In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning - Tony DeSare (Sinatra 100th)

Correction: Correct spelling of writer's name is David Mann, not David Man.
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"In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning" is a 1955 popular song composed by David Mann, with lyrics by Bob Hilliard. It was introduced as the title track of Frank Sinatra's 1955 album In the Wee Small Hours.
It was composed by Mann and Hilliard during a post-midnight session at Hilliard's New Jersey home. Mann was about to depart for New York when Hilliard insisted he remain to try some impromptu songwriting. Mann reluctantly agreed and eventually came up with the tune, to which Hilliard quickly wrote a lyric.[1]
Recordings[edit]
Frank Sinatra, on the album In The Wee Small Hours (1955).
Johnny Mathis, on the album Wonderful Wonderful (1957).
Andy Williams, on the album Lonely Street (1959).
Ella Fitzgerald, on the album "Ella Fitzgerald Live at Mister Kelly's" (recorded 1958/rel. 2007).
Julie London, on the album Around Midnight (1960).
Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers, on the album Caravan (1962).
Johnny Hartman, featured on the album I Just Dropped By to Say Hello (1963).
Astrud Gilberto, on the album I Haven't Got Anything Better To Do (1969).
Carly Simon, on her album My Romance (1990).
Barbra Streisand has covered the song twice. On her 1991 retrospective, Just For the Record, Barbra sang a medley of "When You Gotta Go" and "Wee Small Hours of the Morning" (from a 1969 live performance). In 2009, Streisand recorded a new, studio version of "Wee Small Hours" for her album, Love is the Answer, produced by jazz artist *Liza Minnelli, on her 1996 album Gently.
Carol Sloane, on her 1996 album, "The Songs Sinatra Sang".
Rosemary Clooney, on At Long Last (with the Count Basie Orchestra) (1998).
Chris Botti, on his album Slowing Down the World (1999), featuring Sting on vocals.
Nanci Griffith, on her 2001 album, Clock Without Hands.
Jamie Cullum, on his album Pointless Nostalgic (2002).
Ronnie Milsap, on his 2004 album Just for a Thrill.
Dave Van Norden, featured in The Matador (2005).
Kurt Elling, on his 2007 release Nightmoves, as a medley with "Leaving Again" (Keith Jarrett).
John Mayer with Chris Botti on the Late Show with David Letterman on Thanksgiving Day, 2008.
Daniel Matto, on his 2010 release I'm Old Fashioned.
Diana Krall.
Gary Crosby on the album "Gary Crosby belts the blues"

[@magsrj340]

Beautiful voice

[@markhallie]

I sing a little myself and I've seen Frank twice in my life and I gotta tell ya..... You are f**kin GOOD!

[@DanielLight]

Such a beautiful rendition. Absolutely gorgeous.

[@7ettebette]

Such a beautiful song sung by an equally wonderful and beautiful man!

[@rogerskimberlyg444]

Mr. DeSare you hit a few of the low notes and I just about fell off my chair while listening. Nice job.

[@musicinreverse7479]

Thr De Sare voice at it's best.

[@thomasharner92]

Keep doing what you're doing Mr. DeSare. You're a class act and being a 21 year old who grew up on the likes of Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett I respect your work to keep these great songs alive. Beautiful rendition

[@randallsundeen3383]

Thank you Mr Desare for keeping this wonderful Music alive three cheers for Glen's Falls

[@brunovanhove1832]

Beautiful,,,

[@bonnyehill289]

Wow, I just heard Tony for the first time!!! I've been on Pandora for months and this was the first time I heard of you. Wonderful voice, love this smooth, kool rendition. I think I found another new favorite artist. I'm anxious to hear more of your music.

[@TonyDeSareMusic]

Bonnye Hill Thanks Bonnye. Hope you've been keeping up with all the latest tracks!

[@Jsallette99]

Great video and fabulous tune!! I will be downloading from ITunes... Tony DeSare is totally one of a kind... This classy tune deserves a place on everyone's ITunes list of must haves... I an looking forward to more great tunes like "In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning - from Tony DeSare. Digital singles are excellent ways for fans to have new music from this super talented artist... Tiny DeSare and Team Please keep them coming!!! We absolutely love these stellar sounds!!

[@doctorwu222]

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!!! Keep it up Mr. DeSare!!

[@kambalache718]

Husky kind of vocals that add the right early hours mood to this most beautiful song I love so much! B R A V O

[@kassandraallbright699]

The first time I heard Tony, he made me feel so utterly elegant, as though I were wearing one of my 40s black cocktail dresses, hair swept up and sensually falling to the back, very sheer nylons, just enough leg and stylish black patent leather pumps. I did the 40s in style, and Mr. Desare brought that flashing back to me. Seduction has new music, and a beautiful soulful face.

[@robertbruce1386]

Talent ? You've got plenty, Tony. I remembered this song from my youth, so of course I KZbin'd it fully expecting to see Sinatra and Carly, and John Mayer was a pleasant surprise.... but then I saw your name (I'd not seen it before, but I'm old and don't get "out" much). Anyway, I decided to give a quick listen......... Turned out to be the whole thing. Glad I did... Goin' to check out your music now. Bravo, Tony, bravo !

[@Gershwin48]

Loved this.

[@markfernandez8834]

Hola Tony! Que belleza esta interpretacion, que hermoso tema y hecho con tanta sensibilidad, el pianista es extraordinario, hace unas armonias soñadas, felicitaciones Tony muy buen trabajo, un abrazo!.Diana

[@acrobaticcatt]

This deserves more views. Your voice is awesome!

[@TonyDeSareMusic]

Catherine Jung Thanks Catherine. Trying to get the stuff out there!

[@QDRquality]

Boy oh boy, this was just lovely!

[@TonyDeSareMusic]

Thanks!

[@evolutionofwords]

The closest I've come to a Frank deserving cover. In all honesty, it appears so simple, but the execution is terribly difficult. It's Frank's unique tone, emotive voice & ability to sing but almost do it as if he was speaking. So, well done. 👏🏼

[@alexanuchid]

Look at tha fabulous face ..and oh wha a handsome voice you have !!

[@jpeg766]

You're blessed with a terrific job on this one, very pleasant voice, man! I did a cover of this myself, one of my favorite Frank Sinatra songs.

[@godfatherjazz]

What can I say... Just Awesome !!

[@christellek4135]

Just love your rich deep voice. Exceptionally gifted. You are doubly blessed .......piano and voice......WoW.

[@cobwebschannel]

Man this fantastic! Bravo sir!

[@TonyDeSareMusic]

Thanks Daniel!

[@kambalache718]

Very very beautiful live rendition indeed, several times 'been listening so far and shall listen once more before I get to sleep, many many thanks for having it uploaded and thus, easy to be found inhere plus shared º namaste

[@karenmccants1439]

Absolutely gorgeous, Tony...this is on my list to record also, I just love it.

[@lonestar1]

Bought it! Absolute perfection Tony!!!!!!

[@ManOfRhythm]

Yes, this is an excellent rendition, thanks for sharing!

[@marisita124]

Simply great! Thanks!

[@LisaCasalino]

You're killing me!!!! LOVE.

[@brendarose3543]

you have a beautiful voice

[@JoeHarkinsHimself]

so goood. so knowing. I love the small ways in which you made this your own and not an imitation of . . . well, need I say? Great work Tony.

[@kirby19711]

Fine rendition! ....timbre. ...interpretation. ..emotions. ..it's a good'n! Best regards, Nat King Currie (baritone)

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kirby19711 Thanks Nat!

[@kevinmackler]

man that was awesome. also recorded this one on my birthday ;). what a great day to record covers wasnt it. beautiful rendition, and what a lovely voice you have

[@TonyDeSareMusic]

Thanks...One more to come recorded on your birthday. Stay tuned!

[@kevinmackler]

Hahahaha thats great! I look forward to it

[@BradMcNett]

This is great!

[@kenweedon1620]

A lovey song most beautifully sung Kenweedon weedon

[@sallysigler727]

Oh gees, I’ve been in love with Bon Jovi all this time, now I’m switching!

[@TonyDeSareMusic]

Ha ha, thanks Sally!

[@steinyd]

Tony, I'm waiting for you to record your rendition of the phone book. You can sing / play piano to anything and it'll sound great! See you in NYC this fall!

[@hmm1617641]

Not bad Desare. You're on your way to the top.

[@silkyshores69]

I just discovered you Tony. You did a beautiful rendition! All the best in your future endeavors.

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Michael Miller Thanks Michael!

[@patriciasylvia45]

Tony's sound is similar to the great Tommy Leonetti. Great Sinatra tribute.

[@arthurbanks2160]

It’s feeling the loneliness. Frank couldn’t have done it better.

[@XsetrocX]

The expression in this dudes face is just funny haha, but i love the voice though and this song is just beautiful, first heard it on the matador, but i think that was a different singer, beautiful whoever else sing this, i love sinatra's too, the expression though, hes got that what the fuck was that look whenever he pauses haha

[@Beccalotte1021]

You sir are giving Frank a run for his money. Incredible voice!

[@michaeloconnor6280]

Better than Sinatra. Check out the Sinatra version. it's wonderful. The Sinatra album by the same name is classic. Desare is better. Richer. Smokier baritone. Totally sexy. Amazing.