In Celebration of the Human Voice - The Essential Musical Instrument

Fools Rush In

Music by Rube Bloom, Lyrics by Johnny Mercer

The major hits at the time of introduction were Tony Martin, Glenn Miller with Ray Eberle and Tommy Dorsey with Frank Sinatra. It was also recorded by Billy Eckstine. The song proved popular with 1960s pop and rhythm and blues artists, resulting in charted remakes in 1960-61 (Brook Benton), 1962 (Etta James), and 1963 (Ricky Nelson). The Ricky Nelson version was an enormous hit, reaching #12 in the Billboard pop charts and would become the most famous version of this song, and was featured in Kenneth Anger's film Scorpio Rising (1963). For their 1962 album Duet Doris Day and André Previn recorded their interpretation of the song. Elvis Presley followed Ricky Nelson's style in 1971 featured on the 1972 album Elvis Now. Bow Wow Wow covered the track on their 1980 MC-only debut Your Cassette Pet. She & Him covered Ricky Nelson's version for Levi's Pioneer Sessions in 2010

Release Date: 1940

Professional Tracks for Serious Singers : Sing the Songs of Johnny Mercer, Volume 2 (for Female Vocalists)

Eight classic Mercer tunes are presented in this package which is designed to provide the at-home singer with an actual professional setting. The CD features orchestral interludes and instrumental solos typical of a live club performance, retaining the natural performance flow of an actual performance with an accompanying rhythm section or orchestra. Includes the songs: Autumn Leaves - Fools Rush In - I Remember You - My Shining Hour - Skylark - Tangerine - Too Marvelous for Words - Mr. Meadowlark.

Songlist: Autumn Leaves, Fools Rush In, I Remember You, My Shining Hour, Skylark, Tangerine, Too Marvelous for Words, Mr. Meadowlark