"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 only 39 performances, "Blue Skies" was an instant success, with audiences on opening night demanding 24 encores of the piece from star Belle Baker. During the final repetition, Ms. Baker forgot her lyrics, prompting Berlin to sing them from his seat in the front row.
In 1978, Willie Nelson released a version of "Blue Skies" which became a #1 country music hit. This version harkened back to 1939 when it was a major western swing and country standard, performed by Moon Mullican.
Although many great musicians have recorded this great song, Dan and Erin's version has become the standard by which all other versions are judged.
27 июн 2024
