BODY AND SOUL - Johnny Green - Alto Sax - Free score

An all-time classic torch song, this was written by Edward Heyman, Robert Sour, Frank Eyton, and John Green in 1930. The tune was introduced in the Broadway show Three's A Crowd, where it was sung by Libby Holman. Subsequent classic vocal recordings include well-known ones by Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Frank Sinatra.

Jazz saxophonist Coleman Hawkins recorded this song in 1939, and his performance is recognized as one of jazz's most influential performances. Hawkins is known as "the father of the tenor saxophone" and it was his improvised rendition of this tune with consistent use of double time, which made him a national figure.

When Tony Bennett and Amy Winehouse's version entered the Hot 100 at #87 on the chart dated October 1, 2011, a few records were broken. They were:

1) At 85 years and two months, Bennett became the oldest living artist ever to chart on the Billboard Hot 100. He passed the late George Burns, who was 84 years and two months old when "I Wish I Was Eighteen Again" completed its chart run in the week of March 22, 1980.

Bennett's record was broken in September 2013 when "Oh Sweet Lorraine" by Green Shoe Studio featuring 96-year-old Fred Stobaugh debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at #42.

2) Bennett's previous visit to the Hot 100 had been the week of November 25, 1967, with his version of "For Once In My Life." The span of 43 years, 10 months, and one week away from the chart marks the longest hiatus among solo artists.

3) The singer was at #59 with "Young and Warm and Wonderful," on the very first Hot 100 dated August. 4, 1958. In charting again on October 1, 2011, Bennett became the artist with the longest span of appearing on the tally, a total of 53 years and two months.

In my channel, you can find several other Alto Sax plus Strings and Jazz 4et backing tracks to study and practice the original Charlie Parker arrangement (Just Friends, Laura, and so on).
These are a must-to-know if you are a serious saxophone player!

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[terttualavuokila]

Love the gentle feeling you create and those beautiful lyrics with so soft melody. Thank you for sharing this 💖💖💖

[andyfewings]

Once again Fabio, you send us a fabulous transcription. I can feel this music as much as I can hear it, I have run out of superlatives for your playing.

[ionalewisroythorne]

this is so amazing!!! the most amaziung sax eveer

[felixol]

Hey Fabio, you are one of my favorite players on Youtube. I notice you are using the Lefreque sound bridge. What are you thoughts about it? Does it make a big difference in your tone? I am debating whether I should get one. Thanks a lot