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Title: Simple Velvet and Basic Diamonds (jazz) Billy/Anne/Donna
Post by: Donna on September 20, 2010, 02:32:37 AM

Eva Gabor, one of the famous sisters, is quoted as once having said "Throughout history, all a girl has ever needed is simple velvet and basic diamonds."  Tongue in cheek or not, it was a notion impossible to resist doing something with.  I hope y'all enjoy it.   ;)

Music/melody/arrangement/instrumentation: Billy Playle
Vocals: Anne Cozean
Lyrics:  Donna Devine

Simple Velvet and Basic Diamonds

(v1)
I love to bathe in honeyed milk
It turns my skin to glowing silk
It was good for Cleopatra
It's good enough for me

(v2)
Another thing that makes me purr
Is being draped in fancy fur
I'm stylish to the limit
As anyone can see
But...

Chorus
With simple velvet and basic diamonds
A girl needs little more
Well maybe an emerald or two
When the wolf creeps round the door

Bridge
All I know of physics
Is that bodies collide
Astronomy is more about
The stars in my eyes
Arithmetic? It doesn't count
And history's full of lies
Geology's not rhinestones
But fine stones

(v3)
White linen trimmed with Belgian lace
I know is to some women's taste
But I'm uncomplicated
And not difficult to please

(v4)
Though I might flirt with pale chiffon
I've other things to focus on
To keep me well and balanced
There's nothing's quite like these
Oh...

Chorus
With simple velvet and basic diamonds
A girl needs little more
Well maybe an emerald or two
When the wolf creeps round the door

Repeat chorus

� 2010 Donna Devine

Title: Re: Simple Velvet and Basic Diamonds (jazz) Billy/Anne/Donna
Post by: AndyG6508 on September 27, 2010, 02:45:56 PM

Wow - what a slick song!!

Artful lyrics, cool vocals rounded off by Mr.Versatile's super arrangement and production.

Enjoyed the listen - martini anyone?

Andy

Title: Re: Simple Velvet and Basic Diamonds (jazz) Billy/Anne/Donna
Post by: PVD on September 27, 2010, 08:27:01 PM

Guys:

Another one well done, along with Andy I enjoyed the listen.

Paul

Title: Re: Simple Velvet and Basic Diamonds (jazz) Billy/Anne/Donna
Post by: Johnny on October 01, 2010, 07:32:06 PM

Donna the Lyric is, well...OK...I'll just say it Devine!
This captures the "big band" era spot on. Billy's, music arrangement,  Ms. Cozean's vocal were perfect to these humble ears...
I just need a tux and tall drink, and some "old school class" wouldn't hurt either! ;D

Title: Re: Simple Velvet and Basic Diamonds (jazz) Billy/Anne/Donna
Post by: Donna on October 18, 2010, 04:05:52 AM

Ooops! Sorry to be late thanking you, Paul, Andy, and Johnny.  :)

I too love the atmosphere that Billy's music and Anne's vocals conjured up.  ;)

Donna

Title: Re: Simple Velvet and Basic Diamonds (jazz) Billy/Anne/Donna
Post by: Mr. Mom on October 18, 2010, 09:05:53 AM

What a contrast in images! I'm sitting here in my "Homer" pajamas and slippers listening to this classy song. 8)
Maybe I should change into something more appropriate. ;D

Title: Re: Simple Velvet and Basic Diamonds (jazz) Billy/Anne/Donna
Post by: Paulo on October 18, 2010, 01:52:02 PM

Great big band tune, love it.

Title: Re: Simple Velvet and Basic Diamonds (jazz) Billy/Anne/Donna
Post by: peterk1 on January 06, 2011, 11:30:09 AM

Well, if Billy can play jazz piano/guitar like that for real, he should be doing it full-time if he isn't already. Love the tune. I usually don't pay attention to lyrics but these always make me smile (and glad I'm single).

The only thing that doesn't quite sit right is the harmonies on the vocals. They sound great and were well done - they just shatter the illusion of hearing a real big band on stage. I don't think I've ever really heard backup vocals or harmony vocals on jazz tunes (excepting groups like Manhattan Transfer) even though there's no real reason not to do them.

Next time ask me to try a sax solo. :)

Title: Re: Simple Velvet and Basic Diamonds (jazz) Billy/Anne/Donna
Post by: Errol on January 06, 2011, 01:54:42 PM

Love it!

Title: Re: Simple Velvet and Basic Diamonds (jazz) Billy/Anne/Donna
Post by: Donna on January 12, 2011, 05:32:52 AM

John, Paulo, Peter, and Chesook, thanks muchly for dropping by and listening to this cheeky little number.  :) Glad you enjoyed it. was fun to write.  ;D

Peter, I'd be delighted to have you on sax again sometime. Still love your solo in "Cream of Depression Soup". ;)

Donna

Title: Re: Simple Velvet and Basic Diamonds (jazz) Billy/Anne/Donna
Post by: Tricia41 on January 13, 2011, 02:59:28 PM

Wow! excellent job, everyone!  :) :)

Title: Re: Simple Velvet and Basic Diamonds (jazz) Billy/Anne/Donna
Post by: Donna on January 15, 2011, 08:01:43 AM

Thanks, Tricia.  ;)

Donna

Title: Re: Simple Velvet and Basic Diamonds (jazz) Billy/Anne/Donna
Post by: atljam on January 15, 2011, 01:36:36 PM

Billy stuns again!
Lovely vocals by Anne

Donna very fun lyrics on this one.

Excellent tune all.


Dan

Title: Re: Simple Velvet and Basic Diamonds (jazz) Billy/Anne/Donna
Post by: r4m on January 18, 2011, 08:13:56 PM

Totally Amazing!!!!!! Awesome performances everone!!! 8) 8) 8)
 Billy,You make me sick!!!!  :P

Title: Re: Simple Velvet and Basic Diamonds (jazz) Billy/Anne/Donna
Post by: Donna on April 03, 2011, 06:40:23 AM

Dan & Bill, thanks so much for your kind comments.  :)

Donna

Title: Re: Simple Velvet and Basic Diamonds (jazz) Billy/Anne/Donna
Post by: Captain fantastic on April 05, 2011, 10:44:50 AM

This sounds like Plush velvet that I could lose myself in.