Doug Munro and La Pompe Attack The Harry Warren Songbook GotMusic Records GMR- 1004 “Harry was a music writer, a melody writer…I love it, I love what you did and I love the style of music…Harry liked that style of music. I’m sorry he isn’t here to listen to your wonderful take on his songs. He would have really enjoyed it, he would have really enjoyed your style too. And he would have loved that you are a family member and his nephew, actually. I think the amazing part of Harry’s music is that it is everlasting. The legacy of Harry Warren is very far reaching, people are humming these tunes all over the world. He was extremely humble, he never took anything for granted. He was grateful and he always felt that his talent was God given. I’m so happy to have you and this wonderful album that you’ve created as a part of Harry’s legacy.” Julia Riva (Harry Warren’s granddaughter) THE SONGS 1. Lullaby Of Broadway- 3:33 Harry Warren/Al Dubin Warner Bros Inc (Warner Bros Music Division) ASCAP From the movie “Gold Diggers of 1935” 2. (I’ve Got A Gal In) Kalamazoo- 2:44 Harry Warren/ Mack Gordon W B Music Corp ASCAP From the 1942 film “Orchestra Wives” 3. Serenade In Blue- 6:06 Harry Warren/ Mack Gordon W B Music Corp ASCAP From the 1942 film “Orchestra Wives” 4. Nagasaki- 3:38 Harry Warren/Mort Dixon Four Jays Music Co/Olde Clover Leaf Music ASCAP First appeared as a Tin Pan Alley hit in 1928, the song was featured in the 1945 movie “My Dream Is Yours” 5. Jeepers Creepers- 3:17 Harry Warren/Johnny Mercer Warner Bros Inc (Warner Bros Music Division) ASCAP From the 1938 film “Going Places” 6. I Only Have Eyes For You-4:36 Harry Warren/Al Dubin Warner Bros Inc (Warner Bros Music Division) ASCAP From the 1934 film “Dames” 7. Chattanooga Choo Choo- 4:29 Harry Warren/ Mack Gordon Warner Bros Inc (Warner Bros Music Division) ASCAP From the 1941 film “Sun Valley Serenade” 8. The More I See You- 6:09 Harry Warren/Mack Gordon W B Music Corp ASCAP From the 1945 film “Diamond Horseshoe” 9. September In The Rain- 4:55 Harry Warren/Al Dubin Warner Bros Inc (Warner Bros Music Division) ASCAP From the 1937 film “Melody For Two” 10. Blues For Harry- 3:29 Doug Munro Doug Munro Music BMI 11. Forty Second Street- 3:55 Harry Warren/Al Dubin Warner Bros Inc (Warner Bros Music Division) ASCAP From the 1933 film “Forty Second Street” 12. We’re In The Money- 2:43 Harry Warren/Al Dubin Warner Bros Inc (Warner Bros Music Division) ASCAP From the film “Gold Diggers of 1933” 13. Boulevard of Broken Dreams- 4:04 Harry Warren/Al Dubin Warner Bros Inc (Warner Bros Music Division) ASCAP From the 1934 film “Moulin Rouge” 14. You Again- 3:16 Doug Munro Doug Munro Music BMI 15. You Must Have Been A Beautiful Baby- 2:36 Harry Warren/Johnny Mercer Warner Bros Inc (Warner Bros Music Division) ASCAP From the 1938 film “Hard To Get” 16. At Last- 6:58 Harry Warren/Mack Gordon W B Music Corp ASCAP From the 1942 film “Orchestra Wives” SESSION NOTES Session #1 June 17, 2016 Musicians: Howard Alden- guitar, Vinny Raniolo- guitar, Doug Munro- guitar, Matt Dwonszyk- bass Songs: Serenade In Blue, Lullaby Of Broadway, Nagasaki (without Howard Alden) Session #2 July 5, 2016 Musicians: Vic Juris- guitar, Vinny Raniolo- guitar, Doug Munro- guitar, Michael Goetz- bass, Andrei Matorin- violin Songs with Vic Juris: The More I See You, September In the Rain, Songs with Andrei Matorin: Chatanooga Choo Choo, Jeepers Creepers, I Only Have Eyes For You Session #3 August 10, 2016 Musicians: Doug Munro- guitar, Ernesto Pugliese- guitar, Michael Goetz- bass, Howie Bujese- violin Songs: Forty Second Street, You Again, At Last, I’ve Got A Gal In Kalamazoo Session #4 August 24, 2016 Musicians: Vinny Raniolo- guitar, Ted Gottsegen- guitar, Doug Munro- guitar, Michael Goetz- bass Songs: We’re In The Money, The Boulevard Of Broken Dreams, You Must Have Been A Beautiful Baby, Blues For Harry Recorded and mixed by Adam Pietrykowski Mastered by Peter Denenberg Videos and photos by Simon O’Keefe Cover Design and layout by Robert Mag PROJECT BACKGROUND Harry Warren (December 24, 1893 – September 22, 1981) was my great uncle on my father’s side of the family. My great grandparents were Leon Charles Munro and his wife, Mamie (or Mae as my grandfather called her). Mae’s maiden name was Guaragna. Her parents were Antonio and Rachel Deluca Guaragna. They changed their last name to Warren after coming to America. Harry was one of Mae’s brothers. I never got the chance to meet Harry in person but my grandfather often talked about him. I knew I wanted to do a project celebrating his music. Harry Warren was the first major American song composer to write primarily for film. Every song on this CD is from a movie (except for the two songs I wrote). All of this music (except Nagasaki 1928) is from the 1930’s and 40’s. The songs are arranged in the hot swing style made popular by the great guitarist Django Reinhardt with violinist Stephane Grappelli and the Hot Club de Paris. The main body of work from Django Reinhardt is from the same time period. It was an easy marriage of styles taken from the same point in history on two different continents. I’ve worked, on and off, for 3 years to refine the concept, pick the songs, write the arrangements and record/film the music. The music was recorded live in four sessions with four different groups. We recorded a lot of songs, 16 of which are presented here. I hope you enjoy listening to this recording as much as I’ve enjoyed making it.