The Sweetest Sounds (song)

The melodic theme appears to have been inspired by an orchestral figure in the final movement of Johannes Brahms' Piano Concerto No. 2 (Brahms) (measures 64–80). ==In television and film==

• Judy Garland featured the song on The Judy Garland Show episode that aired November 10, 1963 in a medley performed with Count Basie and his orchestra. • Barbra Streisand featured the song in the 1973 broadcast Barbra Streisand...And Other Musical Instruments. • The song is featured in the 1997 adaptation of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella, performed as a duet by Brandy and Paolo Montalban. • The song is featured in the third season premiere of Only Murders in the Building. ==Recordings==

In addition to the respective cast albums and telefilm recordings, the song has been recorded by various artists including: • Peggy Lee – included in her album ''Sugar 'n' Spice'' (1962) • Perry Como – for his album By Request (1962). • Sergio Franchi recorded the song for his 1963 RCA Victor Red Seal album Broadway...I Love You. • Eydie Gormé – Blame It on the Bossa Nova (1963) • Blossom Dearie - on her album ''Blossom Dearie Sings Rootin' Songs'' (1963). • Ella Fitzgerald's swinging cover can be heard on her 1964 Verve Records release Hello, Dolly!. • Andy Williams released a version of the song on his 1964 album The Great Songs from "My Fair Lady" and Other Broadway Hits. • Kathy Kirby – a single release in 1964. • Nancy Wilson – for her album Broadway – My Way (1964) • Kate Smith – for her album The Sweetest Sounds (1964) • Patti Page – in her album Love After Midnight (1964) • Carmen McRae - from her album Woman Talk (Live At The Village Gate) (1966). • Sarah Vaughan - from her album Sassy Swings Again (1967). • Shirley Bassey recorded the song for her 1965 album Shirley Stops the Shows. • Helen O'Connell recorded the song for her 1963 album ''An Era Reborn with Helen O'Connell''. • Barbra Streisand – Barbra Streisand... and Other Musical Instruments (1973) • Rosemary Clooney – for her album Rosemary Clooney Sings Rodgers, Hart & Hammerstein (1990). • Bobby Darin recorded the song on January 11, 1963. It remained unreleased until June 8, 1999: Ultra-Lounge – Wild, Cool & Swingin'. • Rebecca Martin - for her album Middlehope (2001) • Cécile McLorin Salvant - on her album The Window (2018) ==References==