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A math guy's random thoughts. |
| Originally, "Melancholy Baby" was a honky-tonk song. It was published in 1912, with music by Ernie Burnett and lyrics by George A. Norton. The first public performance of the song was at the Mozart Cafe in 1912 by William Frawley. Fans of the old TV sitcom I Love Lucy will remember Frawley for his role as the Ricardo's landlord, Fred Mertz. He actually reprised his performanc in a 1959 episode, "Lucy Goes to Sun Valley." For me, the most memorable version is the one by Judy Garland, in A Star is Born. The song is completely recast from its honky-tonk origins to a melancholy dirge, and is one of Garland's most unforgettable performances. The last half of "Alby's Tale"  is set in a piano bar. At current count, it's got seven different song references. The first half of the story happens in a crowded discotheque where the ABBA hit "Dancing Queen" sets the scene. I wanted a song to set a different, more introspective mood for the piano bar, so of course Garland's rendition of "Melancholy Baby" came to mind. But, it's a piano bar, so I wanted to find a version for piano, preferably a smooth jazz version.This is what Alby hears as he enters the piano bar: |
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