After a few songs such as my coloring book, kander and ebb wrote a stage musical, golden gate, that was never produced. This song established what was to become kander and ebbs iconic musical style. Barbra streisand my coloring book lyrics genius lyrics. It was released in august 1963, just six months after the release of her debut album, the barbra streisand album, and was recorded in four days in june 1963. As james leve remarks in his book kander and ebb 2009, the turning point in kander and ebbs collaboration occurred when kander suggested that they try a ballad. Kander for those who fancy coloring books as certain people do.
My coloring book barbra streisand barbra streisands greatest. For the director scott ellis and the choreographer susan stroman, life these days is a cabaret. This is a medley from the kander and ebb cabaret i just performed at the orlando cabaret festival. Kander and ebb s first theatrical collaboration, the golden gate never opened on. Sep 07, 2018 the song lineup dates back to kander and ebbs meeting in 1962 and their early specialty numbers sara lee and my coloring book, advancing as far as the era in which the show was. My coloring book perry como cover art, cover version finding. Flora, the red menace 1965, the story of a department store worker whose boyfriend convinces her to join the communist party, marked the.
This album is an edited version of an evening with fred ebb and john kander which was presented at new yorks 92nd street y on april8 and april 10,1973 as part of the lyrics and lyricists series. John kander and fred ebb are first and foremost professionals who have done their job, and done it with infectious enthusiasm, season after season, even. Kander and ebb began to work together and their first song, my coloring book, was nominated for a grammy award. C e8 b58 g5 d a7 e8 intro refrain arpeggio chords over voice where marked. My coloring book brenda lee composers, ebb, kander original key. For those who fancy coloring books as certain people. Fred ebb, john kander an evening with fred ebb and john. When kander and ebb met in 1964, their styles and personalities meshed, and they soon began writing songs together.
C cmaj7 c d7 for those who fancy coloring books and lots of people do g7 c heres a new one for you c cmaj7 c bb a most. John kander was born on march 18, 1927 in kansas city, missouri, usa as john harold kander. Or, to put it another way, their new revue, and the. My coloring book lyrics performed by barbra streisand. However, the quality of the score convinced producer harold prince to hire them for their first professional production, the george abbottdirected musical flora the red menace 1965, based on lester atwells. Cabaret the happy time home maybe this time my coloring book the best of everything one of the girls and all that jazz how lucky can you get. Mar 19, 1991 john kander and fred ebb are first and foremost professionals who have done their job, and done it with infectious enthusiasm, season after season, even as the bythe book broadway crafts and. Jaimie roberts sings kander and ebb, my coloring book. Sandy stewart performed the song, and it was nominated for a 1962 grammy award. Barbra streisand my coloring book lyrics lyricsfreak. Licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of concord records. The result, my coloring book, became an instant hit. The second barbra streisand album by barbra streisand album. Their two most successful works, cabaret and chicago, had critically acclaimed broadway revivals and were made into oscarwinning films.
Ebb kander ive a most unusual coloring book the kind you never see crayons ready. The song lineup dates back to kander and ebbs meeting in 1962 and their early specialty numbers sara lee and my coloring book, advancing as far as the era in which the show was. Fred ebb american lyricist britannica encyclopedia britannica. Read or print original my colouring book lyrics 2020 updated. Fred ebb john kander for those who fancy colouring books and lots of. Feb 03, 2015 broadways rising stars town hall july 2014. Recorded live from the stage of the kaufmann concert hall of the 92nd street y in new york city. This book, the first study of kander and ebb, examines their artistic accomplishments as individuals and as a team. The song my coloring book was written by fred ebb and john kander and was first recorded and released by barbra streisand in 1962. Mar 17, 2016 my coloring book brenda lee composers, ebb, kander original key. Their styles and personalities meshed, and they soon began writing songs together.
My colouring book is the eleventh studio album released by swedish singersongwriter. Kander and ebbs first theatrical collaboration, the golden gate never opened on. Alyssa atkinson sings my coloring book at firehouse cabaret may 16, 2014. Exploration group music publishing, bmg rights management, pedl, aresa, warner. My coloring book written by fred ebb and john kander. For those who fancy coloring books, and lots of people do. City, missouri is the american composer of a series of musical theater successes as part of the songwriting team of kander and ebb, resopnsible for the following.
Feb 27, 2020 fred ebb, american lyricist born april 8, 1928. Kander, worked in his fatherinlaws egg and poultry business, while instilling a love of life and a healthy interest in the arts in john and his brother, edward. Kander and ebb american songwriting duo britannica. John kander was born to a jewish family on march 18, 1927 in kansas city, missouri. Kander and ebb became legendary not only for such t. Barbra streisand vocals, peter matz arranger, conductor, mike berniker producer, jule styne liner notes. If you admire coloring books, and lots of people do, ive a. Kander for those who fancy coloring books as certain people do heres a new one for you a most unusual coloring book the kind you never see crayons ready, very well begin to color me these are the eyes that watched him as he walked away color them gray this is the heart that thought he would always be true color it blue. As james leve remarks in his book kander a nd ebb 2009, the turning point in kander a nd ebbs collaboration occurred when kander suggested that they try a ballad. My new album is called the second barbra streisand album, because thats just what it is. Among kander and ebbs first efforts were my coloring book and i dont care much, both of which were recorded by barbra streisand. Download and print sheet music or learn how to play online. Cabaret with ukuleles kander and ebb classics keep.
Although stewart owns a very pretty voice and uses it to good effect, theres nothing about it, or stewarts approach to the songs on this album, distinguishing her from the many other. It features but the world goes round, my coloring book, and isnt this better. Broadway composer john kander reflects on a career of hidden. My coloring book for those who fancy coloring books as certain people do heres a new one for you. Download and print my coloring book sheet music for voice, piano or guitar by fred ebb.
Jun 28, 2014 alyssa atkinson sings my coloring book at firehouse cabaret may 16, 2014. Citation use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography. A3 my coloring book a4 ring them bells a5 life is a6 cabaret a7. My coloring book for those who fancy coloring books as certain people do heres a new one for you a most unusual coloring book the kind you never see. For those who fancy coloring book as certain people do heres a new one for you a most unusual coloring book the kind you never see crayons ready, very well. It was covered by the anita kerr singers, fred ebb and john kander, connie dee, jerry jackson 1 and other artists. Kander, who, it seems, likes the teams ballads best, gets to sing a couple of those, starting with the teams first hit, my coloring book, which was written for kaye ballards nightclub act, sung on perry comos tv show by sandy stewart, and recorded for two top 20 hits by stewart and by kitty kallen in. This book, the first study of kander and ebb, examines their artistic. Kitty kallen my coloring book heres to us rca victor usa 478124.
Composer john kander and lyricist fred ebb collaborated for more than forty years, longer than any such partnership in broadway history. The duos first stage musical, golden gate, went unrealized, but it did convince producer harold prince to hire them for his flora, the red menace, a. Cover versions of my coloring book written by john kander. Life as a cabaret of kander and ebb show tunes the new. Lyrics to my coloring book by barbra streisand from the the second barbra streisand album album including song. The second barbra streisand album, an album by barbra streisand. The second barbra streisand album is the title of barbra streisands second solo studio album. This album is an edited version of an evening with fred ebb and john kander. Kander, who, it seems, likes the teams ballads best, gets to sing a couple of those, starting with the teams first hit, my coloring book, which was written for kaye ballards nightclub act, sung on perry comos tv show by sandy stewart, and recorded for two top 20 hits by stewart and by kitty kallen in 1962. Music publisher tommy valando introduced ebb to kander in 1962. The same year, kander met fred ebb through their mutual publisher, tommy volando. Or, to put it another way, their new revue, and the world goes round.
The second barbra streisand album 1963 any place i hang my hat is home. Later that same year, kander met ebb, with whom he soon collaborated on the songs my coloring book and i dont care much, both later recorded by barbra streisand. Dusty springfield my colouring book lyrics lyricsfreak. Vinyl 7 sandy stewart my coloring book 1962, vinyl discogs. The second barbra streisand album by barbra streisand. Apr 04, 1991 for the director scott ellis and the choreographer susan stroman, life these days is a cabaret. As james leve remarks in his book kander and ebb 2009, the turning point in kander and ebb s collaboration occurred when kander suggested that they try a ballad. Kander, john harold, and fred ebbkander, john harold, and fred ebb, american songwriters of theater music.
Two of their earliest tunes were my coloring book and i dont care much, both of which were recorded by barbra streisand. Ebb here is a most unusual colouring book the kind you never see crayons ready,very well, begin t. Sandy stewart first sang my coloring book on the kraft music hall television program on october 31, 1962. Ebbkander ive a most unusual coloring book the kind you never see crayons ready. Original versions of my coloring book written by john kander, fred. The first song kander and ebb wrote together, my coloring book, was made popular by a recording from sandy stewart and their second song, i dont care much, was made famous by barbra streisand, and kander and ebb became a permanent team. He has been married to albert stephenson since 2010.
Barbra streisand and dusty springfield later covered my coloring book. Very well, begin to color me these are the eyes that watched her as she walked away. Chad and jeremy my coloring book lyrics genius lyrics. For those who fancy coloring books as certain people do heres a new one for you a most unusual coloring book the kind you never see crayons. Fred ebb and john kander an evening with lp 1978 mint. For a limited time, get your first 4 months of audible membership for just.
Sandy stewart my coloring book 1962, vinyl discogs. It was an instant hit stewarts only hit over her long career and became the impetus for this lp. Discuss the my coloring book lyrics with the community. If you admire coloring books, and lots of people do, ive a new one for you. He had also had an unsuccessful broadway debut with morning sun. His parents regularly brought their two sons to local theater and orchestra.
Kander and ebb students britannica kids homework help. Ebb my coloring book sheet music for voice, piano or guitar. Broadway composer john kander reflects on a career of. Nov 25, 2015 broadway composer john kander reflects on a career of hidden treasures kander and his partner, fred ebb, wrote the songs for a number of musicals, including chicago, kiss of the spider woman and. Broadway composer john kander reflects on a career of hidden treasures kander and his partner, fred ebb, wrote the songs for a number of musicals, including chicago, kiss of.
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