[78-L] Songs with Fred Astaire in the lyrics

David Lennick dlennick at sympatico.ca
Fri Apr 24 12:40:39 PDT 2009


"Fred", Neal Hefti composition, recorded by Boots Randolph, Howard Roberts and 
one other (can't remember). One of the labels called it "obscure theme from an 
obscure Fred Astaire special".

dl

Alan Bunting wrote:
> Another group I'm in has received the following appeal from a BBC producer - any suggestions?
> 
> Alan Bunting
> 
> Hello Friends - Russell Davies & I are scratching our heads trying to recall as many classic songs of the '30s and '40s that mention Fred Astaire as possible - i.e. as in the Cole Porter 'You're The Top'  manner ("you're the nimble tread of the feet of Fred Astaire"). If you can think of any and are happy to help, please advise! 
> 
> Roy Oakshott
> 
> 



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