SUMMERTIME ~ JONI MITCHELL HERBIE HANCOCK AND STEVIE WONDER ~ SUMMERTIME ON THE GULFCOAST

"Summertime" is an aria composed by George Gershwin for the 1935 opera Porgy and Bess. The lyrics are by DuBose Heyward, the author of the novel Porgy on which the opera was based. The song soon became a popular and much recorded jazz standard, described as "without doubt... one of the finest songs the composer ever wrote....Gershwin's highly evocative writing brilliantly mixes elements of jazz and the song styles of blacks in the southeast United States from the early twentieth century.
In September 1936, a recording by Billie Holiday was the first to hit the national pop charts, reaching # 12.[3] Other notable recordings include those by Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald in 1957; Sam Cooke in 1961; and Janis Joplin with Big Brother and the Holding Company on the 1968 album Cheap Thrills. The most commercially successful version was by Billy Stewart, who reached # 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1966.
I am unable to be online very much these days and I look forward to being back in touch with some very special folks I have met along the way...this is my way of sending some long overdue hellos and hugs to each of you..
This is some video my sister, Amy captured on Pensacola Beach and the photographs were taken by our dear friend, June...I put their great images together with this great classic song...guess that makes me the amateur videographer...all I know is I enjoy experimenting with the magic of movie maker.
This is also a celebration of life for the moment as the waters appear clear and beautiful...and, there seems to be signs of life in the water and on the shore..for that I am deeply thankful.
Will be updating this information over the next couple of days.
LYRICS:
Summertime,
And the livin' is easy
Fish are jumpin'
And the cotton is high
Oh, Your daddy's rich
And your mamma's good lookin'
So hush little baby
Don't you cry
One of these mornings
You're going to rise up singing
Then you'll spread your wings
And you'll take to the sky
But until that morning
There's a'nothing can harm you
With your daddy and mammy standing by
Summertime,
And the livin' is easy
Fish are jumpin'
And the cotton is high
Your daddy's rich
And your mamma's good lookin'
So hush little baby
Don't you cry

[@danyelcheathon2160]

Omg I love this song!!!

[@1953jazzman]

Another masterpiece from Sherry - artful blending of just the right visuals with the genius of Herbie Hancock and Joni Mitchell (and Stevie too!) We sure miss you over in the neighborhood! We'll leave the porch light on for you! Luv and hugs! Lamar

[@BisonII]

AWESOME MR. GENIUS HANCOCK!!

[@ch2dotnet]

Fantastic upload!!!

[@tisha812]

Love it!!!

[@rocantenrocanten4150]

любимая версия. обожаю.

[@valambiguous]

Many have done their own lovely versions of "Summertime"...This rendition is Cotton Club Lounge, high in the sky....Thank you Sherrylynn ; ) * * * * * !

[@sentimentaljourneyproductions]

Thank you, Michael...I know how much you love the late great classics..appreciate you visit..makes me want to come over and hear you sing one of those great ole songs..

[@jellyjukebox]

Wonderful Joni and friends, great video as well Sherry, I got over to Pensacola Beach a week ago to see a friend and the sand and sea were beautiful, even got up the nerve to swim a bit, no oil to be seen! Hope life is good - Scotty

[@maricen]

Thanks for the upload. Could you upload the version without the wave sound too? Thankssss

[@kendiggins2306]

Mucho Gusto, me digs the whole esthetic.

[@sentimentaljourneyproductions]

Mark, thanks so much for coming by...really means alot to me and so glad I could help you have an 8 minute 39 second vacation..that is what this is all about for me..hope to find time to come a visiting soon. I appreciate you so much..Have a great weekend.

[@sentimentaljourneyproductions]

I appreciate you coming by so much...Just came by to your awesome channel and collection of great uploads...wow, one of the best I have seen..haven't been able to do much visiting lately, but looking forward to the day...take care and thank you so much..

[@GlenAnne99]

Hey Sister :) Coming over for my ocean breeze fix...lol. This is lovely, Sherry. I can almost feel the breeze in my face and the sand underneath my feet. Hope you are well, sweet Sister. XOXO Annie

[@sentimentaljourneyproductions]

Your kind comment puts a smile on my face..Thank you forever, Cpons...Your comment is all the award I need.

[@sebxcore27]

Without the sound of the Sea it could be better it pisses me off! but thank you for that version I was looking for it.

[@InBy9OutBy5]

Wow, this is great. Who is playing the sop sax ? Wayne Shorter ?

[@eberniewon]

Yes that is Wayne Shorter

[@sentimentaljourneyproductions]

Yes He is...Thank you for your time listening..

[@sentimentaljourneyproductions]

Oh Annie, I am so glad to see you this morning...I have been missing the heck out of you... will pm you this evening after work...have been extremely scattered lately and not completely settled in yet..very little time on a pc...but, never forget you are forever with me..and think of you often...Just listened to Moonlight Feels Right...your channel feels great..Miss you Dreamboat Annie♥

[@sentimentaljourneyproductions]

Dan, Hope all is well for you, Mercy and Little Levi..Life is still a little scattered for me..and, not much time to sit these days, but think of you often and I am coming for a visit soon..MISS YOU THREE!!

[@sentimentaljourneyproductions]

you always make me proud as a peacock, Casey Pons...missin you..my gullfriend, Laura Lea Bell also known as PsychedelicPsuzie, Flowerammamma....was here today gone tomorrow...she died on me..fell and head injuries..just sending hugs to ones I love since meeting here..you are one

[@sentimentaljourneyproductions]

Scotty..been missing the heck out of coming by and listening to you..I know we are both rejoicing that the cap is sealed for now...what a blessing atleast for another day. I am still not settled in and have little time here, but think of you often and will be in touch real soon..til then...take care dear friend..talk to you soon.

[@sentimentaljourneyproductions]

Hi Richard, thanks so much for coming by...think of you often...I am still in a very unsettled state of being, but will get by to visit asap...always wondering what my artistic friend is up to...keep looking up my friend.

[@slyflight]

Alright! Sherry's back! (Well, for a moment...) I was just over on your channel watching a few videos! (Christine's too). Hope things are going well for you!

[@MrRamsden13]

Some of us don't mind the wave sounds. Cancerians, trying to get back to the womb. By any means necessary.

[@Kadehr]

Ptain le con il a tué le son avec son bruit de mer la

[@sentimentaljourneyproductions]

La putain aime le bruit de la mer .. je ne font cela pour vous .. aller ailleurs pour entendre ce que vous aimez à entendre .. Que Dieu vous bénisse .. vous remercier pour votre gentillesse. ;-D

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