That Old Feeling

Louis Armstrong, Oscar Peterson

About That Old Feeling

"That Old Feeling" is a popular song about nostalgia written by Sammy Fain, with lyrics by Lew Brown. It was published in 1937. The song first appeared in the movie Walter Wanger's Vogues of 1938, actually released in 1937. Sung there by Virginia Verrill, it was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1937 but lost out to "Sweet Leilani". The song was immediately a hit in a version recorded by Shep Fields and His Rippling Rhythm Orchestra, considered to have spent fourteen weeks on the charts in 1937, four at #1. (The charts did not actually exist in those days, but reconstructions of what they would have been give those statistics.) A version was also recorded by Jan Garber, which charted at #10.) In 1952, it was included in the Susan Hayward movie, With a Song in My Heart where Jane Froman sang it in a dubbing for Hayward. Patti Page, as well as Frankie Laine and Buck Clayton, had hit versions of the song in 1955. Frank Sinatra had a hit with the song in 1960 form the album Nice 'n' Easy. 


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2012
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Last night I started out happy
Last night my heart was so gay
Last night I found myself dancing
In my favorite cabaret
You were completely forgotten
Just an affair of the past
Then suddenly something happened to me
And I found my heart beating, oh, so fast
 
I saw you last night and got that old feeling
When you came in sight I got that old feeling
The moment that you danced by I felt a thrill
And when you caught my eye my heart stood still
Once again I seemed to feel that old yearning
And I knew the spark of love was still burning
There'll be no new romance for me, it's foolish to start
For that old feeling, is still in my heart
 
I saw you last night and got that old feeling
When you came in sight I got that old feeling
The moment that you danced by I felt a thrill
And when you caught my eye my heart stood still
Once again I seemed to feel that old yearning
And I knew the spark of love was still burning
There'll be no new romance for me, it's foolish to start
For that old feeling, is still in my heart

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Oscar Peterson

Oscar Emmanuel Peterson, CC, CQ, OOnt (August 15, 1925 – December 23, 2007), was a Canadian jazz pianist and composer. He was called the "Maharaja of the keyboard" by Duke Ellington, "O.P." by his friends. He released over 200 recordings, won eight Grammy Awards, and received other numerous awards and honours over the course of his career. He is considered to have been one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time, having played thousands of live concerts to audiences worldwide in a career lasting more than 60 years. more »

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Written by: PD TRADITIONAL, SANFORD SCHMIDT

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12 facts about this song

Artist History
"That Old Feeling" is a famous song that has been recorded by an array of renowned musicians, including Buck Clayton, Frank Sinatra, Jane Froman, Louis Armstrong, Oscar Peterson, Sammy Fain, and Shep Fields.
Song Origins
The song was written by Sammy Fain, with lyrics by Lew Brown, and was first published in 1937.
Movie Debut
The song was initially introduced in the movie "Walter Wanger's Vogues of 1938" by the singer Shep Fields.
Award Nomination
"That Old Feeling" was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1937 but did not win.
Frank Sinatra Version
Frank Sinatra recorded his version of "That Old Feeling" in 1956 for his album "Songs for Swingin' Lovers".
Louis Armstrong Version
Louis Armstrong recorded his interpretation on his 1956 album 'Satchmo Serenades" which was well received.
Oscar Peterson Version
Renowned jazz pianist Oscar Peterson also had an instrumental version of this song in his 1959 album "A Jazz Portrait of Frank Sinatra".
Buck Clayton Version
Buck Clayton, a significant figure in the Count Basie Orchestra, recorded his own version of the song.
Jane Froman Version
Jane Froman, the famous American singer and actress, also included this song in her musical library.
Timeless Classic
Given that it's been covered by so many influential artists, "That Old Feeling" is considered a timeless classic in both the jazz and pop music genres.
Versatility
The varied interpretations of "That Old Feeling" highlight the versatility and adaptability of the song, with artists across different eras, genres, and styles making it their own.
Emotional Impact
Despite its age, "That Old Feeling" continues to touch listeners with its melancholy yet hopeful lyrics about the power of love and memories to linger.

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