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151 - Ready to Go Steady (1947)

alec wilder — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:07:37 GMT

Words by Alec Wilder, Music by Eddie Finckel Recorded August 1946 "The pert rhythm harmonies of the De Marco Sisters spin out with much attraction for the tuneful riff rhythm ditty, Ready to Go Steady, with plenty of bounce quality to both the lyrical blend and the instrumental beat of the studio men, directed by Phil Davis." -Record Review, The Billboard, February 1, 1947

150 - Nonet for Brass (1970)

alec wilder — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 20:43:48 GMT

Composed by Alec Wilder 1st Moderate 2nd Song 3rd With Good Humor 4th Swing A Little From Mirafone presents Deskants and Tubens, featuring Members of the Horn Club of Los Angeles (Mirafone SZB-3216 7" for demonstration only, excerpted from LP Angel S-36036) Conducted by Gunther Schuller "Wilder's Nonet for Brass was composed in the spring, 1969. Direct and to the point, it readily invites listening of the most pleasurable kind. It has been described as a spectacular tour de force for the instruments, including two 'descant' (high F) horns, two normal French Horns, four Wagner Tubens and bass tuba"

149 - The Owl and the Pussycat (1949)

alec wilder — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 05:01:44 GMT

Words by Edward Lear, Music by Alec Wilder From LP Puff the magic dragon and Other Songs (Golden LP 149) Originally issued as Little Golden Record 25, featuring Anne Lloyd, Mitchell Miller and Orchestra When visiting Children's Fairyland in Oakland, California, be sure to use your Magic Key in the Storybook Box at the Owl and the Pussycat attraction to hear this recording of Alec Wilder's The Owl and the Pussycat! Pictured above: The Turkey who Lives on the Hill and friends

148 - Where Do You Go? (1961)

alec wilder — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 07:52:58 GMT

Words by Arnold Sundgaard, Music by Alec Wilder (see wilderworld 91) From LP Chris Connor and Maynard Ferguson Two's Company (Roulette R-52068) Connor vocal, Ferguson trumpet Recorded December 22, 1960 R.I.P. Chris Connor, the wonderful singer who died on August 28 at the age of 81. Ms. Connor also recorded masterful renditions of The Lady Sings the Blues (see wilderworld 70) and Trouble is a Man Pictured above: Wilder writings found on the back of a folded up letter circa 1940s

147 - I'll Be Around (1959)

alec wilder — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 16:52:38 GMT

Words and Music by Alec Wilder Perhaps the only version of this oft-recorded song to include an opening verse (not composed by Wilder) See wilderworld 73

146 - Station Breaks (1957)

alec wilder — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 05:10:38 GMT

Elegie to a Pet Robin Aire for Trumpet Rock Without Rollin' A Dream Takes Only a Minute Written and scored by Alec Wilder From LP Station Breaks (Golden Crest CR 3034), conducted by Jack Zimmermann "Station Breaks--One Minute Spots--were planned originally as a professional music service to disk jockeys. All of the original compositions in this album are precisely 60 seconds in length. They were especially written to be used as musical 'fillers' when needed to complete a segment of air time on a radio program. There are times when even the most glib disk jockey finds himself at a loss for words and is delighted to be helped out by dependable compositions such as these."

145 - American Popular Song: The Songs of Billie Holiday (1977)

alec wilder — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:36:23 GMT

From director Dick Phipps' Columbia, South Carolina lakeside living room it's Alec Wilder and Loonis McGlohon with another complete one hour episode of their great American Popular Song radio show! This episode, number 21, originally aired on February 20, 1977 and features guest vocalist Carrie Smith The Lady Sings the Blues written in 1956, Words by William Engvick, Music by Alec Wilder (see wilderworld 70) Please note that although Loonis suggests - and Alec assents - that The Lady Sings the Blues was written "in honor of" Billie Holiday, Mr. Engvick has told wilderworld that the song "was completely made up and did not refer to her at all." Clearly the title was lifted from the famous biography of Ms. Holiday (as confirmed by Alec) but according to Engvick: "I didn't know that singer [Holiday] was called 'Lady,' and it was not about her because I never listened to her!" wilderworld extends the Happiest of Birthday greetings to Bill Engvick, master of the "singing line," who today is 95 years young

144 - Looey the Local Locomotive (1949)

alec wilder — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:10:50 GMT

Words by Ben Ross Berenberg, Music by Alec Wilder This wilderworld episode is dedicated to the memory of Louis "Looey" Geller July 15, 1955 - June 13, 2009

143 - Woodwind Quintet No. 3 (1962)

alec wilder — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:01:18 GMT

Composed by Alec Wilder in 1958 From notes by Samuel Baron: "Quintet No. 3 is...energetic and angular in its outer movements but it has a characteristic Wilder tenderness in the second movement and characteristic Wilder whimsy in the Scherzo. The original meaning of Scherzo is 'joke' and this particular Scherzo has a joke within a joke. I refer to the section in the middle where the tempo suddenly doubles and assumes a rakish, strutting gait, not a little Chaplinesque. Towards the end of the third movement and in the fourth movement again, there appears a thematic phenomenon not usually associated with the style of Alec Wilder - a twelve-tone row! Dodecaphonic musicologists give careful attention!"

142 - Friends of Alec Wilder Concert Highlights (2009)

alec wilder — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:30:12 GMT

This year’s concert in New York was yet another rich and moving presentation of the varied musical talents of Alec Wilder. Here are some highlights from an afternoon of wondrous performances All words and music by Alec Wilder except as noted Movements I, III and IV from Suite No. 2 for Tenor Saxophone and Strings (for Zoot Sims 1966) and Movement III from Suite No. 1 for Tenor Saxophone and Strings (for Stan Getz) [see wilderworld 88] David Demsey saxophone, Billy Test piano Evening Song (Soft Through the Woodland) from Hansel and Gretel; words by William Engvick; Kristin Parker and Adrian Li Donni vocals, Aaron Gandy piano Nothing is Working Quite Right from Kittiwake Island [see wilderworld 80] words by Arnold Sundgaard; David Auxier, Michelle McConnell and Duane McDevitt vocals, Aaron Gandy piano, Mike McGinnis clarinet Listen to Your Heart words by Engvick, Douglas Mountain words by Sundgaard; Mike McGinnis clarinet, Mike Fahn trombone, Sean Moran guitar I'll Be Around singalong led by Jackie Cain, piano by Maria De Sena (pictured above) The host was John Biderman. Thank you Tom Hampson, Judy Bell and all the Friends of Alec Wilder for continuing to produce these nourishing shows year after year Alec Lives!

141 - Suite for Soprano Saxophone and Clarinet (1980)

alec wilder — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:19:47 GMT

Composed by Alec Wilder Paul Brodie saxophone, James Campbell clarinet Transcribed from Suite for Two Clarinets written in 1976 From LP Paul Brodie and Camerata (Golden Crest CRS 4194) Fibre Sculpture "Enchanted Forest" by Rima Brodie Recorded April 1980 "This suite exploits some of the similarities and differences between the sonorities of the clarinet and saxophone, heard separately and together. The first and second movements are in 4/4 time, the third movement is in 5/8, 3/4 and 7/8 time and is marked 'Freely'. The fourth movement is in a slow 3/4 time and the fifth and sixth movements are in 6/8 time" Don't miss the 24th annual Alec Wilder Concert in New York City coming up on Saturday, April 4th, 3:00 p.m. at St. Peter's Church, 54th and Lexington. Among the performances will be saxophonist and author David Demsey playing Wilder's Suite No. 1 for Tenor Saxophone, aka Three Ballads for Stan (Getz) (see wilderworld 88) Tickets available at the door. See you there!

140 - Rain, Rain (Don't Go 'Way) (1982)

alec wilder — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 10:16:00 GMT

Words by Marshall Barer, Music by Alec Wilder Written in 1955 From LP Bernie Knee (Audiophile AP-144) Knee vocal, Loonis McGlohon piano, Terry Lassiter bass and Jim Lackey drums. Recorded November 1977 for the American Popular Song radio program "Absolutely marvelous, all of you!" - Alec Wilder Happy 102nd Birthday Alec!!

139 - An Old Friend is the Best Friend (1950)

alec wilder — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 11:04:58 GMT

Words by William Engvick, Music by Alec Wilder Written in 1945 Recorded August 1950

138 - Project 60 part 2 (1960)

alec wilder — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 19:23:02 GMT

All words and music by Alec Wilder except as indicated Tacet for Neurotics from LP New Music of Alec Wilder (Riverside RLP 12-219 1956) [for complete track see wilderworld 36] Air for Clarinet from LP The New York Woodwind Quintet Plays Alec Wilder (Golden Crest CR 3019 1957) Animals of Farmer Jones (Golden 13A 1948) Air for English Horn from LP Frank Sinatra Conducts the Music of Alec Wilder (Columbia ML 4271 1950) 1 Dans Quixotic, 2 Slow and Sweet, 3 Song movements of Suite for Horn and Piano from LP John Barrows and his French Horn (Golden Crest RE 7002 1960) [see wilderworld 47] Christmas & Sugaring Off from 10" LP The Grandma Moses Suite (Columbia ML 2185 1951) Developed and orchestrated by Alec Wilder from the musical score by Hugh Martin Did You Ever Cross Over to Sneden's from LP Shannon Bolin Songs for Patricia (Riverside RLP 12-805 1957) Lonely Seascape, Incantation & Finale from LP Music from The Sand Castle (Columbia CL 1455 1961) Love Among the Young from LP Jennie Young Love Among the Young (Columbia CL 1242 1959) Words by Norman Gimbel, Music by Alec Wilder

137 - Project 60 part 1 (1960)

alec wilder — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 12:27:18 GMT

A Personality Portrait of Alec Wilder was written and produced by Loonis McGlohon for WBT Radio in Charlotte, North Carolina The first of many collaborations between Wilder and McGlohon, who was Musical Director at WBT for several years. All words and music by Alec Wilder except as noted I’ll Be Around from LP Percy Faith and Mitch Miller It’s So Peaceful in the Country (Columbia CL 779 1956) [see wilderworld 73] Seldom the Sun by the Alec Wilder Octet (Columbia 35648 1940) Recorded July 1940 [same personnel as wilderworld 09] Tuba Showpiece aka Movement III of Suite No. 1 for Brass Quintet from LP New York Brass Quintet Presents Two Contemporary Composers (Golden Crest 4017 1959) The Happy Man and His Dump Truck (Golden Records R54 1950) Words by Marshall Barer Air for Oboe from LP Frank Sinatra Conducts the Music of Alec Wilder (Columbia ML 4271 1950) Recorded December 5, 1945 [see wilderworld 39] Mama Never Dug This Scene from LP Mundell Lowe and his Orchestra New Music of Alec Wilder (Riverside RLP 12-219 1956) While We’re Young by Peggy Lee and Dave Barbour (Capitol 1683 1949) Words by William Engvick, Music by Alec Wilder and Morty Palitz [see wilderworld 50] Trouble is a Man by Sarah Vaughan with the Ted Dale Orchestra (Musicraft 533 1947) [see wilderworld 60] Definition from LP Shannon Bolin Songs for Patricia (Riverside RLP 12-805 1957) Words by William Engvick Where Is the One? from LP Frank Sinatra Where Are You? (Capitol W 855 1957) Words by Alec Wilder, Music by Eddie Finckel; Recorded April 10, 1957 [see wilderworld 126] Photo is of Alec and Loonis at Freedom Park in Charlotte in the early 1960s during filming of a television program with the Newcomers student singing group

136 - Four Studies for Four French Horns (1970)

alec wilder — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:57:28 GMT

"Alec Wilder gives us short, pleasant to listen to pieces which amount to three songs and a march" Written in 1962 Burt Hardin, professor of Horn at Eastern Illinois University, plays all four parts with the aid of modern multi-track recording technology. "If I have any recommendation for anyone contemplating such a project, it is to hire a recording studio and three other horn players. It is much easier in the long run!"

135 - Kalamazoo for Kids

alec wilder — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 09:38:02 GMT

Two examples of Alec Wilder songs rewritten to make them more appealing to children Kalamazoo to Timbuktu (see wilderworld 38) from Songs of Travel (Golden Record Library RL 9911 1959) Song of the Sparrow (Golden R343 1956); see wilderworld 48

134 - Summer Rain (1963)

alec wilder — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:07:08 GMT

Words by Fred Hellerman, Music by Alec Wilder From LP An Evening with Carol Lawrence (Cameo C-1077) Written in 1953 wilderworld recently asked Mr. Hellerman, one of The Weavers of folk legend, about how his unlikely collaboration with Alec on Summer Rain came about: “Summer Rain has the distinction of being the only song I ever wrote for which I didn't write the music. It's nowhere near being a ‘folky’ type song, but was written as a pop ballad. It came about, oddly enough, when I had read the comments at the graveside of the Rosenbergs by their lawyer, who hoped that the ‘summer rains fall gently on this spot.’ I was very moved by it and wrote a pop lyric around it. “I gave it to my then-publisher who left it lying around on his desk. Alec Wilder happened to see it, loved it and asked if he could write some music to it. Being a fan of Alec's, I was terribly flattered and excited at the prospect. “It's hard for me to say what I felt about what he did. As I said, I never before had anybody else write music for a lyric of mine and so I was quite taken aback by it, inasmuch as it was so far from anything I had imagined. But then again, I had absolutely no experience hearing what music someone else might write to a song of mine. I'm not sure what it is that I had in mind, but this was quite different. Not bad, but different. “In any case, nothing ever happened with it. There was one record of it by Carol Lawrence on some cockamaymee record label. I think it may have sold less than 10 records and then zoomed into oblivion. “I never knew Alec. I had casually met him several times but never got to know him, so I had to settle for admiring him from afar. But I'm certainly glad to have my name associated with him albeit in some small way.”

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 of which 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. The Lullaby was something Alec and I had written a while before called Simple As ABC. I thought it would work in the show, suggested it and changed the words. 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 June 12, 1959 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 January 25, 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

60 - Trouble Is a Man (1958)

alec wilder — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 08:32:39 GMT

Words and Music by Alec Wilder Written in 1944 Recorded March 1958 From LP Judy Holliday Trouble Is a Man (Columbia CL 1153)

59 - Little White Samba (1949)

alec wilder — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 13:20:50 GMT

Written and recorded in 1947 Alec Wilder Octet: Jimmy Carroll clarinet; Mitchell Miller oboe and English horn; Eddie Powell flute; Harold Goltzer bassoon; Reggie Merrill bass clarinet; Dick Wolff harpsichord; Frank Carroll bass; Gary Gillis drums

58 - Mimosa and Me (1966)

alec wilder — Mon, 01 Jan 2007 20:27:49 GMT

Words by William Engvick Written in 1964 for the film Open the Door (And See All the People) by Jerome Hill From LP Jackie and Roy Lovesick (Verve V6-8688)

57 - Sonata for Trumpet and Piano (1964)

alec wilder — Sun, 31 Dec 2006 10:43:42 GMT

I. Slow (Recitatif) II. Bright, And Lyrical III. Slow (Soliloquy) IV. Rhythmic (Duologue) Written in 1963 for Joe Wilder (no relation)

56 - Echoes of My Life (1980)

alec wilder — Sat, 30 Dec 2006 06:53:41 GMT

Words by Rogers Brackett, Music by Alec Wilder Written in 1976 From LP Mabel Mercer Echoes of My Life (Audiophile AP 161/162)

55 - Moon and Sand (1950)

alec wilder — Thu, 28 Dec 2006 11:03:20 GMT

Words by William Engvick; Music by Alec Wilder and Morty Palitz Written in 1941 Recorded April 1950

54 - It's Silk, Feel It! (1939)

alec wilder — Wed, 27 Dec 2006 07:20:44 GMT

Recorded June 13, 1939 Alec Wilder Octet as on wilderworld 01 From LP Columbia Nonbreakable ML 4271 1950

53 - Listen to Your Heart (1957)

alec wilder — Tue, 26 Dec 2006 07:24:57 GMT

Pinocchio aired Sunday, October 13, 1957 on NBC television

52 - Children's Plea for Peace (1969)

alec wilder — Sun, 24 Dec 2006 11:52:04 GMT

Written and Narrated by Alec Wilder Recorded May 1969 The text is derived from essays written by the children of Avon, New York Performed by the Eastman Children's Chorus and 20 members of the Eastman Wind Ensemble, conducted by Milford Fargo LP Turnabout TV-S 34413 Alec Wilder died on this date in 1980

51 - How Lovely is Christmas (1957)

alec wilder — Sun, 24 Dec 2006 08:12:31 GMT

Words by Arnold Sundgaard

50 - While We're Young (1951)

alec wilder — Sat, 23 Dec 2006 04:02:39 GMT

Words by William Engvick; Music by Alec Wilder and Morty Palitz Written in 1943 Recorded May 31, 1951

49 - City Night (1939)

alec wilder — Fri, 22 Dec 2006 12:00:15 GMT

Words by William Engvick; Music by Wilder and Jenney Recorded December 6, 1939 Jenney is best known for his trombone solo on Stardust by Artie Shaw Columbia 10" Lp issued 1951

48 - Song of the Sparrow (1956)

alec wilder — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 08:09:13 GMT

Words by Alec Wilder, Music by Miller and Miller Written in 1954 A Man's World originally aired October 1, 1956 on CBS television

47 - First Sonata for Horn and Piano (1960)

alec wilder — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 07:46:30 GMT

Written in 1954

46 - All the Cats Join In (1946)

alec wilder — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 05:47:21 GMT

Words by Wilder and Gilbert; Music by Sauter Written in 1944 Recorded January 31, 1946

45 - Everywhere I Look (1960)

alec wilder — Mon, 18 Dec 2006 11:17:19 GMT

Words by William Engvick Written in 1945 From LP Something's Coming (Warwick 2012)

44 - Far Off, Close By (1968)

alec wilder — Sun, 17 Dec 2006 06:55:54 GMT

Music by Alec Wilder and Willis Conover (see wilderworld 22)

43 - Daddy's Whistle (1951)

alec wilder — Sun, 17 Dec 2006 06:28:54 GMT

Words by Jill Jackson

42 - Basta (1952)

alec wilder — Sat, 16 Dec 2006 00:49:25 GMT

Words by Marshall Barer Recorded October 1951 From LP Louis Prima and Keely Smith Breaking It Up (Columbia CL 1206 1958)

41 - Winter of My Discontent (1955)

alec wilder — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 07:47:39 GMT

Words by Berenberg Piano by Milton Kaye, husband of Shannon Bolin. Kaye died on August 14 at age 97 - R.I.P.

40 - Let Me Stay (1976)

alec wilder — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 07:11:43 GMT

Words by Loonis McGlohon, Music by Alec Wilder Written in 1970 The theme of Wilder and McGlohon's American Popular Song series which ran on National Public Radio for 38 episodes between October 3, 1976 and March 30, 1980 Performed by Ed Montiero with the regular American Popular Song backing combo of McGlohon piano, Terry Lassiter bass and Jim Lackey drums. From LP The Songs of Alec Wilder (Box Office JJA 19795 1982)

39 - Slow Dance (1945)

alec wilder — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 06:02:58 GMT

With the Columbia String Orchestra and Woodwind Octet with harpsichord Recorded December 10, 1945

38 - Kalamazoo to Timbuktu (1952)

alec wilder — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 19:54:00 GMT

Words by Marshall Barer and Margaret Wise Brown, Music by Alec Wilder Recorded December 1951

37 - Cast Your Bread Upon the Waters (1955)

alec wilder — Sun, 10 Dec 2006 02:34:19 GMT

Words by Marshall Barer Kit Carson was a pseudonym for vocalist Liza Morrow

36 - Tacet for Neurotics (1956)

alec wilder — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 08:32:10 GMT

Recorded June 12, 1956 From LP New Music of Alec Wilder (Riverside RLP 12-219) Mundell Lowe and his Orchestra: Joe Wilder (tp) John Barrows, Jim Buffington (frh) Don Hammond (fl) Jerry Roth (ob) Bernard Garfield (basn) Jimmy Carroll (cl, bcl) Mundell Lowe (g) Trigger Alpert (b) Ed Shaughnessy (d)

35 - Soft as Spring (1941)

alec wilder — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 20:06:16 GMT

Words and Music by Alec Wilder Recorded June 11, 1941 LP is a 1959 reissue of GL 523, originally issued in 1953

34 - You're Free (1961)

alec wilder — Wed, 06 Dec 2006 06:52:59 GMT

Words by Fran Landesman From Anthony Newley Tony LP (London LL 3252) Photograph is of Newley

33 - Bobo the Oboe (1954)

alec wilder — Tue, 05 Dec 2006 06:39:17 GMT

Words by Marshall Barer Musical direction and oboe solo by Mitchell Miller with the Golden Symphony Orchestra and Sandpiper Chorus From A Child's Introduction to the Orchestra and All Its Instruments (Golden GRC1-LP)

32 - Crazy in the Heart (1956)

alec wilder — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 20:44:47 GMT

Words by Engvick Recorded January 6, 1956

31 - Ellen (1957)

alec wilder — Sun, 03 Dec 2006 05:23:55 GMT

Written in 1954 Played by the New York Woodwind Quintet (see wilderworld 17) From LP Golden Crest CR 3026

30 - Love Me (Baby Can't You Love Me) (1952)

alec wilder — Sat, 02 Dec 2006 07:07:08 GMT

Words by William Engvick, Music by Alec Wilder J. Carroll is Jimmy Carroll Recorded June 1952

29 - All Of Us In It Together (1981)

alec wilder — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 05:31:15 GMT

Words by Alec Wilder; Music with Loonis McGlohon Written in 1977 From Meredith D'Ambrosio Another Time LP (Sunnyside SSC 1017) Photograph by Louis Ouzer

28 - Sea Fugue Mama (1939)

alec wilder — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 09:54:34 GMT

Recorded June 12, 1939

27 - Ain'tcha-Cha Comin' Out T-Tonight? (1955)

alec wilder — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 05:49:15 GMT

Words by Norman Gimbel, Music by Alec Wilder

26 - Lullaby Land (1949)

alec wilder — Mon, 27 Nov 2006 07:34:03 GMT

Words and Music by Alec Wilder Recorded June 12, 1947

25 - Low in the Lehigh Valley (1952)

alec wilder — Mon, 27 Nov 2006 03:19:12 GMT

Words by Jack Lawrence, Music by Alec Wilder T. Ravenscroft is Thurl Ravenscroft, best known as the commercial voice of Tony the Tiger Recorded December 1951

24 - Carl Sandburg Suite (1960)

alec wilder — Wed, 22 Nov 2006 02:20:47 GMT

23 - Good For Nothin' (1952)

alec wilder — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 06:11:16 GMT

Recorded May 19, 1952 Band leader Jimmy Carroll Columbia 39812

22 - The Empty Streets (1968)

alec wilder — Mon, 20 Nov 2006 06:26:55 GMT

Words by Willis Conover, Music by Alec Wilder Written in 1967 aka The City

21 - Blue Fool (1962)

alec wilder — Sun, 19 Nov 2006 05:17:50 GMT

Words and Music by Bernie Hanighen and Alec Wilder Written in 1949 Recorded late 1958 Marcus Belgrave (tp) Zoot Sims (ts) Roland Alexander (ts, fl) Teddy Charles (vib) Mal Waldron (p) Kenny Burrell (g) Addison Farmer, Eustis Guillemet (b) Charlie Persip, Ed Shaughnessy (d) Betty Blake (vo) LP Bethlehem BCP 6058

20 - Who Can I Turn To? (1951)

alec wilder — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 10:24:10 GMT

Written in 1941 Recorded August 1951

19 - Summer is A-Comin' In (1957)

alec wilder — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 07:37:54 GMT

Words by Marshall Barer Written in 1952 Recorded December 9, 1957 From Cleo Laine Cleo's Choice LP (Quintessence QJ-25401 1980)

18 - J.P. Dooley III (1941)

alec wilder — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 08:47:13 GMT

Words by William Engvick; Music by Wilder and Morty Palitz Vocal by Helen Forrest, Dalton Rizzotto, Harry James and the band Recorded December 11, 1941

17 - Quintet No. 2 for Woodwinds (1957)

alec wilder — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 07:11:53 GMT

Samuel Baron flute; Jerome Roth oboe; David Glazer clarinet; John Barrows horn; Bernard Garfield bassoon

16 - Parker's Lament (1954)

alec wilder — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 08:32:39 GMT

Words by William Engvick Lowe, Guitar is Mundell Lowe; Morehouse, Drums is Chauncey Morehouse Recorded December 1953

15 - It's So Peaceful in the Country (1941)

alec wilder — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 05:47:08 GMT

Recorded June 24, 1941

14 - Horn Belt Boogie (1952)

alec wilder — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 07:23:45 GMT

First of four movements of Jazz Suite for Four Horns, aka Conversation Piece Recorded September 1951

13 - Pennsylvania (1948)

alec wilder — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 08:35:59 GMT

Words by Wilder; Music by Finckel, who lived in Pennsylvania Recorded December 31, 1947

12 - There's Doubt in My Mind (1952)

alec wilder — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 10:36:01 GMT

Al Lafett is Alexander Lafayette Chew Wilder in disguise Words by Sundgaard (who died on October 22 at age 96 - R.I.P.)

11 - Your House (1965)

alec wilder — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 05:00:30 GMT

Words by William Engvick Written in 1954 From LP Winter of My Discontent (Ascot AM 13014)

10 - Names From the War (1960)

alec wilder — Wed, 08 Nov 2006 08:45:57 GMT

09 - Dance Man Buys a Farm (1941)

alec wilder — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 09:34:46 GMT

Recorded August 7, 1940

08 - You Weren't There (1952)

alec wilder — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 20:51:46 GMT

Capitol 1968 Vocal with orchestra conducted by Nelson Riddle Recorded January 10, 1952

07 - You Never Gave It a Try (1955)

alec wilder — Sat, 04 Nov 2006 04:14:16 GMT

Words by Wilder; Music by Eddie Heywood Recorded December 1954

06 - Cottleston Pie (1961)

alec wilder — Sat, 04 Nov 2006 03:35:38 GMT

Words by A. A. Milne Originally issued in 1951 as Golden Records R62

05 - I'll Dance You (1949)

alec wilder — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 06:52:28 GMT

Words by Marshall Barer

04 - Goodbye, John (1956)

alec wilder — Thu, 02 Nov 2006 07:30:35 GMT

Words by Eager Written in 1949

03 - Zorch! (1957)

alec wilder — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 07:47:09 GMT

Words by William Engvick Recorded November 1953 See redblanchard dot com for context, and to hear Things are Mighty Dimph in South Pahrumph (1961) also by Engvick-Wilder

02 - The Thief (1956)

alec wilder — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 07:12:20 GMT

Words by Norman Gimbel, Music by Alec Wilder

01 - Concerning Etchings (1939)

alec wilder — Mon, 30 Oct 2006 10:34:17 GMT

Recorded at the first Octet session on December 19, 1938 Gross harpsichord; Carroll clarinet; Mondello bass clarinet; Powell flute; Miller oboe; Goltzer bassoon; Carroll bass; Gillis drums