7 January 2010 4 Comments

365 Songs – A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square

365songsI’m in London today for an Apple meeting at Hannover St so I wanted to play something appropriate. With yesterday’s snow I wasn’t even sure I’d get here, but one cancelled flight, one late flight, one late train which broke down and another train later I finally arrived last night.

According to Google Maps I’m a 17 minute-walk from my hotel at Marble Arch to Berkeley Square, so I couldn’t think of a more appropriate song than A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square. I recorded it yesterday – my piano isn’t quite that portable! – so I’m glad I made it to London and was able to post it today.

I’ve always loved this song. It dates from 1940 and has been performed by many artists ranging from Vera Lynn to Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole and Rod Stewart. It was also apparently featured in an episode of Torchwood! I hope you enjoy today’s interpretation!

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4 Responses to “365 Songs – A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square”

  1. Sarah Breslin 7 January 2010 at 9:26 am #

    Hi Mark,
    What a lovely idea! Beautiful piece of music and beautifully played.
    Sarah

  2. Liz S 7 January 2010 at 10:10 am #

    Many thanks for a lovely rendition of a classic. Now about to get back into the groove after a not-so-cold stay in Val d’Aran for Christmas/New Year.

  3. Lisa 7 January 2010 at 12:09 pm #

    Of course we enjoyed it! Bravo maestro!

  4. Iain Wicks 26 September 2011 at 9:41 pm #

    What a talent!!
    Talk about Jealous
    This guy speaks several languages and plays the piano as good as that.

    Life’s not fair!!!


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