: This specific version of the song is inextricably linked to NASA's Apollo missions. It was the first music ever played on the lunar surface when Buzz Aldrin played it on a portable cassette player during the Apollo 11 mission in 1969.
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: Orchestrated by Quincy Jones , the song was famously transformed from its original cabaret waltz (3/4 time) into a driving 4/4 swing . : This specific version of the song is
: The track features the powerful backing of Count Basie and His Orchestra , bringing a classic big band swing energy. : The track features the powerful backing of
The track is the definitive high-fidelity version of Frank Sinatra's iconic 1964 recording , originally featured on the album It Might as Well Be Swing . This remaster was specifically released as part of the compilation album "Nothing But the Best," which celebrated the 10th anniversary of Sinatra's passing and his legendary career. Musical Highlights
: Bart Howard reportedly wrote the song in just 20 minutes , though he later joked it took him 20 years to learn how to write it that fast.
: You can find this remastered version across all major streaming services, including Spotify and YouTube .