To mark the tenth anniversary of the passing of Mel Torme, here is one of his more memorable performances.
Was (Not Was) always featured outside vocalists, and on their release Born to Laugh at Tornadoes they persuaded "The Velvet Fog" to sing one of their compositions. Torme was a sharp guy with a sharp sense of humor, so he knew exactly what he was getting into. It's a lovely ballad, but the lyrics...well, the lyrics...
Friday, June 5, 2009
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