The Way You Look Tonight, 1936

“The Way You Look Tonight” is a song from the film Swing Time that was performed by Fred Astaire and composed by Jerome Kern with lyrics written by Dorothy Fields.

It won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1936.

Pray for Peace!
Love and Hope to all peoples.

Recorded with my new DAW UAD Volt 2/76.
Hope you like it!

The Way You Look Tonight, 1936 - YouTube

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sounding good. nice guitar playing.

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Great version, Rene! I was actually surprised how contemporary sounding your interpretation is. For a song that is considered a jazz standard, your arrangement is very accessible and modern-sounding. Clever stuff!

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Hi reworks,
Thanks for the wonderful comments.
Rene

Hi CRS,
Very nice feedback.
I love how you described it as modern and contemporary.
Thanks for the wonderful words.
Rene

Love the way you sound tonight.

Hi feaker,
Ver clever comment.
Thanks for the feedback!!!
Rene

giving this one a listen right now. I’m definitely a fan of your stuff! For some reason, this one almost reminded me of Dave Matthews at first. :man_shrugging:
Sounding great as always!!

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Hi holster,
Wow, Dave Matthews, this is really cool!
I am really thankful for you and your wonderful comments.
See you in the forum!!!
Rene