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133 - Rhapsody for Piano and Orchestra (1953)

alec wilder — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 07:06:17 GMT

Music by Alec Wilder From LP Presenting Robert Farnon (London LL 812); Denny Vaughan, piano, with Robert Farnon and his orchestra Recorded January 27, 1950 aka From Dawn to Dusk

132 - Wish Me Well (1965)

alec wilder — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:19:27 GMT

Words by William Engvick, Music by Alec Wilder Written in 1952 From LP Morgana King Winter of My Discontent (Ascot AM 13014) (see wilderworld 11) Clipping from Down Beat Magazine August 13, 1947 HAPPY BIRTHDAY BILL ENGVICK!! Well and writing at age 94

131 - Horns O' Plenty (1952)

alec wilder — Tue, 06 May 2008 07:00:53 GMT

Fourth of four movements see wilderworld 14

130 - Hansel and Gretel (1958)

alec wilder — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:12:01 GMT

The second of two live NBC television productions to feature music by Alec Wilder aired on Sunday April 27, 1958 (see wilderworld 111) Words by William Engvick The Hansel and Gretel Song (Much Too Happy Dancing), Market Today, Men Run the World, Evening Song (Soft Through the Woodland), Morning Song, Eenie Meenie Miney Moe, What are Little Girls Made Of?, Finale From LP Hansel and Gretel (MGM E3690). Performed by Red Buttons, Barbara Cook, Rudy Vallee, Stubby Kaye and Paula Lawrence

129 - In the Spring of the Year (1951)

alec wilder — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:13:41 GMT

Words by Lee Kuhn, Music by Alec Wilder Written in 1947 Sung by Lee Kuhn, piano player unknown Yes, it's spring, so it must be time for the annual Friends of Alec Wilder Concert! If you're in the New York area, don't miss the 23rd annual concert this Saturday, April 12, 2008 at 3:00 pm. at St. Peter's Church, 54th Street and Lexington Avenue in New York City. Each year's concert features a wonderful array of artists presenting a wide variety of Alec Wilder material. Highlights from this year's program include a performance of the rarely heard "Trio for Violin, Cello and Piano" and a group led by Mike McGinnis playing "chamber jazz improvisations on popular songs." Tickets are available at the door. Be there!

128 - Entertainment No. 1 (1980)

alec wilder — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:55:07 GMT

Movement One Movement Two Movement Three Movement Four Movement Five Written in 1960 From LP The Compositions of Alec Wilder (Golden Crest ATH-5070); Performed by the University of South Florida Wind Ensemble, guest conducted by Frederick Fennell Photo by Lou Ouzer of Alec Wilder with the steel I-beam played in Movement Five of the premiere performance of Entertainment No. 1 in Rochester on May 1, 1961. Wilder's use of the I-beam was in response to a reviewer's criticism that he couldn't write "loud"

127 - Spring Magic (1946)

alec wilder — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 08:08:52 GMT

Words by William Engvick, Music by Alec Wilder and Bert Reisfeld based on a melody from the third, Nocturne movement of the String Quartet in D by Alexander Borodin Recorded April 15, 1946

126 - Where is the One? (1949)

alec wilder — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:42:08 GMT

Words by Alec Wilder, Music by Eddie Finckel Decca 24558 Dick Haymes with orchestra conducted by Gordon Jenkins Recorded December 21, 1947

125 - Welcome Home (1980)

alec wilder — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 10:06:48 GMT

Words by Judy Holliday, Music by Alec Wilder Written in 1976 From LP Mark Murphy Satisfaction Guaranteed (Muse MR 5215) Photo by Lou Ouzer HAPPY 101st BIRTHDAY ALEC WILDER!!

124 - Suite for Trumpet and Piano (1972)

alec wilder — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 07:38:50 GMT

In four movements = 86 = 104 = 60 = 112 From LP Music for Trumpet (Golden Crest RE 7045); Robert Levy trumpet, Amy Lou Levy piano Written in 1967 wilderworld recently asked Bob Levy about the Suite for Trumpet and Piano and its recording: WW: How did the Suite for Trumpet and Piano come about? BL: Forty years ago, when I was a kid of 24, I asked Alec if he would be willing to write a trumpet piano work for me. The result was the four movement Suite. He was very quick to do it and I was thrilled. It was the first piece he wrote for me. WW: You’ve performed a lot of Alec’s music over the years. How does the Suite compare to other pieces you’ve played? BL: I think the piece is very much like much of his chamber music. It is highly melodic, angular in nature with its large intervalic leaps, and leaves phrasing largely up to the performer. As with most of his works, the performer must bring more of themselves to fostering a "point of view" in terms of shaping the music. That's the essential thing with Alec's music in my opinion. WW: What about the Suite to you seems written for Bob Levy? BL: Perhaps the 3rd movement has had a special sense of having been written for me as it is quite bluesy in nature. Alec knew of my love for jazz and that may have influenced him. Years later I asked him about possibly setting a lyric to the rather haunting melody it has, but its range and form made it less accessible. WW: Who is Amy Lou Levy? BL: She's my ex-wife. WW: Was Alec present for the recording? BL: Yes, Alec was there at the recording session and actually attended all subsequent recording sessions I did of his music from 1974-1980 (see wilderworld 75). He was most enthusiastic and supportive. Often, when composers attend dress rehearsals or recording sessions the performers can become quite nervous and it's easy to lose concentration, especially if they are continually offering suggestions. Alec always just seemed pleased you were recording his music and his comments were always encouraging. I remember, with recording one of his brass quintets, when after a “take" we all were a bit agitated and wanted to immediately do another, better one. Alec came running in from the recording booth and told us, “That's it; that's the one! Don't you even consider doing another one!"

123 - I Got Big Eyes (1952)

alec wilder — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 09:22:33 GMT

Words and Music by Alec Wilder

122 - Ragtime Music (1961)

alec wilder — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 14:11:55 GMT

Composed and orchestrated by Alec Wilder From the 1959 film The Sand Castle, produced and directed by Jerome Hill LP The Sand Castle (Columbia CS 8249); Orchestra conducted by Samuel Baron Ragtime Music, with the addition of newly-composed words by William Engvick, was recently published as the song Jam! in The Alec Wilder Song Collection Centennial Edition (see wilderworld 114)

121 - 'Tain't a Fit Night Out (1943)

alec wilder — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 15:45:54 GMT

Words by William Engvick, Music by Alec Wilder Performed by the Four Vagabonds (Standard X-134)

120 - The Amorous Poltergeist (1947)

alec wilder — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 06:14:32 GMT

"'The Amorous Poltergeist' describes the mood of a playful ghost - an 'innocuous phantasm' - who haunts in a 'harmless, flippant fashion' - and who, having fallen in love, feels the futility of his ectoplasmic state, and the realization that his love can never be consummated."

119 - Timmy is a Big Boy Now (1950)

alec wilder — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 10:36:18 GMT

Words by Marshall Barer, Music by Alec Wilder

118 - The Baggage Room Blues (1956)

alec wilder — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 08:24:17 GMT

Words by Arnold Sundgaard, Music by Alec Wilder Written in 1954 From LP Tom Kennedy On His Way (Golden Crest CR 3011)

117 - The Bowling Song (1942)

alec wilder — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 14:24:09 GMT

Words by Dort DuBois (aka Bill Engvick), Music by Al Alder (aka Alec Wilder)

116 - Sonata for Cello and Piano (1964)

alec wilder — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 09:41:33 GMT

First Movement Second Movement Third Movement Fourth Movement Written in 1961 David Soyer cello, Harriet Wingreen piano From LP Golden Crest RE 7009

115 - Man in the Gray Flannel Suit (1955)

alec wilder — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 06:55:20 GMT

Words by Fred Ebb, Music by Alec Wilder

114 - Dear World (2006)

alec wilder — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 06:49:29 GMT

Words by William Engvick, Music by Alec Wilder The music was originally composed as Slow Waltz for the 1961 film The Sand Castle. It was not used and lay dormant until words were added in 2005 Jimmy Bennett vocal, Dorothy Martin piano from the Friends of Alec Wilder Concert in New York on March 11, 2006 Dear World has just been published - along with three other freshly-minted Wilder-Engvick collaborations - for the first time in The Richmond Organization's brand new The Alec Wilder Song Collection Centennial Edition (pictured above), now available from Hal Leonard Today marks one year since the launching of wilderworld, 100 records in 100 days to celebrate 100 years of Alec Wilder. So far over 21,000 visitors, from Denver to Beijing to Haifa to Caracas to Zagreb to just about everywhere, have stopped in to check out some of the most witty, poignant and profound music ever composed and committed to vinyl (or shellac). Thank you all! Special thanks to those who have contributed (sometimes unknowingly) to this podcast, thus furthering the noble cause of quality in a world that often has difficulty recognizing it Alec Lives!! (see wilderworld 103)

113 - Moon in the Sea (1941)

alec wilder — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 07:59:05 GMT

Words by Alec Wilder, Music by Enric Madriguera Recorded March 28, 1941

112 - Jack, This Is My Husband (1949)

alec wilder — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 08:42:53 GMT

Alec Wilder Octet as on wilderworld 59 From LP Alec Wilder Octets (Mercury 25008)

111 - Pinocchio (1957)

alec wilder — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 04:52:42 GMT

On October 13, 1957 - 50 years ago today - NBC aired a live, nationally-televised production of Pinocchio featuring music composed by Alec Wilder. It is widely considered one of the classics from "the Golden Age of Television" wilderworld recently asked Pinocchio lyricist William Engvick to share his recollections of the production. Here is some of what he related: “I thought it was pretty good. The night of the broadcast I was in the studio. I watched it from a room - I wasn’t with the players. Mickey Rooney was friendly and nice. I can’t remember if Alec was there. Even if he was, he always pretended he wasn’t. They had never done it live before, and it had to be perfect because you couldn’t edit like you can today. There were a number of rehearsals - I attended a few. “It might have been a more pleasant experience were it not for the 'producer' [and scriptwriter], a terrible guy named Yasha Frank who resented us because he wanted to do it all himself. He’d been successful with Pinocchio in WPA days. The real producer was David Susskind of Talent Associates. He was a nice guy. He liked us. He also hired us for Hansel and Gretel [broadcast in April of 1958]. "I worked on Pinocchio from July to September. Listen to Your Heart [see wilderworld 53] was something Alec had written a while before. I thought it would work in the show and suggested it. Alec wrote all the music very quickly. It takes me longer to write, so Alec took off for Rochester - or wherever - and left me alone with these monsters! I felt like I was doing all the work. Sometimes he’d never say where he was. I think it was a real weakness of his: he simply couldn’t be tied down to anything, or own anything. Except for books. Bookstore owners loved Alec. He bought loads of books and gave most of them away. “After Hansel and Gretel, Alec and I decided not to do anymore. We were offered a third program but turned it down. The drug company [Rexall] that sponsored them pulled out. Yasha Frank killed himself shortly after that. Several years later his son called me for permission to produce Pinocchio again. I said that would be fine, but nothing came of it. “That was a long time ago. It’s all part of a dream.” A video or DVD of the Pinocchio broadcast has never been released commercially, although a kinescope copy of it exists at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Listen to Your Heart, Happy News, Pinocchio's Song, Lullaby, The Fox's Pitch, The Jolly Coachman, The Birthday Song from LP Pinocchio (Columbia CL 1055); Sung by Fran Allison, Stubby Kaye, Mickey Rooney, Gordon B. Clarke, Martyn Green, Jerry Colonna and chorus

110 - It's So Peaceful in the Country

alec wilder — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 23:31:46 GMT

It's So Peaceful in the Country words and music by Alec Wilder (see wilderworld 15) by the Delta Rhythm Boys (1941), Creed Taylor Orchestra from LP Shock Music in Hi-Fi (ABC Paramount ABCS-259 1958), Tak Shindo from LP Accent on Bamboo (Capitol ST-1433 1960) and Bill Mays from Alec Wilder Centennial Concert in New York April 29, 2007 Poor Mr. Flibberty-Jib words by Marshall Barer, music by Wilder; Anne Lloyd, Gilbert Mack, Dick Byron, The Sandpipers, Mitchell Miller and Orchestra (Golden Records R53A 1951) A Month in the Country words by William Engvick, music by Wilder; Frank Baker vocal, Walter Gross piano (1939) I'm Headin' West (For a Rest) words by Barer, music by Wilder; Dick Jurgens and his Orchestra (Columbia 1-628 1950) Picture above is an excerpt from Alec Wilder's 1963 appearance before the House Judiciary Committee in Washington, D.C. where he spoke in favor of repealing the performance royalty fee exemption enjoyed by jukebox operators

109 - Chicago Centennial Concert (2007)

alec wilder — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 19:07:27 GMT

On August 3 the majestic Harold Washington Library was the site of a marvelous tribute to the music and words of Alec Wilder. The brainchild of Chicago native Richard Wyszynski, conductor and friend of Wilder, the free concert featured orchestral pieces, selections from the Lullabies and Night Songs (see wilderworld 96) and a few Octets. Here are some highlights of that afternoon All music by Alec Wilder Air for English Horn (1945) was transcribed for and performed on clarinet by Gail Schechter, with the Cardinal Chamber Orchestra Star Wish (words traditional), The Answers (words by Robert Clairmont), The Journey (words by William Engvick), and The Cottager to Her Infant (words by Dorothy Wordsworth) feature Alyssa Bennett vocal and Lisa Pustina piano; excerpts from Wilder’s Clues to a Life: Letters I Never Sent read by Wyszynski The Children Met the Train written in 1940 While in Chicago be sure to visit the Alec Wilder display on the 8th floor of the Harold Washington Library through October 31 (pictured above)

108 - Where's the Man (1948)

alec wilder — Sat, 11 Aug 2007 19:38:40 GMT

Words and music by Alec Wilder Recorded May 24, 1948

107 - I Wish I Had the Blues Again

alec wilder — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 11:25:13 GMT

Many are familiar with I Wish I Had the Blues Again, the Alec Wilder-Loonis McGlohon song written in 1978 and memorably performed by Marlene VerPlanck. Fewer are aware that 30 years earlier Alec co-wrote a completely different song with the same title: I Wish I Had the Blues Again. With music by Eddie Finckel (see wilderworld 13), it was recorded by Nat King Cole and his trio on November 29, 1947 but rejected by Capitol Records. Alec, not one to let a good idea go to waste, scavenged the title and a line or two From Nat King Cole 1947-1949 (Classics 1155 2000) Cole (piano), Irving Ashby (guitar), Johnny Miller (bass) From LP Marlene VerPlanck Sings Alec Wilder (Audiophile AP 218) Loonis McGlohon (piano), Rick Petrone (bass), Mel Lewis (drums) Recorded March 1986

106 - Beguiner's Luck (1956)

alec wilder — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 09:51:53 GMT

“Beguiner’s Luck is a seldom-heard composition from the pen of Alec Wilder. An exciting beguine strongly flavored by the incessant rhythmic sounds of the bongo drums with bass figures predominant in the low-pitched marimbas of the ensemble. An excellent yardstick to guage the low frequency response of any high fidelity system.” From LP Leo Arnaud and His Orchestra Spectra-Sonic-Sounds!! (Liberty LRP 3009) Recorded January 1955

105 - Out on a Limb (1939)

alec wilder — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 13:21:12 GMT

Words and Music by Alec Wilder Recorded September 18, 1939 Alec's first record!

104 - Whom Can I Turn To, Mildred?

alec wilder — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 17:06:27 GMT

Words by William Engvick, Music by Alec Wilder. The first song they wrote together (see wilderworld 20) Recorded August 20, 1941 Who Can I Turn To? by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra with Jo Stafford on vocals (Victor 27701, September 18, 1941) Hold On by Mildred Bailey and the Alec Wilder Octet (Columbia 35348, November 3, 1939) Nostalgia was later re-arranged for woodwinds and recorded by the Alec Wilder Octet as Remember Me to Youth (see wilderworld 59). From the Mildred Bailey Show CBS radio broadcast of December 5, 1944

103 - The Moon Just Winked at Me (2007)

alec wilder — Fri, 11 May 2007 11:22:01 GMT

The Alec Wilder Centennial Concert in New York on April 29 was a phenomenal event. One highlight was the world premiere of this great song from the long-dormant unused score for the film Daddy Long Legs Words by William Engvick, Music by Alec Wilder Written in 1953 Thrillingly performed by Lily DePaula vocal and Aaron Gandy piano

101 – American Popular Song: Mildred Bailey and the Band Singers Part 1 (1976)

alec wilder — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 18:47:14 GMT

We're back! And now...From the Columbia, South Carolina lakeside living room of Mr. Dick Phipps, it's Alec Wilder and Loonis McGlohon with a complete one hour episode of their great American Popular Song radio show! This episode, number 9, was recorded in March 1976, aired on November 28, 1976 and features guest vocalist Teddi King (photo left) See wilderworld 40 for more about the American Popular Song radio series It’s So Peaceful in the Country words and music by Alec Wilder (see wilderworld 15) Many of the performances aired on American Popular Song were later released commercially on Audiophile Records; recordings from this episode can be found on Teddi King’s Lovers and Losers and Someone to Light Up Your Life LPs (AP 117 and AP 150 1976). With the exception of a generous excerpt featured on Thelma Carpenter’s A Souvenir CD (Audiophile ACD-111 1997), episodes of American Popular Song are not available. If you feel they should be, call the folks at NPR and request they blow the dust off a few reels of this superb, illuminating radio program wilderworld would like to give a huge thank you to everyone who has offered kind words about and contributions to this website, and to all who have stopped by to sample the brilliant music of Alec Wilder. Please feel free to leave comments To learn more, visit alecwildercentennial dot com and alecwilder dot org 100 years of obscurity is enough!!

102 – American Popular Song: Mildred Bailey and the Band Singers Part 2

alec wilder — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 18:37:58 GMT

Lovers and Losers words by William Engvick, music by Alec Wilder; written in 1968 Blackberry Winter by Alec Wilder and Loonis McGlohon (see wilderworld 72)

100 - A Child is Born (1972)

alec wilder — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 16:37:17 GMT

Words by Alec Wilder; Music by Thad Jones Written in 1969 From LP Free Design There is a Song (Light In The Attic 015 2005, originally released as Ambrotype 1016) HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY ALEC WILDER!!

99 - Voices of Vista (1965)

alec wilder — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 17:22:11 GMT

While We're Young (Sam Hamilton piano), Did You Ever Cross Over to Snedens? and Goodbye John (Cy Walter and Stan Freeman twin pianos) from LP The Art of Mabel Mercer (Atlantic 2-602 1965) Did You Ever Cross Over to Snedens? written in 1947 I'll Be Around from LP Frank Sinatra In the Wee Small Hours (Capitol W-581 1955) Originally aired October 24, 1965

98 - South – To a Warmer Place (1981)

alec wilder — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 08:14:13 GMT

Words by Loonis McGlohon Written in 1980 The last song composed by Alec Wilder, commissioned by Frank Sinatra for his LP She Shot Me Down (Reprise FS 2305) Arranged and conducted by Gordon Jenkins Recorded July 21, 1981

97 - A Debutante's Diary (1939)

alec wilder — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 06:38:09 GMT

The first Alec Wilder Octet side Recorded December 19, 1938

96 - Seal Lullaby (1985)

alec wilder — Sun, 11 Feb 2007 09:51:26 GMT

Words by Rudyard Kipling; Music by Alec Wilder Written in 1965 Jan DeGaetani vocal; Gretchen Van Hoesen harp; orchestrated and conducted by Rayburn Wright From LP Lullabies and Night Songs (Caedmon TC 1777) Illustration by Maurice Sendak from the book

95 - The Sounds Around the House (1978)

alec wilder — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 06:51:07 GMT

Words by Johnny Mercer; Music by Alec Wilder Written in 1976 From LP Dick Haymes For You, For Me, For Evermore (Audiophile AP 130) Loonis McGlohon piano; Terry Lassiter bass; Jim Lackey drums Recorded December 1976 for the American Popular Song radio program (see wilderworld 40)

94 - Effie Suite (1972)

alec wilder — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 12:34:23 GMT

aka Suite No. 1 for Tuba and Piano Written in 1959 for a children's album which would depict six imaginary experiences of an elephant named Effie 1. Effie Chases a Monkey; 2. Effie Falls in Love; 3. Effie Takes a Dancing Lesson; 4. Effie Joins the Carnival; 5. Effie Goes Folk Dancing; 6. Effie Sings a Lullaby Harvey Phillips tuba; Arthur Harris piano; Bradley Spinney drums and xylophone LP Golden Crest RE-7054

93 - Lack-A-Day (1966)

alec wilder — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 06:05:55 GMT

Words by Alec Wilder Music by George Barnes

92 - The Churkendoose (1947)

alec wilder — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 08:40:05 GMT

Story and Words by Ben Ross Berenberg; Music by Alec Wilder Written in 1946 Ray Bolger as The Churkendoose; Orchestra conducted by Mitchell Miller Decca CU 103

91 - Where Do You Go? (1957)

alec wilder — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 06:54:12 GMT

Words by Arnold Sundgaard; Music by Alec Wilder Written in 1948 From the musical play Western Star From LP Songs for Patricia and other Music of Alec Wilder (Riverside RLP 12-805); Shannon Bolin vocal; Milton Kaye piano

90 - Give Me Time (1940)

alec wilder — Sun, 04 Feb 2007 04:09:54 GMT

Written, Arranged and Conducted by Alec Wilder Recorded April 2, 1940

89 - Sweet Lorena (1955)

alec wilder — Sat, 03 Feb 2007 11:24:30 GMT

Words by Jeremy Stephen aka Arnold Sundgaard Music derived from Lorena by Joseph Philbrick Webster From EP Songs of the South

88 - Three Ballads for Stan (1967)

alec wilder — Fri, 02 Feb 2007 11:06:59 GMT

Written in 1963 Recorded August 2, 1966 aka Suite No. 1 for Tenor Saxophone and Strings

87 - Sleep, My Heart (1971)

alec wilder — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 06:58:10 GMT

Words by William Engvick; Music by Alec Wilder Written in 1941 From LP The Heart and Soul of Joe Williams and George Shearing (Sheba ST 102) Williams vocals; Shearing piano; Andy Simpkins bass; Stix Hooper drums Recorded March 1971

86 - Suite for Flute and Marimba (1979)

alec wilder — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 10:03:21 GMT

In six movements Written in 1977 Virginia Nanzetta flute; Gordon Stout marimba From LP Alec Wilder's Music for Marimba with Other Instruments (Golden Crest CRS-4190)

85 - Be a Child (1982)

alec wilder — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 06:20:33 GMT

Words by McGlohon Written in 1976 Laine vocal; Moore piano; Ray Brown bass; Nick Ceroli drums

84 - Jazz Waltz For a Friend (1974)

alec wilder — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 06:54:45 GMT

Written for Marian McPartland Jay Leonhart bass; Jimmy Madison drums

83 - The Phoenix Love Theme (1964)

alec wilder — Sun, 28 Jan 2007 16:35:35 GMT

English words by Alec Wilder; Music by Gino Paoli Written in 1961 From LP Peggy Lee In the Name of Love (Capitol T-2096)

82 - Don't Say Love Has Ended (1952)

alec wilder — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 08:42:55 GMT

Words by William Engvick Recorded June 1952

81 - The House Detective Registers (1941)

alec wilder — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 08:27:43 GMT

Recorded December 28, 1939 Alec Wilder Octet as on wilderworld 09 Columbia 36188

80 - If Love's Like a Lark (1960)

alec wilder — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 12:37:22 GMT

Words by Arnold Sundgaard; Music by Alec Wilder Written in 1953 Sung by Kathleen Murray and Joe Lautner; from the musical Kittiwake Island, which ran for seven performances from October 12 through October 16, 1960 at the off-Broadway Martinique Theatre LP Blue Pear BP 1003 1983

79 - Just an Old Stone House (1945)

alec wilder — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 20:48:37 GMT

Words, Music and Arranged by Alec Wilder Frank Sinatra with Orchestra conducted by Mitch Miller Originally released on Columbia 38809 1950 Recorded November 15, 1945

78 - Sing Our Song of Love (1952)

alec wilder — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 13:58:47 GMT

Words by Alec Wilder; Music by Nat Shapiro Recorded December 1951

77 - I'll Wait (1948)

alec wilder — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 08:33:57 GMT

Written in 1945 Recorded August 25, 1948

76 - Captain Hideous (1954)

alec wilder — Sat, 20 Jan 2007 10:04:10 GMT

Recorded November 1953 Columbia 40280 See wilderworld 03

75 - Brass Quintet No. 8 (1980)

alec wilder — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 08:44:32 GMT

I. Insistently II. Nice and easy does it III. With a sense of profound loss IV. Jazz style V. Get out of my way! Tidewater Brass Quintet: Chris Gekker trumpet; Martin Hackleman horn; Gary Maske tuba; Michael Powell trombone; Robert Levy trumpet From LP Tidewater Brass Quintet IV (Golden Crest CRS 4205)

74 - A Heart to Call My Own (1956)

alec wilder — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 07:51:22 GMT

Words by William Engvick Although the label suggests otherwise, this song is from the CBS-TV Front Row Center Production "The Human Touch" which aired April 15, 1956 and starred Lisa Kirk as a successful singer in a New York night club who is torn between her career and her principles

73 - I'll Be Around (1958)

alec wilder — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 06:53:56 GMT

Words and Music by Alec Wilder Written in 1942 From LP Billie Holiday Lady in Satin (Columbia CL 1157) Recorded February 19, 1958

72 - Blackberry Winter (1977)

alec wilder — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 06:36:06 GMT

Written in 1976 Keith Jarrett piano; Charlie Haden bass; Paul Motian drums From LP Best of Keith Jarrett (ABC Impulse IA-9348 1978) Recorded February 1977

71 - Lonely Night (1949)

alec wilder — Mon, 15 Jan 2007 07:19:39 GMT

Recorded June 1949

70 - The Lady Sings the Blues (1959)

alec wilder — Sun, 14 Jan 2007 10:27:02 GMT

Words by William Engvick Written in 1956 From LP Chris Connor Witchcraft (Atlantic 8032) Recorded October 5, 1959

69 - Alice in Wonderland Suite (1957)

alec wilder — Sat, 13 Jan 2007 02:33:06 GMT

Recorded Summer 1957

68 - I See It Now (1964)

alec wilder — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 01:30:16 GMT

Words by William Engvick Written in 1962 Recorded March 10, 1964

67 - Neurotic Goldfish (1939)

alec wilder — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 06:39:55 GMT

Recorded December 19, 1938

66 - Where's That Heartache? (1990)

alec wilder — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 06:41:06 GMT

Words and piano by Loonis McGlohon Written in 1980 From LP Eileen Farrell sings Alec Wilder (Reference Recordings RR-36)

65 - The April Age (1956)

alec wilder — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 01:20:57 GMT

Words by William Engvick

64 - Don't Leave Me (1939)

alec wilder — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 05:32:53 GMT

Music by Clarence Profit and Alec Wilder From LP The Complete Clarence Profit (Meritt 15 1981)

63 - Roly-Poly Man In the Moon (1959)

alec wilder — Sun, 07 Jan 2007 05:39:07 GMT

Words by Marshall Barer; Music by Alec Wilder Little Golden Record 546 Herman Ermine in Rabbit Town can be listened to at www dot kiddierecords dot com/archive/week_25 dot htm

62 - Since LIFE Began (1961)

alec wilder — Sat, 06 Jan 2007 07:10:58 GMT

Recorded in New York City January 23, 1961 Orchestra conducted by Samuel Baron and including: Dave Soyer, Charles McCracken, Sterling Hunkins cellos; Urbie Green, Merv Gold, Dick Hixon trombones; John Barrows, James Buffington, Earl Chapin French horns; Joe Wilder trumpet; Charles Russo clarinet; Jerome Roth oboe; Don Hammond flute; Arthur Weisberg bassoon; Bernie Leighton piano; Milt Hinton bass; Sol Gubin drums "In scoring Since LIFE Began Wilder restates, in musical terms of the present, the pace and moods of the era since LIFE's beginning in 1936. Here is a score that not only adds rich dimension to the visual story as it unfolds but provides fuller meaning for the narrative as well. This work displays the best of Wilder talents - melodic brilliance and virtuosity in orchestrations; evocative passages combining the dissonance of modern serious music with the fresh, uninhibited, swinging sounds of jazz; and respect for the individual art of the musician."

61 - Tell Me True (1952)

alec wilder — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 09:56:14 GMT

Words by Arthur Writ and Leo Israel Recorded February 4, 1952