Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Cole Porter

Cole Porter was born June 9, 1891.  Drawn towards musical theater at a young age, he defied the wishes of his grandfather to begin a profession in music. 

Unlike many of Broadway's composers, he was both a lyricist and songwriter.  By the 1930's, he was arguably Broadway's most prominent and influential comoposer.

Many of his timeless hit have been covered, imitated, remixed and accredited throughout the decades.  He was most renowned for songs like "Night and Day", "I Get A Kick Out Of You", and "I've Got You Under My Skin", and has composed songs for many films throughout the 30's and 40's. 

His songs feature a classically trained, big-band sound.  His lyrics are cleverly suggestive, with an intelligent rhyme scheme.
Posted by ThirtySeven at 5:33 PM
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22 comments:

  1. Jesse CrowsJune 15, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    such soothing music!

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  2. TIMMYTHEROBOTJune 15, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    real good tune - seems familiar to me, must have heard it somewhere before

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  3. ThirtySevenJune 15, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    I should also mention that this is a song from Fallout 3. The 2nd song from the Fallout video game series which I have posted. I can't help it - Fallout has an awesome soundtrack! It's also the second song I've posted to not have a video. =( Sooo, sorry about that.

    However, I think the song is good enough on it's own! Thanks for visiting!

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  4. LinksZeeJune 15, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    i like it! it's a bit different from the music people make these days which is why i think i like it.

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  5. Watchtower Corp.June 15, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    I love the mood of this song, and I think it would also fit in bioshock

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  6. JackJune 15, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    I can't stop hitting replay.

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  7. ruinzJune 16, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    sick beat bro
    How to Hack Life.

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  8. DouglasJune 16, 2011 at 1:51 AM

    Aw yeah, good ol' Cole!

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  9. WilliamJune 16, 2011 at 2:41 AM

    4th time playing straight, nom nom nom

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  10. mensJune 16, 2011 at 4:43 AM

    can listen this all day long!

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  11. ZedJune 16, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    gotta love the big-band sound

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  12. AJune 16, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    I grew up with his music almost constantly in my parent's cd player.

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  13. UnknownJune 16, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    I knew i recognized this song! Its on fallout! I can't remember if its number 2 or if its New Vegas but I definitely remember hearing it!

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  14. AlexisJune 16, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Very cool, I'm a big fan of Cole Porter.

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  15. VeronaJune 16, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    I have heard this before. Sick song!

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  16. AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    Second Cole Porter post I've seen today. Good think I like his music!

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  17. BobJune 17, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    Sounds great!

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  18. Liger_XT5June 17, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    I liked it! Keep it up!

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  19. JayPowerJune 18, 2011 at 4:29 AM

    Cole porter is a legend! ;D

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  20. chillmastorJune 18, 2011 at 4:58 AM

    that guy is awesome

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  21. shadowJune 23, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Yay this post was posted on my birthday XD

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  22. AnonymousJuly 8, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Heyyy, he has your same last name.. is that why you like him so much? =P

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