Russ Morgan and His Orchestra - Sunflower (1949) video free download
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Duration: 02:51
Uploaded: 2011/05/29
Charted at #5 in Billboard in February 1949. B-side of "Cruising Down the River" which was a #1 hit. Also #12 for Jack Fulton in March 1949, #13 for Jack Smith & the Crew-Chiefs in April 1949, #14 for Frank Sinatra in March 1949, #19 for Ray McKinley and His Orchestra in March 1949 and #28 for Jack Kilty in April 1949.
Original Billboard overall rating for the record: 88 out of 100.
Written by Mack David.
Comments
10 years ago
R Shur
This is such a tough call. How much similarity is too much? The hook that Jerry copied was just a few notes, and the chances are pretty good that a lot of composers will come up with them. Jerry took the notes in a different direction after the hook, so I think it is plausible that he honestly wrote the song without intentionally copying Mack's work. 10 years ago
Keith Otis Edwards
You misunderstand. This ("Sunflower') isn't plagiarism; "Hello, Dolly" is. At least that's what the court ruled.11 years ago
Keith Otis Edwards
This song, written by Mack David, was the subject of a famous lawsuit. When the title song to "Hello, Dolly!" -written by Jerry Herman- became a hit, David sued, claiming that it was a rip of this song. Herman claimed that he had never heard this song before, but the rule is 8 consecutive notes the same, and it's plagiarism. The chorus certainly does sound like "Hello, Dolly!" and Herman had to pay Mack David a handsome settlement.11 years ago
lilmike55912
good recording!!! fantastic!12 years ago
John Belz
Jack Morgan will not play this song because is doesn't want to have to play everybody's state songs.Related Videos
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