Love For Sale Duke Marsh 2024-05-08 | Cole Porter's "Love For Sale" was quite controvertible when it was released in 1930, but many popular singers and bands recorded it over the years including a duet by Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga.This is my arrangement of it as played on (Jeff) Ruby's Red Piano.
Loving You Duke Marsh 2024-05-07 | This song, released in 1975, was a hit for Minnie Riperton. This is my piano arrangement of the tune.By the way, Minnie Riperton's daughter is actress/comedian, Maya Rudolph.
From the Belle to the Belvedere Duke Marsh 2024-05-05 | Taken on Kentucky Derby Day, this is a mini tour of the wharf area and Belvedere in downtown Louisville, KY. Both are next to the Ohio River which separates Kentucky from Indiana.
Beyond The Sea Duke Marsh 2024-05-04 | Bobby Darin had a hit with this one in 1959. The original French version was called "La Mer."My version as played on the red piano at Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse.
Jammin On The A Train Duke Marsh 2024-05-03 | Having some fun jamming on Duke Ellington's signature song, "Take The A Train." Composed by Billy Strayhorn in 1941.
A House Is Not A Home Duke Marsh 2024-04-28 | I have loved Burt Barcharach's music since the sixties. Here is one of my all-time favorites, once again, as played on Ruby's Red Piano.
A House Is Not A Home 3D Duke Marsh 2024-04-28 | My piano arrangement of one of my very favorite Bacharach tunes. Recorded in 3D at Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse in Louisville, KY.
Medley in 3/4 Time Duke Marsh 2024-04-26 | Here's a medley of four popular tunes, all written in 3/4 time. Titles are in the opening credits. Played on Ruby's Red Piano.
A minute of Moonrise Duke Marsh 2024-04-25 | Here is a one-minute video of the Moon in which the stages of the rising Moon were taken about 30 seconds apart, and then combined. Once again, taken from the Overlook on the flood wall in New Albany, IN. The buildings are in downtown Louisville, KY.
Hits from the past by the Jackson 5 and the Flamingos. 3D version. Duke Marsh 2024-04-23 | Two songs: "Never Can Say Goodbye" which was released by the Jackson 5 in 1971, and "I Only Have Eyes For You," originally written in 1934, but the Flamingos had a big hit with it in 1959.
Two tunes from the Jackson 5 and the Flamingos Duke Marsh 2024-04-23 | Two songs: "Never Can Say Goodbye" which was released by the Jackson 5 in 1971, and "I Only Have Eyes For You," originally written in 1934, but the Flamingos had a big hit with it in 1959. Played on Ruby's Red Piano, as usual.
Willow Weep For Me Duke Marsh 2024-04-19 | A ballad from 1932 that eventually became a jazz standard. My version is on the bluesy side.
Unforgettable 3D Duke Marsh 2024-04-16 | My piano arrangement of the hit make popular by Nat and Natalie Cole...recorded in 3D at Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse in Louisville, KY.
Unchained Melody 3D Duke Marsh 2024-04-14 | Enjoy this popular standard that was recorded by Lex Baxter and his orchestra, Al Hibbler, and the Righteous Brothers, among others.
The In Crowd/Comin Home, Baby Duke Marsh 2024-04-09 | Two jazzy pop tunes from the sixties, made popular by Ramsey Lewis and Mel Torme. In 3D.
This Masquerade (3D video) Duke Marsh 2024-04-05 | My first performance on Ruby's Red piano captured in 3D.
Views from the Belvedere Duke Marsh 2024-03-30 | North, South, East, and West views from the Belvedere in downtown Louisville. Two-minute video.
Lover Man Duke Marsh 2024-03-21 | The signature song of Billie Holiday. It was written for her in 1941.
When Sunny Gets Blue Duke Marsh 2024-03-20 | One of my all-time favorites....I first heard it in 1961.
Since I Fell For You Duke Marsh 2024-03-19 | Written in 1945, but Lenny Welch had the big hit in 1963. My piano version.
Silver Creek Landing Duke Marsh 2024-03-18 | A mini-tour of one of New Albany's recent developments that makes the Silver Creek area much more accessible to fishermen, boaters, and swimmers. Also a detailed look at the old bridge which was built in 1920, and still in use today.
The Search Duke Marsh 2024-03-17 | A new look at one of Barney Bright's creations. This is at the library in New Albany, IN.
The Eyes Have It Duke Marsh 2024-03-17 | Two lovely standard ballads:I Only Have Eyes For YouSmoke Gets In Your EyesMy piano arrangements
Sunny/Walk On By Duke Marsh 2024-03-15 | The Bobby Hebb hit from 1966, and Dionne Warwick's hit from 1964. My piano arrangements.
Tears On My Pillow/Tragedy Duke Marsh 2024-03-14 | Let's go back to the fifties, 1959 and 1958, to be specific. Little Anthony and the Imperials, and the Fleetwoods had hits with these two songs.
One by George Benson, one by Frank Sinatra Duke Marsh 2024-03-13 | Kind of an odd pairing of tunes: George Benson's "This Masquerade" and Frank Sinatra's "It Was A Very Good Year." What do they have in common? They are both in the key of F-minor.
Buffalo art park Duke Marsh 2024-03-12 | New Albany's Buffalo Art Park includes two buffalo statues created by local surveyor and artist David Ruckman to mark Indiana's Buffalo Trace. I've passed it many times as I drove up Daisy Summit to the top of the hill.
At Last Duke Marsh 2024-03-11 | "At Last" was a big hit for Glenn Miller in 1942 but most people will probably remember the 1960 version by Etta James. This is my piano arrangement.
My Cherie Amour/You Are The Sunshine of my Life Duke Marsh 2024-03-11 | Two from the Stevie Wonder songbook...hits from 1969 and 1973.My piano renditions.
Sweet Georgia Brown Duke Marsh 2024-03-10 | This one goes all the way back to 1925, but was adopted as the theme song of the Harlem Globetrotters in 1952. This is my version (sans whistling).
Two Beatles Hits Duke Marsh 2024-03-09 | Two upbeat Beatles tunes: Can't Buy Me Love/With A Little Help From My Friends. Hits from 1964 and 1967, respectively. My piano arrangements.
Ebb Tide Duke Marsh 2024-03-09 | Yes, I know the Righteous Brothers recorded this, but I remember it as one of the tunes I learned when I was taking piano lessons from Ms. Rosalyn Brown in the fifties. It was first published in 1953.
Once Upon A Time Duke Marsh 2024-03-08 | Tony Bennett among others had a big hit with this one circa 1962.
On Green Dolphin Street Duke Marsh 2024-03-08 | A song from 1947 from a movie by the same name. It has since become a jazz standard.
The British Invasion - two songs from 1964 Duke Marsh 2024-03-07 | And I Love Her - The BeatlesDon't Let The Sun Catch You Crying - Gerry and the PacemakersAs played on Ruby's Red Piano
Satin Doll Duke Marsh 2024-03-07 | "Satin Doll" is a jazz standard written by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn in 1953.My piano arrangement.
Clark State Forest. Duke Marsh 2024-03-06 | Clark State Forest near Henryville, IN is the largest in the state at 24,000 acres. Here are a few high points I recorded while visiting on a Sunday afternoon.
You and I Duke Marsh 2024-03-05 | Love song featured in the 1969 movie, "Goodbye, Mr. Chips" with Peter O'Toole and Petula Clark. "You and I are going on together'Til the time we have is gone togetherWatch the evening drawing on togetherGrowing older, growing closerMaking memories that light the sky"
Love Letters/You Are So Beautiful Duke Marsh 2024-03-03 | Ketty Lester's hit from 1961. andJoe Cocker's hit from 1974.(Two love songs played on Ruby's Red Piano)
Try A Little Tenderness Duke Marsh 2024-03-02 | You wont regret it, women don't forget itLove is their whole happinessAnd it's all so easy, try a little tenderness
Poinciana Duke Marsh 2024-03-02 | I have always liked this tune which began as a Cuban folk song, "the song of the tree", the royal poinciana being a favorite Caribbean flowering plant.
Somewhere Out There Duke Marsh 2024-03-01 | By request, the song from the soundtrack of the 1986 movie, An American Tail: "Somewhere Out There."
Annies Song/Someday My Prince Will Come Duke Marsh 2024-02-29 | Possibly an unusual combination of two songs, but both in 3/4 time. John Denver's "Annie's Song" from 1974, and "Someday My Prince Will Come" from the 1937 movie, "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs."
St. Louis Blues Duke Marsh 2024-02-28 | "The Saint Louis Blues" (or "St. Louis Blues") is a popular American song composed by W. C. Handy in the blues style and published in September 1914. This is my piano version.
Two pop songs in 3/4 time! Duke Marsh 2024-02-27 | A pop song by the Beatles with a little Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass thrown in the middle. Both in upbeat 3/4 time.
