Full Moon and Empty Arms
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Popular song by Buddy Kaye and Ted Mossman
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"Full Moon and Empty Arms" is a 1945 popular song by Buddy Kaye and Ted Mossman, based on Sergei Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2.[1]
The best-known recording of the song was made by Frank Sinatra in 1945[2] and reached No. 17 in the Billboard charts. A version by Ray Noble & His Orchestra (vocal by Snooky Lanson) also charted, reaching the No. 18 position briefly.[3]
Other recordings include:
- Bob Eberly with Carmen Cavallero, piano (1946)
- Erroll Garner Trio (Instrumental, 1946)
- Eddie Fisher (1955)
- Donna Brooks (1956)
- Nelson Eddy (1960)
- Robert Goulet (1961)
- Sarah Vaughan (1963)
- Jerry Vale (1964)
- Mina (1966)
- Freddie Hubbard (1976)
- Bob Dylan (2015)
- Maureen Moore (1964)
It has also been recorded by Caterina Valente 1960, The Platters 1963, Carmen Cavallaro 1946, Jim Nabors, June Valli, and Billy Vaughn 1958.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Full Moon and Empty Arms", Time, 23 June 1947
- ^ Gilliland, John (197X). "Show 15" (audio). Pop Chronicles. University of North Texas Libraries.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (1986). Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890-1954. Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin: Record Research Inc. p. 501. ISBN 0-89820-083-0.
- ^ "secondhandsongs.com". secondhandsongs.com. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
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