The Old Master Painter
Paula Kelly, The Modernaires, Frank Sinatra
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The old master painter from the faraway hills Painted the violets and the daffodils He put the purple in the twilight haze Then did a rainbow for the rainy days Dreamed up the murals on the blue summer skies Painted the devil in my darling's eyes Captured the dreamer with a thousand thrills The old master painter from the faraway hills Then came his masterpiece and when he was through He smiled down from heaven and he gave me you What a beautiful job on that wonderful day The old master painter from the hills faraway The old master painter from the faraway hills Painted the violets and the daffodils He put the purple in the twilight haze Then did a rainbow for the rainy days Dreamed up the murals on the blue summer skies Painted the devil in my darling's eyes Captured the dreamer with a thousand thrills The old master painter from the faraway hills Then came his masterpiece and when he was through He smiled down from heaven and he gave me you What a beautiful job on that wonderful day The old master painter from the hills faraway Faraway, faraway
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Written by: Beasley Smith, Haven Gillespie
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13 facts about this song
Multiple Covers"The Old Master Painter" has been covered by various artists across different genres of music, including pop, jazz, and country, including artists like Frank Sinatra, Jackie Paris, Mel Tormé, Peggy Lee, Phil Harris, Richard Hayes, and The Beach Boys.
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Historical ContextThe song was composed in 1949, a period marked by the growing popularity of jazz, big band, and swing genres in music.
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Notable PopularityThe song reached great popularity, especially among jazz enthusiasts, during its release. Charting under multiple versions, the song became a popular standard in the American music industry.
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Collaborative EffortIt was written by Haven Gillespie and Beasley Smith, two renowned songwriters of their time, and was originally recorded by Snooky Lanson.
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Varied StylesEach artist brought their own stylistic interpretation to the song. For instance, Frank Sinatra brought his classic crooner style, Mel Tormé added a touch of vocal jazz, and The Beach Boys gave it their unique surf rock treatment.
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Sinatra's InfluenceFrank Sinatra's version of the song played a significant role in cementing his image as a leading romantic crooner of the era.
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Mel Tormé's InterpretationMel Tormé's cover is notable for his unique scat singing and jazz vocal styling.
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The Beach Boys' VersionThe Beach Boys notably included the song in their 1964 Christmas Album.
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Peggy Lee's RenditionPeggy Lee, a popular jazz vocalist of the time, added a feminine touch to the song with her smooth vocal stylings, making her version one of the most popular covers of the song.
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Phil Harris BackstoryPhil Harris was a prominent voice actor known for his work in Disney films, making his crooning rendition of "The Old Master Painter" a memorable entry in his musical catalog.
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Richard Hayes' CoverRichard Hayes, a popular radio and television personality, covered the song in his early years, furthering his reputation in the music industry.
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Jackie Paris VersionJackie Paris, an acclaimed jazz vocalist, added a distinctive touch to the song with his unique vocal phrasing and expression.
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UniquenessDespite being covered so many times by a variety of artists, each version of "The Old Master Painter" maintains a distinct character and style, attesting to the song's versatility and universal appeal.
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