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Body and Soul (1930 song) "Body and Soul" is a popular song and jazz standard written in 1930 with music by Johnny Green and lyrics by Edward Heyman, Robert Sour and Frank Eyton. It was also used as the musical theme and underscoring in the American film noir boxing drama Body and Soul .
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The song Body and Soul was written by Edward Heyman, Johnny Green [US], Robert Sour and Frank Eyton and was first recorded by Jack Hylton and His Orchestra in 1930. It was covered by Michael Kanan - Nathanael Su, Carol Sloane, Rudy Smith Trio, Raphael Cruz and other artists.
Before it was interpolated into the Broadway revue, Three's A Crowd, Johnny Green's Body and Soul had been a hit in England. As the show went through tryouts, the lyrics of the song underwent a complete rewrite before its Broadway premiere. In this interactive Historical Essay, Thomas Cunniffe examines 17 recordings of B&S recorded between February and October 1930.
Sep 27, 2023 · The song “Body and Soul” is considered one of the most iconic jazz standards ever recorded. Composed by Johnny Green, with lyrics by Edward Heyman, Robert Sour, and Frank Eyton, it was first introduced in 1930 and has since been interpreted by countless musicians in various genres.
According to jazz critic Will Friedwald, "Body and Soul" was written when, in 1930, Johnny Green and Edward Heyman recieved a call from Gertrude Lawrence who needed some new material for her 1930 New York act. Friedwald's essay on "Body and Soul" in his book Stardust Melodies tells the complete story of the song's origins ( Will Friedwald ...