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.

22 comments:

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

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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. I love the mood of this song, and I think it would also fit in bioshock

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  5. I can't stop hitting replay.

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  6. 4th time playing straight, nom nom nom

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  7. can listen this all day long!

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  8. gotta love the big-band sound

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

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

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  12. I have heard this before. Sick song!

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

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  14. Yay this post was posted on my birthday XD

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

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