Welcome to Birthday Thursdays here in The Rhythm Section. Each week I will feature someone from the world of music whose birthday falls on that day. There won’t be any chit chat from me, no facts and figures – just some great tunes (and an occasional surprise). Check it out right here every Thursday and enjoy the music.
Happy Birthday to Johnny Mandel (Composer/Arranger)
Born November 23, 1925 in New York City
“The Shadow Of Your Smile” composed by Johnny Mandel
“My Valentine” arranged by Johnny Mandel for Paul McCartney
“Suicide Is Painless” composed by Johnny Mandel
The Elephant's Trunk 
What an amazing musician! I’d never heard My Valentine before. It’s absolutely beautiful!
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I agree, Keith. It’s one of Paul McCartney’s better solo works.
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My Valentine? All I could hear was Frank Sinatra singing that…What an incredibly pretty song…
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It really is a very nice song. It’s from McCartney’s Kisses on the Bottom album.
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One of the many great songwriters this country has produced…
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You are so right about that, John!
Thanks for showing your appreciation.
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Happy Thanksgiving, Nancy.
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Thank you, Nick, and a beautiful day to you!
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