The Gypsy in My Soul

The Gypsy in My Soul

"The Gypsy in My Soul", a popular song, was written for the 50th anniversary of the University of Pennsylvania Mask and Wig show in 1937 by two Penn graduates, Clay Boland and Moe Jaffe. Boland wrote the music, Jaffe the lyrics. Although both men had long since graduated, it had become the practice at the time for professionals, rather than students, to compose songs for the show.

Although the song did not become a big hit at the time it was written, it has become a classic over the decades, particularly in the jazz repertoire, as it has been recorded by over 100 artists. It continues to be recorded today, with a notable recent recording by Connie Evingson (2005).

A sample of other recordings

* Louis Armstrong
* Mildred Bailey with Red Norvo's Orchestra recorded on December 19, 1945 and released on Crown 104
* Shirley Bassey
* Charlie Byrd - instrumental
* June Christy
* Rosemary Clooney
* Perry Como
* Bing Crosby
* Sammy Davis, Jr. with orchestra conducted by Jack Pleis recorded on August 3, 1956 and released on Decca.
* Doris Day with orchestra conducted by Paul Weston recorded in 1956 and released on the Columbia album "Day by Day"
* Ella Fitzgerald
* Eydie Gorme
* Marian McPartland
* Liza Minnelli
* Anita O'Day
* Patti Page
* Oscar Peterson - instrumental
* Andre Previn - instrumental
* Bud Shank and Bob Cooper - instrumental
* Jeri Southern
* Jo Stafford with the Art Van Damme Trio recorded on September 30, 1956 and released on the Columbia album "Once Over Lightly"
* Bobby Troup
* Margaret Whiting with Frank DeVol's Orchestra recorded December 23, 1947 and released on Capitol 15038
* Joe Williams
* Lester Young, Roy Eldridge & "Sweets" Edison - instrumental


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