Back in Your Own Backyard
This song was written by Al Jolson, Billy Rose, and Dave Dreyer and first recorded in 1928. It has since been covered by many others including Patti Page, Billie Holiday and Bing Crosby. And now it is part of the Al Jolson Project with Larry DeAngelo and Friends.
By Judith Carlson-DeAngelo. Author Alex Haley paid $1 million to Saint Jude Children’s Hospital for this painting, which now resides in the permanent collection of the Alex Haley Society.
An original sentiment?
Long before Stephen Stills enthralled Hippiedom with Love the One You’re With, Burton Lane penned a sexier (some might say ‘sexist’) take on the opportunistic aspect of love. Larry DeAngelo sings this delightful song written for 1947’s Finian’s Rainbow. A must-listen for all those who really are naive enough to believe that absence makes the heart grow fonder and that there may be anything new under the sun. Homework assignment: Compare the Hippie version to the 1947 song. (Dedicated to Hank Pritchard).
“When I’m Not Near the Girl I Love” – listen or purchase now
Ed Zwirn, New York – IHS Jane’s Airport Review
13 December 2016
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