'Blue Skies' is a popular song written by Irving Berlin in 1926. The song was composed in 1926 as a last-minute addition to the Rodgers and Hart musical Betsy. Although the show ran for 39 performances only 'Blue Skies' was an instant success with audiences on opening night demanding 24 encores of the piece from star Belle Baker. [1] During the final repetition Ms. Baker forgot her lyrics prompting Berlin to sing them from his seat in the front row.
SKU: HL.300460
UPC: 888680961800. 5.0x5.0x0.15 inches.
Irving Berlin was ever the optimist and Blue Skies may be his most up-beat lyric ever. Combined with the easy swing setting by Paris Rutherford and this is a feel good anthem. Your kids will love singing this and your audience will love listening. An easy ensemble scat section offers the architecture for solo scat singing if desired. Vocal ranges are moderate and perfect for the developing jazz choir.