Comments on: The Summer Knows (Theme from The Summer of ’42)

By: admin

admin — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:14:16 +0000

Lady Ruth,
You are so generous. Certainly, remembering the entire recording & performance as a special time of sharing with Bob must bring tears to your eyes.
Thank you for telling Michelle about me. She emailed me today.
My suspicion as to why the French song fake book is that the song is neither a French folk song nor a French popular song.
Rather it is a American song by a wonderful composer who was born in France.
My best wishes and sincere thanks to you Ruth as the joy and and sadness of the memory touched you this day and this season.
Warmly,
Ed

By: Lady Ruth Kelleher

Lady Ruth Kelleher — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:13:17 +0000

So totally French, but I couldn’t find “The Summer Knows” in my Hal Leonard” Big Book of French Songs” You know my French connection. It’s why I could hop over to Olomouc and perform and press that CD. Spent an hour with Michelle Mortensen today, passing on scores, scripts,etc. for Max Hobart and Joyce Kulhawik to perform. I encouraged her to give you and Brenda tickets for the Oct. 18th performance. Reviewing it all brings many tears to my eyes, as I feel the pain and grieving of Bob’s loss as well as the joy of our being in the Czech Republic, and performing your composition.
Brenda! I agree. My best to you both. Warmly, Lady Ruth

By: admin

admin — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:03:36 +0000

Yes, this is a very unique and special song.
Maybe Michel Legrand’s French heritage helped him to reflect on romance as he composed the piece.

By: Brenda Mascari

Brenda Mascari — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:49:13 +0000

What a beautiful song you’ve chosen for this week’s post