Emily (Johnny Mandel and Johnny Mercer song)
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"Emily" is a popular song composed by Johnny Mandel
, with lyrics by Johnny Mercer
. It was the title song to the 1964 film The Americanization of Emily
, where it was introduced by Julie Andrews
. It has since been recorded by numerous artists, notably Bill Evans
and Tony Bennett
.
Frank Sinatra recorded it twice, for his 1964 album Softly, as I Leave You
and again in the 1970s for an unreleased album. His second recording was released on The Complete Reprise Studio Recordings
.
"Emily" became particularly associated with Bill Evans, who recorded it for the first time for his 1967 album Further Conversations with Myself
.
Johnny Mandel
Johnny Mandel is an American composer and arranger of popular songs, film music and jazz. Among the musicians he has worked with are Count Basie, Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee, Anita O'Day, Barbra Streisand, and Shirley Horn.-Life:...
, with lyrics by Johnny Mercer
Johnny Mercer
John Herndon "Johnny" Mercer was an American lyricist, songwriter and singer. He is best known as a lyricist, but he also composed music. He was also a popular singer who recorded his own songs as well as those written by others...
. It was the title song to the 1964 film The Americanization of Emily
The Americanization of Emily
The Americanization of Emily is a 1964 American comedy-drama war film written by Paddy Chayefsky and directed by Arthur Hiller, loosely adapted from the novel of the same name by William Bradford Huie who had been a SeaBee officer on D-Day....
, where it was introduced by Julie Andrews
Julie Andrews
Dame Julia Elizabeth Andrews, DBE is an English film and stage actress, singer, and author. She is the recipient of Golden Globe, Emmy, Grammy, BAFTA, People's Choice Award, Theatre World Award, Screen Actors Guild and Academy Award honors...
. It has since been recorded by numerous artists, notably Bill Evans
Bill Evans
William John Evans, known as Bill Evans was an American jazz pianist. His use of impressionist harmony, inventive interpretation of traditional jazz repertoire, and trademark rhythmically independent, "singing" melodic lines influenced a generation of pianists including: Chick Corea, Herbie...
and Tony Bennett
Tony Bennett
Tony Bennett is an American singer of popular music, standards, show tunes, and jazz....
.
Frank Sinatra recorded it twice, for his 1964 album Softly, as I Leave You
Softly, as I Leave You (album)
Softly, as I Leave You is a 1964 studio album by the American singer Frank Sinatra.This album was Sinatra's first tentative attempt to come to terms with rock and roll music...
and again in the 1970s for an unreleased album. His second recording was released on The Complete Reprise Studio Recordings
The Complete Reprise Studio Recordings
The Complete Reprise Studio Recordings is a 1995 box set album by the American singer Frank Sinatra. The release coincided with Sinatra's 80th birthday celebration.The original 1995 packaging had the 20 discs encased in a small, leather-bound trunk...
.
"Emily" became particularly associated with Bill Evans, who recorded it for the first time for his 1967 album Further Conversations with Myself
Further Conversations with Myself
Further Conversations with Myself is a 1967 album by jazz pianist Bill Evans. All the pieces are solo with piano overdubs, a method Evans used on his earlier release Conversations with Myself...
.