Come Dance with Me (song)
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"Come Dance With Me" is a popular song composed by Jimmy Van Heusen, with lyrics by Sammy Cahn
as the title track for Frank Sinatra's 1959 album of the same name.
The song references Terpsichore
, one of the nine Muses, and "Basie Boots" in reference to Count Basie
.
Sammy Cahn
Sammy Cahn was an American lyricist, songwriter and musician. He is best known for his romantic lyrics to films and Broadway songs, as well as stand-alone songs premiered by recording companies in the Greater Los Angeles Area...
as the title track for Frank Sinatra's 1959 album of the same name.
The song references Terpsichore
Terpsichore
In Greek mythology, Terpsichore "delight of dancing" was one of the nine Muses, ruling over dance and the dramatic chorus. She lends her name to the word "terpsichorean" which means "of or relating to dance". She is usually depicted sitting down, holding a lyre, accompanying the dancers' choirs...
, one of the nine Muses, and "Basie Boots" in reference to Count Basie
Count Basie
William "Count" Basie was an American jazz pianist, organist, bandleader, and composer. Basie led his jazz orchestra almost continuously for nearly 50 years...
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Notable recordings
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- Manilow Sings SinatraManilow Sings SinatraManilow Sings Sinatra is an album by singer-songwriter Barry Manilow, released in 1998. The album was a compilation of himself singing songs originally made notable by Frank Sinatra, who had recently died...
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- Come Dance with Me! (1959)