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Apr 16, 2013 · This brief track was the original version of "The Shadow of Your Smile," written for the 1965 film "The Sandpiper" by Johnny Mandel and Paul Francis Webster. The song won the Academy...
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John Alfred Mandel (November 23, 1925 – June 29, 2020) was an American composer and arranger of popular songs, film music and jazz. The musicians he worked with include Count Basie , Frank Sinatra , Peggy Lee , Anita O'Day , Barbra Streisand , Tony Bennett , Diane Schuur and Shirley Horn .
The song was introduced in the 1965 film The Sandpiper, with a trumpet solo by Jack Sheldon and later became a minor hit for Tony Bennett (Johnny Mandel arranged and conducted his version as well). It won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year and the Academy Award for Best Original Song. [1]
from:Johnny Mandel – The Sandpiper: The Original Motion Picture Sound TrackVerve Records 314 531 229-2 (USA, 1998)https://www.discogs.com/release/28722169-J...
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Apr 30, 2024 · Johnny Mandel’s masterpiece, “The Shadow of Your Smile,” holds an extraordinary allure that transcends time and captivates audiences with its haunting melody. This iconic composition, written for the film “The Sandpiper” (1965), evokes a profound emotional journey, transporting listeners to a world of romance, longing, and bittersweet ...
Jun 30, 2020 · Johnny Mandel, the Oscar- and Grammy-winning songwriter of “The Shadow of Your Smile,” “Emily” and the theme from “M*A*S*H,” has died. He was 94.
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The Sandpiper by Johnny Mandel released in 1965. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
