That Real Romance (1942) - Larry Taylor

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Larry's tone and phrasing here sound remarkably like Earl Warren's, from the Basie band -- which is, of course, a compliment! Lead alto saxist Earl doubled as the Count's romantic crooner. By '42, with the US now involved in the fight, everybody -- but _everybody_ -- had gone romantic, including ol' hep cat Barnet. Audiences wanted soothing sounds -- sentimental homefront material and of course love songs -- and the bouncy tempos for vocal sides were less commonly heard, apart from on the occasional rhythm number. This tune, composed by Barnet band pianist Bill Miller, is lovely!

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