First heard this in 1948 at 4 years old, when I was in bed dozing and my uncle was in bathroom shaving, with door ajar, and the radio on. This was playing. Have loved it all my life...
I worked with Vaughn in the 70's before the end of the band. Used to pinch hit singing this song because of his health problems. Still can do it. He was a great guy.
I was with my parents on vacation in the late 50’s. We were staying at a motel in Lake Tahoe. I believe it was called the Ravenswood. Vaughn Monroe was staying there and was at the pool and I remember my mother and father met him and had a conversation with him. My mother sang with a few bands on radio during the 40’s in New York City. At 12 years old, I hadn’t a clue who he was, but I sure enjoy his music now.
Born 1940 but remember this song.. Note the record label and dog....Later RCA VICTOR label pictured this same dog...also label says to use Victor needles....how about that? Yes young people, records required needles for sound and you had to replace them periodically.
I’m 16 and love this music. I was wondering if you could provide some insight of the pre-smartphone days. How did you fill your days and have fun? I’m trying to use my phone/computer less and enjoy life more without electronics.
Those steel needles would wear down after about 5 plays. You could turn them around in the tone-arm for another 10 plays, but that was it. I've read that they were designed to be the sacrificed element - Records had a certain amount of abrasion baked into their shellac to wear the needles to a proper fit to the groove, for maximum loudness. Don't substitute brads or nails for needles on wind-up phonographs!
Heard Vaughn's recording of "Sound off" way back in the 1950s and have been a keen admirer ever since. If you don't know it, please do this 87 year old Englishman the courtesy of playing it. Hope you enjoy it as much as I have for so man years.
Racing with the moon, High up in the midnight thru, And then all too soon, It's lost from view, Racing with the moon, High up in the midnight blue, And then all too soon, It's lost from view, Gazing at the stars, High up in the clouds of grey, But just like the moon, They fade away, In the blue heavens, i see, your face smiling at me, my heart will never be free, until we're back together, Racing with the moon, that's what I'll always do, Till i overtake, the moon and you.
I am also interested in the 1962 Dot version with the celeste. A local station used to play this later version. The Dot LP recordings seem to be harder to find, for some reason.
First heard this in 1948 at 4 years old, when I was in bed dozing and my uncle was in bathroom shaving, with door ajar, and the radio on. This was playing. Have loved it all my life...
Wonderful story - thanks!
I was 4 when I heard him sing Ghost Riders in the Sky. Still one of my favorite songs.
This is a wonderful thing you've shared.
Burma shave!
It's a nastolgy, whit smile on a face and peace in a soul. My favorit song is " Let it Snow" ❄️
I wish all this music would come back. 🥰
I worked with Vaughn in the 70's before the end of the band. Used to pinch hit singing this song because of his health problems. Still can do it. He was a great guy.
I was with my parents on vacation in the late 50’s. We were staying at a motel in Lake Tahoe. I believe it was called the Ravenswood. Vaughn Monroe was staying there and was at the pool and I remember my mother and father met him and had a conversation with him. My mother sang with a few bands on radio during the 40’s in New York City. At 12 years old, I hadn’t a clue who he was, but I sure enjoy his music now.
A very distinct voice that one could tell apart immediately in a group of singers 🙂
. I remember him and his voice some 75 years later 🙂
Amen
Awesome, one of kind voice. I miss the quality of that era's music.
Now that's a crooner
He was called "the last of the stout-hearted men."
Great, great "pipes"!
My dad Bucky Pizzarelli is on this recording
I danced to Bucky Pizzarelli's music at some very chic boite. It may have been the Pierre.
did he play an instrument?
Born 1940 but remember this song..
Note the record label and dog....Later RCA VICTOR label pictured this same dog...also label says to use Victor needles....how about that? Yes young people, records required needles for sound and you had to replace them periodically.
I’m 16 and love this music. I was wondering if you could provide some insight of the pre-smartphone days. How did you fill your days and have fun? I’m trying to use my phone/computer less and enjoy life more without electronics.
Those steel needles would wear down after about 5 plays. You could turn them around in the tone-arm for another 10 plays, but that was it. I've read that they were designed to be the sacrificed element - Records had a certain amount of abrasion baked into their shellac to wear the needles to a proper fit to the groove, for maximum loudness. Don't substitute brads or nails for needles on wind-up phonographs!
My dad used to sing this and imitate Monroe's voice.
Heard Vaughn's recording of "Sound off" way back in the 1950s and have been a keen admirer ever since. If you don't know it, please do this 87 year old Englishman the courtesy of playing it. Hope you enjoy it as much as I have for so man years.
I grew up hearing Vaughn Monroe and then in the Die Hard movies 😊
"This record has been play tested 3,000 times"
Racing with the moon,
High up in the midnight thru,
And then all too soon,
It's lost from view,
Racing with the moon,
High up in the midnight blue,
And then all too soon,
It's lost from view,
Gazing at the stars,
High up in the clouds of grey,
But just like the moon,
They fade away,
In the blue heavens, i see, your face smiling at me,
my heart will never be free,
until we're back together,
Racing with the moon, that's what I'll always do,
Till i overtake, the moon and you.
Minor typo: no "thru" - all "blue".
Wonderful!
I was one year old in 1948! But I recall hearing it when I was 3-4 years ago.
a race he’ll win
IT WAS HIS THEME SONG.
I am also interested in the 1962 Dot version with the celeste. A local station used to play this later version. The Dot LP recordings seem to be harder to find, for some reason.
It would be nice to have a "pinned" link to the *other* ("more commonly heard") version.