chart in Billboard.
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GenreThe song falls under the big band and traditional pop genre which was typical of Sinatra's style and era.
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Romantic ThemeThe song is a romantic serenade, with lyrics depicting a love story under a scenic, starlit sky.
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Notable PerformancesSinatra's rendition of "Under A Blanket Of Blue" is one of the most popular interpretations of this song. It remains a classic in his repertoire.
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Cover VersionsBesides Sinatra and Gray, other notable artists have covered "Under a Blanket of Blue," including Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong.
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Audio techniqueThe quality of Sinatra's voice was achieved by close-miking his vocals, meaning the microphone was positioned very close to his mouth. This technique gives the entendre a feeling of intimacy that fits well with the poem's mood.
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LegacySinatra's interpretation and the subtle, nuanced grasp of the song's delicate lyrical content have helped cement "Under a Blanket of Blue" as a classic in American music.
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Composition"Under a Blanket of Blue" was originally composed by Jerry Livingston, Al J. Neiburg, and Marty Symes in 1933, long before Frank Sinatra and Glen Gray presented their interpretations.
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PerformancesThis song has been performed by a number of leading musicians and artists of the time including, but not limited to, Frank Sinatra, the Dorsey Brothers' Orchestra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Louis Armstrong.
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RecordingsFrank Sinatra's version of "Under a Blanket of Blue" was included in his album "Close to You" (1957), while Glen Gray recorded this song with his Casa Loma Orchestra.
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GenreThe song is categorized under the genres of Traditional Pop or Jazz Standards, which were profoundly mainstream music during the early to mid-twentieth century.
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EraBoth Frank Sinatra and Glen Gray were significant figures in the Swing Era of jazz and popular music, which was roughly between the 1930s and late 1940s.
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StyleFrank Sinatra's rendition of "Under a Blanket of Blue" indicates his signature vocal phrasing and emotive melodic style, while Glen Gray's reflects the complex arrangements typical of big band jazz.
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Album Release“Under a Blanket of Blue” appears as the first track of Side B in Frank Sinatra's twelfth studio album "Close To You" which was released under the Capitol label.
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PopularityWhile the song wasn’t among the most popular or commercially successful of their respective discographies, it nonetheless remains a beloved classic among fans of traditional pop and jazz.
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Frank Sinatra's CareerSinatra's recording of "Under a Blanket of Blue" was done during what many consider his peak years, or the "Capitol Years", when he recorded some of his most critically acclaimed albums.
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Glen Gray's CareerGray, on the other hand, was known mainly as a band leader, not a vocalist. His Casa Loma Orchestra was one of the most popular dance bands during the Swing Era, and their version of the song includes the band's trademark precision and tight arrangement.
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