Golden Earrings was Barbette Records third release of 2021. Deanne Matley’s version released Friday, June 25, 2021, “Golden Earrings” is a classic tune from 1947 written by Victor Young (music) and Ray Evans/Jay Livingston (lyrics). It also landed two Spotify Playlists.
Initially performed by Murvyn Vye in the 1947 romantic spy film of the same name, “Golden Earrings” tells the story of the jewelry’s mystical qualities. This haunting Gypsy Jazz song claims that if you wear golden earrings, love will come to you. The song has been covered by Great Artists such as Peggy Lee (who scored a hit in 1947), Bobby Darin (1964) and even Willie Nelson (1983).
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Montreal legend George Doxas recorded Deanne’s original arrangement at Boutique de Son, Montreal, QC with Andrea Petrity on piano, Adrian Vedady on upright bass, and Jim Doxas on drums. With a hint of “Radar Love,” this tune is seductive, swings hard, and is sure to cast a spell of desire on its listeners.
As performing has been put on hold, Deanne is grateful to have had the opportunity, between lockdowns, to get in the studio and collectively create with her fellow musicians, masks and all.