Have You Met Miss Jones?
Song
| "Have You Met Miss Jones?" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| Published | 1937 |
| Composer(s) | Richard Rodgers |
| Lyricist(s) | Lorenz Hart |
"Have You Met Miss Jones?" is a popular song that was written for the musical comedy I'd Rather Be Right. The music was written by Richard Rodgers and the lyrics by Lorenz Hart. The song was published in 1937.[1]
Background
In the musical the song is performed by characters Peggy Jones and Phil Barker. In the 1937 version these characters were played by Joy Hodges and Austin Marshall.[2]
In movie Gentlemen Marry Brunettes (1955) sung by Rudy Vallee, Jane Russell, Jeanne Crain (dubbed by Anita Ellis), Scott Brady (dubbed by Robert Farnon) and Alan Young, Danced by Jane Russell and Jeanne Crain.
Recordings
- Joe Rines and His Orchestra (1937)
- Stan Getz – The Artistry of Stan Getz (1953)[3]
- Benny Goodman with Teddy Wilson and Gene Krupa – Camel Caravan (1937)[3]
- Tony Bennett - Tony Bennett, Stan Getz & Friends (1964)[4]
- Ahmad Jamal – Ahmad Jamal at the Top: Poinciana Revisited (1969)[3]
- Red Norvo with Charles Mingus and Tal Farlow – 1950[3]
- Bing Crosby — Bing Sings Whilst Bregman Swings (1956)
- Joe Pass – Virtuoso (1973)[3][5]
- George Shearing – 1947[3]
- Art Tatum – The Art Tatum Solo Masterpieces Vol. 1 (1953)[3]
- Frank Sinatra - Swing Along With Me (1961)[6]
- McCoy Tyner – Reaching Fourth (1963)[3]
- Kenny Garrett – Introducing Kenny Garrett (1985)
- Robbie Williams – Bridget Jones's Diary (2001)[3]
Influence
The song's bridge, featuring key motion by major thirds, may have served as an inspiration to John Coltrane in the development of "Coltrane changes".[7]
References
- ^ Have You Met Miss Jones? at jazzstandards.com - retrieved on 27 April 2009
- ^ I'd Rather Be Right 1937 at lorenzhart.org Archived 2012-12-31 at the Wayback Machine - retrieved on 5 June 2012
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Gioia, Ted (2012). The Jazz Standards: A Guide to the Repertoire. New York City: Oxford University Press. pp. 140–141. ISBN 978-0-19-993739-4.
- ^ "Tony Bennett - 1960-1964".
- ^ Pass, Joe; Leone, Roland (1 June 1998). Joe Pass -- Virtuoso Standards Songbook Collection: Authentic Guitar TAB. Alfred Publishing Company, Incorporated. p. 4. ISBN 978-0-7692-1710-9. Retrieved 15 April 2012.
- ^ "Swing Along with Me - Frank Sinatra | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic.
- ^ Jay Thomas: Giant Steps commentary at jazzstandards.com - retrieved on 27 April 2009
See also
- v
- t
- e
- Fly with Me
- Poor Little Ritz Girl
- The Garrick Gaieties
- Dearest Enemy
- The Girl Friend
- Peggy-Ann
- A Connecticut Yankee
- Present Arms
- Chee-Chee
- Ever Green
- Simple Simon
- America's Sweetheart
- Jumbo
- On Your Toes
- Babes in Arms
- I'd Rather Be Right
- The Boys from Syracuse
- I Married an Angel
- Too Many Girls
- Higher and Higher
- Pal Joey
- By Jupiter
- "Manhattan"
- "Mountain Greenery"
- "Here in My Arms"
- "Blue Room"
- "My Heart Stood Still"
- "Thou Swell"
- "To Keep My Love Alive"
- "You Took Advantage of Me"
- "With a Song in My Heart"
- "A Ship Without a Sail"
- "Dancing on the Ceiling"
- "Ten Cents a Dance"
- "He Was Too Good to Me"
- "I've Got Five Dollars"
- "Isn't It Romantic?"
- "Lover"
- "Mimi"
- "You Are Too Beautiful"
- "Blue Moon"
- "It's Easy to Remember (And So Hard to Forget)"
- "The Most Beautiful Girl in the World"
- "My Romance"
- "Little Girl Blue"
- "There's a Small Hotel"
- "Glad to Be Unhappy"
- "Slaughter on Tenth Avenue"
- "Where or When"
- "I Wish I Were in Love Again"
- "My Funny Valentine"
- "Johnny One Note"
- "The Lady Is a Tramp"
- "Have You Met Miss Jones?"
- "I'll Tell the Man in the Street"
- "Spring Is Here"
- "Falling in Love with Love"
- "This Can't Be Love"
- "Sing for Your Supper"
- "I Like to Recognize the Tune"
- "I Didn't Know What Time It Was"
- "Give It Back to the Indians"
- "You're Nearer"
- "It Never Entered My Mind"
- "I Could Write a Book"
- "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered"
- "Ev'rything I've Got"
- "Wait till You See Her"
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