Summertime - The Song

[Kaat72]

Summertime - The Song. This song by Gershwin has been performed by so many, starting in 1935. There are over 25,000 versions. Some incredibly good, some could better be forgotten for ever. I am trying to collect the best ones on 45 RPM vinyl for the jukebox, so bring it on! Show me your best. What version (with link pls) should be remembered?

 

[lunatic59]

Well, here's one that should be forgotten.

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[SiempreTuna]

Tough call!

Such a great song, there are too many great versions.

There's part of really nice Ella Fizgerald version here

 

[Kaat72]

Well, here's one that should be forgotten.

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Awh... it's cute!
And how about this one from The Doors?
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And Tuna: one of the best I've heard so far!

 

[SiempreTuna]

LOL - the Doors one is basically them playing the exact same backing from all their tracks but overlaying different lyrics!

 

[Davdi]

Nina Simone's or Janis Joplin's versions, both on youtube

 

[huh]

Billie Holiday is my favorite version

but I like Al green's version ...too

 

[breadnatty08]

Sublime's is classic, but it's a generational thing.

 

[Kaat72]

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[general eclect]

Aaron Neville Summer time - YouTube