Connie Boswell - The Nearness Of You (H. Carmichael), 1940 video free download
From Wikipedia:
Constance Boswell (December 3, 1907 - October 11, 1976) was an American female vocalist born in Kansas City, Missouri but raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. With her sisters, Martha and Helvetia "Vet" Boswell, she performed in the 1930's as The Boswell Sisters and became a highly influential singing group during this period via recordings and radio. Connee (or Connie) herself is widely considered one of the greatest jazz female vocalists and was a major influence on Ella Fitzgerald.
In 1936, all the sisters got married, and Vet and Martha retired. Connie, on the other hand, even though she cut solo albums while with the group, directed her entire focus on her solo career. This collection represents some of her guest appearances in various old time radio shows including Bing Crosby, Command Performance, Good News, Kraft Music Hall, Mail Call, and Screen Guild Theater.
"The Nearness Of You" was originally written by Ned Jones and Hoagy Carmichael for the movie "Romance In The Dark" (1937) with Gladys Swarthout and John Boles.
Recording: Connie Boswell -- The Nearness Of You (H.Carmichael), Decca 1940
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10 years ago
Robert Silvestri
Connie sang from a wheelchair - or seated position - during her entire career, due to either a childhood bout with polio or a fall from the back of a coaster wagon. The general public was not aware of her condition although Boswell herself did not keep this secret. During World War II, she tried to get involved with the USO tours but was not given permission to travel overseas. The Army thought it might not be a morale-booster to have a singer who used a wheelchair perform for the troops.10 years ago
jburidan
Agustin se la plagió no cabe duda, asi como el panquelero que se la robó de Cuba, luego confeso que "Te vi pasar" se la robó porque los yanquis nos habian robado la mitad del territorio, no por ser mexicanos vamos a creer historias de patrioteras. agustin Lara era muy buen compositor, pero esta canción se la plagió descaradamente10 years ago
Bernardo Gutiérrez Tovar
Preciosa composición musical del Músico poeta Agustin Lara de Mexico. "Te vi pasar" que en USA la denominan "The nearness of you"10 years ago
Duncan Hackenbush
Brilliant. Her phrasing of the lyrics uncanny! Nat King Cole also did that very well.11 years ago
Lawrence Marquit
Anyone know who's playing backup?11 years ago
MrDEMcT
Nobody has ever sung this song better than this. Nobody. Maybe as well, but not better. The minimal accompaniment is absolutely perfect. Thank you for the upload, 240252.12 years ago
WarbleStrum
...lets have a mention of the genius who wrote this, the most beautiful love song ever, Mr Hoagy Carmichael...12 years ago
Paul Ostroff
@joelodelgado -Possibly so,but they were both awesome12 years ago
Jose Antonio Lorenzo Delgado
@paulostroff99 possibly, possibly. But its probably Ella Fitzgerald! :) who idolized connee!12 years ago
santb03
If by better you mean a robot with the intelligence of a rock, then yea.... I can see what you mean. You are what you listen to.12 years ago
Sugardaddy86
she sucks. lady gaga is waaaaay better.12 years ago
Jasmine Amelia
Ella absolutely adored her.12 years ago
Bud Lehn
So lovely. Just divine.12 years ago
mint green
This sounds a lot like Ella! I can totally see how she was a huge influence on Ella.12 years ago
hoopjnky
@bogeyat3 The Harry Sosnick band is playing here. Frank Signoreli on piano, Tony Gottuso guitar, Haig Stephens on string bass, and longtime Boswell Sisters and Connie Boswell percussionist Chancey Moreouse on the vibes and drums.13 years ago
TIMELESS TREASURES
The singing by Boswell is divine in every way...clear, elegant, warm and romantic! The photos are equally marvelous...have never seen a photo of the young Hoagy quite like the one you post! Thank you 240252 and to paulostroff99 for sharing! A true gem!13 years ago
Paul Ostroff
I like her more every day. TY for posting.13 years ago
dianelady52
Smooth like creamy coffee! Very nice. I have learned something new today. She has a beautiful voice. I shall enjoy listening to Connie. Thank you for posting such great past voices. I am thrilled to discover them each time I come to YT. I had just heard Hoagy Carmichael on the radio & came to search for her name & found you. Cheers.13 years ago
bogeyat3
of course, ed was dead by then, wonder who's on git?13 years ago
sistersongstress08
swoooooooooooooooooooooon!Related Videos
