Added: Apr 25, 2008
From: kenslavin1961
Duration: 3:1
This is one of my all-time favorite performances by Connie Francis: "The Shadow of Your Smile." The song has become a jazz standard since its debut in the mid-1960s. The theme song from the film THE SANDPIPER, starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton and directed by Vincente Minnelli, it won the Academy Award for "Best Song" and a Grammy Award for "Song of the Year." It has been recorded by many great artists and was a hit for Tony Bennett. I believe Connie's version -- included on her "Movie Greats of the '60s" album -- is superb. It showcases her voice at its mid-60s peak: mature, supple, rich, clear, and nuanced. (Video conceived and created by Ken Slavin, using images from his personal collection of Connie Francis memorabilia.)
Channel: Music
Tags: 1960s academy award burton connie female francis grammy minnelli of pop shadow singers smile songs taylor the your
Rating: 5.00 (15 ratings) Views: 4134' favoriteCount='18 Comments: 3
kenslavin1961 Says:
May 20, 2008 - So glad you like it! This is one of my top five or six songs by her. I think it is perfect! Best, Ken
Politeama Says:
Jun 23, 2008 - What a gorgeous voice! i love this lady, Miss Connie Francis, everything she touched sounded more beautiful. So much talent and musicality in this great artist. I simply adore her and God Bless Her. I saw her on tv recently and she looked great.
classylady1447 Says:
Jun 28, 2008 - ENJOY ~
cd23nr Says:
May 19, 2008 - Enchanting song from a beautiful woman with a voice words can't describe. Thanks Ken