Monday, 18 August 2008

The first yesterday man


Matt Monro was the first in the World to cover Yesterday.He never covered LOVE ME DO but he DID record a song with the same title in 1957
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Unknown said...

It's always interesting to note that Matt's single was released before the Beatles', making his the first single released of the most recorded song of all time. "Love Me Do" is from a period that preceded his worldwide fame, and it is available on many compilations, having fallen into public domain. Matt also recorded "All My Loving," "Here, There, and Everywhere," "Michelle," and "The Long and Winding Road." Live versions of his "Yesterday" are available on the CDs "Matt Monro Sings" (which also includes "Love Me Do") and "Yesterday," a new remastering of a 1966 stadium concert in Manila. On the latter, he leads with "Yesterday," which was his latest hit at the time, calling it "one for the teenagers." Its arrangement and delivery is very much like the studio version, whereas the one on "Matt Monro Sings," taken from a 1967 cabaret show, is far more intimate. A 1974 TV performance with piano accompaniment is available on YouTube, and it is one of the most affecting live performances of its kind that you will ever see.

18 August 2008 at 06:37

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