These Foolish Things By Mel Torme
Mel Tormé was an American musician and singer best known for his classic jazz vocals. He was also a jazz composer and arranger, a drummer, an actor in radio, film, and television, and the author of five books. He was considered one of the masters of "scat" singing...reflected on almost all his albums. He co-wrote the classic holiday song "The Christmas Song" ("Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire") with Bob Wells. In 1944 he formed the vocal quintet "Mel Tormé and His Mel-Tones", modeled on Frank Sinatra and The Pied Pipers. His appearance in the 1947 film musical "Good News" made him a teen idol for several years. His 1949 composition "California Suite" became Capitol Records' first 12-inch LP album. His recording of "Careless Hands" was his only #1 hit, although "Again" and "Blue Moon" became his signature tunes. His singing at New York's Copacabana led a local disc jockey to give him the nickname "The Velvet Fog". His last hit was the 1962 R&B song "Comin' Home, Baby" which reached #36 on the pop chart. In February 1999, Tormé was awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
This selection first appeared in his album "Mel Tormé Meets The British" released in 1957. Recorded live, this rendition was included in his CD "Sing, Sing, Sing" released in 1992.