Frank Parker – You and The Night and The Music

Frank Parker’s mellow tenor was one of the most recognisable sounds of mid‑century American entertainment — a voice equally at home on radio, in films, and alongside major bandleaders. This collection brings together a rich selection of his finest performances, offering a vivid reminder of his musicality, warmth and effortless charm.

The programme opens with the rhythmic sweep of Begin the Beguine and the atmospheric title track, You and the Night and the Music, before moving through a series of romantic standards including Night and Day, Sweet and Lovely, Moonlight and Roses and Yours (Quiereme Mucho). Parker’s duet with Marion Marlowe on Jealous adds a welcome change of texture, while pieces such as Does Your Heart Beat for Me?, It’s Easy to Remember, Penthouse Serenade and Manhattan showcase his smooth, unforced delivery.

The set also includes characterful selections like My Lady Won’t Be Here Tonight, My Lindy Lou, One Night of Love, and a lively medley of For Me and My Gal / Margie / I’ll Get By. Later tracks — Marry a Rich Woman, Tenderly, Come to Me, Bend Me, It’s Autumn Again, Parker’s Lament, Blue Moon, The Rose of Tralee and Danny Boy — round out a programme that highlights both his versatility and his instinctive feel for melody.

For collectors of classic vocal music, You and The Night and The Music is a warm, nostalgic and beautifully curated tribute to a singer whose artistry remains timeless.

Track Listing

1. Begin The Beguine
2. You And The Night And The Music
3. Night And Day
4. Yours (Quiereme Mucho)
5. Sweet And Lovely
6. Moonlight And Roses
7. Jealous – with Marion Marlowe
8. Does Your Heart Beat For Me?
9. It’s Easy To Remember
10. Madamoiselle de Paree
11. My Lady Won’t Be Here Tonight
12. Penthouse Serenade
13. Manhattan
14. My Lindy Lou
15. One Night Of Love
16. Medley: For Me And My Gal / Margie / I’ll Get By
17. Marry A Rich Woman
18. Tenderly
19. Come To Me, Bend Me
20. It’s Autumn Again
21. Parker’s Lament
22. Blue Moon
23. The Rose Of Tralee
24. Danny Boy