Like Young

"Like Young" is a song written by André Previn with lyrics by Paul Francis Webster. An instrumental version by Previn and David Rose appeared on the album Like Young - Secret Songs For Young Lovers.[1][2][3]

Chart performance

The Previn version peaked at #46 on the Billboard Hot 100 on the week of July 25, 1959.[4] At the 2nd Annual Grammy Awards in November 29, 1959, "Like Young" won for Best Performance by an Orchestra and was a nominee for Song of the Year, Record of the Year, and Best Jazz Performance – Soloist.[5]

Cover versions

• In 1960, Buddy Greco, included it on his LP, "My Buddy".[6]
• Perry Como performed a version which appeared on his 1961 album For the Young at Heart, and the song also appeared on The Beat Generation from Rhino Entertainment.[7]

References

1. "Like young [music] / lyric by Paul Francis Webster ; music by André Previn". Trove. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
2. "Lyrics: Like Young by Andre Previn with David Rose". Retrieved August 3, 2017.
3. "André Previn - David Rose And His Orchestra* - Like Young - Secret Songs For Young Lovers". Discogs. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
4. "The Hot 100". Billboard. July 25, 1959. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
5. "Grammy Awards 1959". Retrieved July 20, 2017.
6. "secondhandsongs.com". secondhandsongs.com. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
7. Davis, Francis (July 1996). "Like Young: Jazz has been attracting its first young audiences in decades -- but are they hearing a music without a future?". The Atlantic. Retrieved July 20, 2017.