Johnston together with drummer Glenn Anderson and pianist Dale Scaife have a marvelous connection and sensitivity that provide the perfect touch to support not only the vocals but the eloquent and heartfelt solo of Dave Coules on tenor saxophone. Bassist Ron Johnston’s soulful opening on Track Two of “FIFTH ELEMENT” sets the tone for vocalist Nina Richmond, at her best, with phrasing and control to rival the finest. In fact he knew very well that Berkeley Square was the last place on earth you would expect to hear a nightingale.This classic wartime love song composed by Manning Sherwin, with lyrics by Eric Maschwitz, gets an innovative twist that only arranger Dave Coules can conjure. Indeed when the dawn comes up they contemplate whether it was real or all a dream.Įric Maschwitz wasn’t mistaken when he wrote about the nightingale. Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square Nat King Cole Gloria Estefan A Sentimental Christmas With Nat King C. When the two lovers in the song meet in Mayfair they imagine angels dining at the Ritz, streets paved with stars and a nightingale singing in Berkeley Square. Well, the lyrics of his song actually contemplate how the power of love can transform our perception of things so the “whole damned world seemed upside down”. So why did Eric Maschwitz write about the extremely unlikely event of a nightingale singing in central London? Could he have mistaken a robin or other nocturnal singing bird for a nightingale? Nightingales are not the only birds to sing at night and many people in cities and towns will mistake the sound of a robin singing for a nightingale. They are secretive birds and tend to be found in thick scrubs and bushes and dense woodland singing from deep cover. A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra appeared on The Billboards Best Sellers in Stores pop chart on 23 November 1940. It was covered by David Halliday, Julian Yeo & His Retro Jazz Band, Ron Barber & Francie Zucco, Denise Montana and other artists.
It was first recorded by Vera Lynn in 1940. However, the chances of hearing a nightingale sing in London are slim. The song A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square was written by Eric Maschwitz and Manning Sherwin and was first performed by Judy Campbell. Once she has found a suitable partner, the male will cease singing during the night but will continue to sing during the day to defend his territory. A NIGHTINGALE SANG IN BERKELEY SQUARE BASE SAR From The. Female nightingales become quite active around midnight and will move around looking for a mate. Nightingale Sang in Berbely Sanat re ( Barkley ) By Eric Maschwitz and. They are also famous for singing at night but only unpaired males sing regularly at night. That certain night, the night we met There was magic abroad in the air There were angels dining at the Ritz And a nightingale sang in Berkley Square I may be right, I may be wrong But I'm. Nightingales are famous for their song and they have been important symbols for poets throughout history who have been inspired by the creativity and spontaneity of their call. A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square by Nat King Cole The Touch of Your Lips. The moon that lingered over London town, Poor puzzled moon, He wore a frown. It was written in Le Lavandou, then a small French fishing village, by Eric Maschwitz, an English entertainer and writer, and Manning Sherwin, an American composer. A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square is a song published in 1940 and made popular by Vera Lynn during the Second World War.
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