It Had to be You
By far, the most well-known of the Great American Songbook songs. This Gus Kahn song is a sing-along favorite. Performed at the John Glenn International Airport as part of the Melodies in Motion Series sponsored by the Greater Columbus Arts Council. May 2018.
Hit the Road Jack
Here's Ray Charles' classic hit from 1960. Always a favorite. Too bad you can't see the small child, just offscreen, dancin' in the street. He was pretty cute.
The Lady is a Tramp
This 1937 classic, written by Rodgers and Hart, is performed here at the Easton Farmers Market in August of 2017.
Orange Colored Sky
Classic Nat King Cole song from 1950 shows the lasting influence of WWII on popular culture with its wartime lingo. It's a great, up-beat, toe-tapper. Performed at Westgate Farmers Market. July 2016.
Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams
Ted Koehler and Harry Barris wrote this great song in 1931. It was a hit for Bing Crosby and others throughout the years. This song never gets old.
Honeysuckle Rose
A Fats Waller song from 1934. Performed at the John Glenn International Airport as part of the Melodies in Motion Series sponsored by the Greater Columbus Arts Council. May 2018.
Moonglow
A 1934 song by Irving Mills who's credited with discovering Duke Ellington and collaborated with Duke on many of his popular songs.