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.: Prelude To A Kiss :. Jerry Date Submitted:  2023-03-31 [Archive Date: 2023-06-29] Genre:  Jazz/Swing Original Artist:  Many From 1938 On Additional Info:  Disc Mfg:    Disc #:   Description:  Now, for something different. This song was written by Duke Ellington. Its an extremely chromatic and complex using sophisticated mathematics that were rare in 1938. He included rising semitones at the end of the bridge opening both A sections making extensive use of secondary dominant chords, progressions, diatonic circle of fifths, and evaded cadences. He recorded it first as an instrumental but returned to the studio weeks later adding lyrics. Overall Rank:  Rank Unavailable Total Comments:  6 Listen:      [Be certain that Pop-ups are not blocked]

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Comment by: mav2100 (Total comments: 4028  Submissions: 252) Mon, Apr 3rd, 2023  So romantic. This is a beautiful song and you sound great. Love it!! Mwahhhhhhhh, Pam Reply: People don't know what to do or say about this song. It's so different than what we're all use to...but, I heard it and really liked and thought I'd lay it down. Thank you so much Pam...that's my prelude to a kiss so pucker up!...LOL Comment by: Starlyter - Brad (Total comments: 3089  Submissions: 363) Sun, Apr 2nd, 2023  Hey Jerry, in for a second listen this morning. A super sing my friend.....Brad Reply: Thank so much, I could kiss you...just as a prelude! LOL Seriously, I appreciate you Brad! Comment by: BevB (Total comments: 3323  Submissions: 202) Sun, Apr 2nd, 2023  Wonderful song and sing here Jerry. Loved my listen this morning. :) Reply: Thank you Bev...it was a challenge with those odd, seldom heard notes in the mix. Comment by: djptdan (Total comments: 333  Submissions: 736) Sat, Apr 1st, 2023  I enjoyed listening to you.Dan Reply: Thanks Dan! Comment by: Rich101 (Total comments: 4331  Submissions: 250) Fri, Mar 31st, 2023  Good afternoon Jerry!! My first time hearing this one my friend! You are so good at these songs!! Beautifully performed ! I enjoyed listening to you alot! Hope that you have a terrific weekend!! RICH Reply: Haha...these songs? Thank you but this is the, essentially the only one. There are a few more but i won't bore everyone with them! LOL Thanks Rich...Jerry

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Jerry performs Prelude To A Kiss on Karaoke Showcase of Karaoke Scene Magazine Online: Jerry performs Prelude To A Kiss on Karaoke Showcase - Now, for something different. This song was written by Duke Ellington. Its an extremely chromatic and complex using sophisticated mathematics that were rare in 1938. He included rising semitones at the end of the bridge opening both A sections making extensive use of secondary dominant chords, progressions, diatonic circle of fifths, and evaded cadences. He recorded it first as an instrumental but returned to the studio weeks later adding lyrics.
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