Whilst Social Call is remembered by most for its lyrical story-line as recorded by Jon Hendricks as well as often being featured by Alice Grace with the Strictly Smokin' Big Band, this instrumental version by composer Gryce and Art Farmer proves that, if the melody is good enough it, can be a song without words.
When I had my first saxophone lesson from the late Jackie Laing, Gryce, who was born this day in 1927, was one of Jackie's listening suggestions. It was a good suggestion.
Gigi Gryce died on March 14, 1983. Lance
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Actually a lot of the song book standards had the melody written before lyrics were added - including Stella by starlight for example- unsure on what came first with Social call.
It's a misconception that lyrics give the overall meaning of these standard tunes , especially when most of the best and most important versions of them are instrumental recordings.
Interesting point although many musicians quote the importance of the lyrics. BTW why do you post as anonymous?
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