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==Purpose of this page==
==Purpose of this page==


The purpose of this page is to maintain a list of compositions (or so-called standards) that have been played many times, and that present either numerous spelling variants, or some specific capitalization difficulty (possibly related to a [[Guess Case|GuessCase]] quirk).
The purpose of this page is to maintain a list of compositions (or so-called standards) that have been played many times, and that present either numerous spelling variants, or some specific capitalization difficulty (possibly related to a [[Guess Case|GuessCase]] quirk, though since the last server release, [[Guess Case|GuessCase]] is now nearly bullet proof IMO).


Unless [[Artist Intent|artist intent]] comes into play (in a few rare cases), jazz track titles should be harmonized according to the composition title variant that have been chosen.
Unless [[Artist Intent|artist intent]] comes into play (in a few rare cases), jazz track titles should be harmonized according to the composition title variant that have been chosen.
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* after it is discussed, eventually changed and approved by jazz concerned moderators, it enters the main list
* after it is discussed, eventually changed and approved by jazz concerned moderators, it enters the main list


The purpose of this page is not to list each and every jazz tune, but should be kept to a reasonable size, and mention only compositions that meet the criteria mentioned (more than 20 occurences, and a specific difficulty and/or known multiple variants).
The purpose of this page is not to list each and every jazz tune, but should be kept to a reasonable size, and mention only compositions that meet the criteria (more than 20 occurences, and a specific difficulty and/or known multiple variants).


This page should be pointed at in moderation notes, and serves as a reasonably valid authority to justify a track title change, saving time and efforts for both moderators and voters.
This page should be pointed at in moderation notes, and serves as a reasonably valid authority to justify a track title change, saving time and efforts for both moderators and voters.


==How to determine and propose a composition? (approved guidelines)==
==How to determine and propose a composition title?==

==How to determine and propose a composition? (proposed guidelines)==


* Gather known variants of the composition
* Gather known variants of the composition
* Check [http://www.ascap.com/ace/search.cfm ascap] for your composition (be sure you have the one you're looking for, and note the composer(s) name)
* Check [http://www.ascap.com/ace/search.cfm ASCAP] and [http://www.bmi.com/search/ BMI] for your composition (be sure you have the one you're looking for, and note the composer(s) name). Be aware though that ASCAP doesn't store punctuation.
* Determine which variant you'll propose for approval using the following rules:
* Determine which variant you'll propose for approval using the following rules:
** Always try to favor ASCAP main entry unless...
** Always try to favor ASCAP main entry unless...
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* Wait for discussion, proposed changes, approval
* Wait for discussion, proposed changes, approval
* Rejoice! And go harmonize all the occurences of your title!
* Rejoice! And go harmonize all the occurences of your title!

Proposed by: [[User:dmppanda|dmppanda]]

Agreed by:

Discussion:


==Compositions list (approved)==
==Compositions list (approved)==


Note that an "unknown" clean-up status doesn't mean it hasn't been already cleaned, but just that the [[User:dmppanda|stupid editor]] can't remember if he worked on it or not...
* [http://musicbrainz.org/search/textsearch.html?query=Take+the+%22A%22+Train&type=track&limit=100 Take the "A" Train]
* [http://musicbrainz.org/search/textsearch.html?query=Take+the+%22A%22+Train&type=track&limit=100 Take the "A" Train]
** Strayhorn
** Composer: Billy Strayhorn
** ASCAP: [http://www.ascap.com/ace/search.cfm?requesttimeout=300&mode=results&searchstr=500006237&search_in=i&search_type=exact&search_det=t,s,w,p,b,v&results_pp=20&start=1 500006237]
** variants with or without single quotes, plus [[Guess Case|GuessCase]] still at that time fails to lowercase "the"
** Variants: with single quotes, without any quotes, improperly capitalized "The"
** [[User:dmppanda|dmppanda]], [[claiborne]], [[User:mo|mo]]
** Approved by: [[User:dmppanda|dmppanda]], [[claiborne]], [[User:mo|mo]], [[joan]]
** Clean-up status: some consequent work already done by [[joan]] and [[User:dmppanda|dmppanda]]


* [http://musicbrainz.org/search/textsearch.html?query=Do+Nothin%27+Till+You+Hear+From+Me&type=track&limit=100 Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me]
* [http://musicbrainz.org/search/textsearch.html?query=Do+Nothin%27+Till+You+Hear+From+Me&type=track&limit=100 Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me]
** Ellington/Russel
** Composer: Duke Ellington & Russel
** ASCAP: [http://www.ascap.com/ace/search.cfm?requesttimeout=300&mode=results&searchstr=340043161&search_in=i&search_type=exact&search_det=t,s,w,p,b,v&results_pp=20&start=1 340043161]
** have a lot of variants, with Nothing, Until, 'till, etc
** Variants: a lot! Nothing, Until, 'till, 'til, til, nothin, etc
** [[User:dmppanda|dmppanda]] [[claiborne]]
** Approved by: [[User:dmppanda|dmppanda]], [[claiborne]], [[joan]]
** Although ASCAP main entry is "Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me", I prefer the abbreviated Nothin', which seems to be the most widely chosen variant in discographic ressources
** Discussion: although ASCAP main entry is "Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me", I prefer the abbreviated Nothin', which seems to be the most widely chosen variant in discographic ressources
** Clean-up status: unknown


* [http://musicbrainz.org/search/textsearch.html?query=%27Round+Midnight&type=track&limit=100 'Round Midnight]
* [http://musicbrainz.org/search/textsearch.html?query=%27Round+Midnight&type=track&limit=100 'Round Midnight]
** Hanighen/Monk/Williams
** Composer: Hanighen/Monk/Williams
** ASCAP: [http://www.ascap.com/ace/search.cfm?requesttimeout=300&mode=results&searchstr=310082103&search_in=i&search_type=exact&search_det=t,s,w,p,b,v&results_pp=20&start=1 310082103]
** Common variants including eluded leading quote, Round About Midnight, Round 'Bout Midnight, combinations of these, and numerous other...
** Variants: eluded leading quote, Round About Midnight, Round 'Bout Midnight, combinations of these, and numerous other...
** [[User:dmppanda|dmppanda]], [[claiborne]]
** Approved by: [[User:dmppanda|dmppanda]], [[claiborne]], [[joan]]
** Proposed variant is ASCAP main entry. Now, this one is really a problem because IMO [[Capitalization Standard English|Capitalization Styleguide]] doesn't address clearly how we should capitalize the R. Wether we need to wait for a decision on this front, or decide a variant for this title, whatever the common rule is, is yet to be discussed.
** Discussion: proposed variant is ASCAP main entry. This one was really problematic and triggered a lenghty discussion about [[Capitalization Standard English|Capitalization Styleguide]], as it wasn't clear how we should capitalize the R.
** Clean-up status: [[joan]] capitalised 'Round where it is the start of the title


* [http://musicbrainz.org/search/textsearch.html?query=Bei+mir+bist+Du+sch%C3%B6n&type=track&limit=100 Bei mir bist Du schön]
* [http://musicbrainz.org/search/textsearch.html?query=Bei+mir+bist+Du+sch%C3%B6n&type=track&limit=100 Bei mir bist Du schön]
** Cahn/Chaplin/Jacobs/Secunda
** Composer: Cahn/Chaplin/Jacobs/Secunda
** ASCAP: [http://www.ascap.com/ace/search.cfm?requesttimeout=300&mode=results&searchstr=320033361&search_in=i&search_type=exact&search_det=t,s,w,p,b,v&results_pp=20&start=1 320033361]
** Systematically murdered ([http://musicbrainz.org/search/textsearch.html?query=Be+Mir+Bist+Du+Schoen&type=track&limit=100 Be Mir Bist Du Shoen] is a common weapon...)
** Variants: systematically murdered ([http://musicbrainz.org/search/textsearch.html?query=Be+Mir+Bist+Du+Schoen&type=track&limit=100 Be Mir Bist Du Shoen] is a common weapon...)
** [[User:dmppanda|dmppanda]], [[claiborne]]
** Approved by: [[User:dmppanda|dmppanda]], [[claiborne]], [[joan]]
** No discussion needed IMO. Just write it properly.
** Discussion: no discussion needed. Just write it properly :).


* [http://musicbrainz.org/search/textsearch.html?query=Ain%27t+Misbehavin%27&type=track&limit=100 Ain't Misbehavin']
* [http://musicbrainz.org/search/textsearch.html?query=Ain%27t+Misbehavin%27&type=track&limit=100 Ain't Misbehavin']
** Brooks/Razaf/Waller
** Composer: Brooks/Razaf/Waller
** ASCAP: [http://www.ascap.com/ace/search.cfm?requesttimeout=300&mode=results&searchstr=310017791&search_in=i&search_type=exact&search_det=t,s,w,p,b,v&results_pp=20&start=1 310017791]
** Most common variant goes [http://musicbrainz.org/search/textsearch.html?query=Ain%27t+Misbehaving&type=track&limit=100 Ain't Misbehaving]
** Variants: commonly goes [http://musicbrainz.org/search/textsearch.html?query=Ain%27t+Misbehaving&type=track&limit=100 Ain't Misbehaving]
** [[User:dmppanda|dmppanda]], [[claiborne]]
** First noticed by moderator claiborne. ASCAP main entry proposed.
** Approved by: [[User:dmppanda|dmppanda]], [[claiborne]], [[joan]]
** Discussion: first noticed by moderator claiborne. ASCAP main entry proposed.
** Clean-up status: unknown


* [http://musicbrainz.org/search/textsearch.html?query=%22C%22+Jam+Blues&type=track&limit=100 "C" Jam Blues]
* [http://musicbrainz.org/search/textsearch.html?query=%22C%22+Jam+Blues&type=track&limit=100 "C" Jam Blues]
** Ellington
** Composer: Ellington
** ASCAP: [http://www.ascap.com/ace/search.cfm?requesttimeout=300&mode=results&searchstr=330001019&search_in=i&search_type=exact&search_det=t,s,w,p,b,v&results_pp=20&start=1 330001019]
** Common variants without the double quotes, or with a dash, or with single quotes
** Variants: commonly without the double quotes, or with a dash, or with single quotes
** [[User:dmppanda|dmppanda]]
** Approved by: [[User:dmppanda|dmppanda]]
**
** Clean-up status: [[joan]] made double quotes consistent accross the db


* [http://musicbrainz.org/search/textsearch.html?query=Manoir+de+mes+r%C3%AAves&type=track&limit=100 Manoir de mes rêves]
* [http://musicbrainz.org/search/textsearch.html?query=Manoir+de+mes+r%C3%AAves&type=track&limit=100 Manoir de mes rêves]
** Reinhardt
** Composer: Reinhardt
** ASCAP: [http://www.ascap.com/ace/search.cfm?requesttimeout=300&mode=results&searchstr=340041841&search_in=i&search_type=exact&search_det=t,s,w,p,b,v&results_pp=20&start=1 340041841]
** is french, and as such is murdered and improperly capitalized most time
** [[User:dmppanda|dmppanda]]
** Approved by: [[User:dmppanda|dmppanda]]
** Discussion: is french, and as such is murdered and improperly capitalized most time. Note that it sports an american variant title "Django's Castle"
** Just like that...
** Clean-up status: unknown


* [http://musicbrainz.org/search/textsearch.html?query=I+Got+It+Bad+%28and+That+Ain%27t+Good%29&type=track&limit=100 I Got It Bad (and That Ain't Good)]
* [http://musicbrainz.org/search/textsearch.html?query=I+Got+It+Bad+%28and+That+Ain%27t+Good%29&type=track&limit=100 I Got It Bad (and That Ain't Good)]
** Ellington AFAIK
** Composer: Ellington
** ASCAP: [http://www.ascap.com/ace/search.cfm?requesttimeout=300&mode=results&searchstr=390020305&search_in=i&search_type=exact&search_det=t,s,w,p,b,v&results_pp=20&start=1 390020305]
** variants include shorter form, eluded parenthesis, improperly capitalized "And"
** Variants: include shorter form, eluded parenthesis, improperly capitalized "And"
** [[User:dmppanda|dmppanda]], [[claiborne]]
** Approved by: [[User:dmppanda|dmppanda]], [[claiborne]], [[joan]]
** Main ASCAP is the shorter form, proposing the extended form according to guide
** Discussion: main ASCAP is the shorter form, proposing the extended form according to guide
** Clean-up status: have been through database and made "and" consistent [[joan]]


* [http://musicbrainz.org/search/textsearch.html?query=Stompin%27+at+the+Savoy&type=track&limit=100 Stompin' at the Savoy]
* [http://musicbrainz.org/search/textsearch.html?query=Stompin%27+at+the+Savoy&type=track&limit=100 Stompin' at the Savoy]
** Goodman
** Composer: Goodman
** ASCAP: [http://www.ascap.com/ace/search.cfm?requesttimeout=300&mode=results&searchstr=491067440&search_in=i&search_type=exact&search_det=t,s,w,p,b,v&results_pp=20&start=1 491067440]
** variants include "Stomping" and improper capitalization
** Variants: include "Stomping" and improper capitalization
** [[User:dmppanda|dmppanda]], [[claiborne]]
** First noticed by moderator claiborne.
** Approved by: [[User:dmppanda|dmppanda]], [[claiborne]], [[joan]]
** Discussion: first noticed by moderator claiborne.
** Clean-up status: unknown


* [http://musicbrainz.org/search/textsearch.html?query=A-Tisket%2C+A-Tasket&type=track&limit=100 A-Tisket, A-Tasket]
* [http://musicbrainz.org/search/textsearch.html?query=A-Tisket%2C+A-Tasket&type=track&limit=100 A-Tisket, A-Tasket]
** Alexander
** Composer: Alexander/Fitzgerald
** ASCAP: [http://www.ascap.com/ace/search.cfm?requesttimeout=300&mode=results&searchstr=310002305&search_in=i&search_type=exact&search_det=t,s,w,p,b,v&results_pp=20&start=1 310002305]
** numerous variants, without "-", capitalisation, without the comma
** Variants: without "-", capitalisation, without the comma, and also the funny "ticket" and or "tacket"
** [[User:dmppanda|dmppanda]], [[claiborne]]
** Approved by: [[User:dmppanda|dmppanda]], [[claiborne]], [[joan]]
**
** Clean-up status: unknown, though [[joan]] apparently corrected some

* [http://musicbrainz.org/search/textsearch.html?query=Just+A-Sittin%27+and+A-Rockin%27&type=track&limit=100 Just A-Sittin' and A-Rockin']
** Composer: Ellington
** ASCAP: [http://www.ascap.com/ace/search.cfm?requesttimeout=300&mode=results&searchstr=400030800&search_in=i&search_type=exact&search_det=t,s,w,p,b,v&results_pp=20&start=1 400030800]
** Variants: same kind of variants as for the "Tasket", plus impropely capped "And"
** Approved by: [[User:dmppanda|dmppanda]], [[claiborne]], [[joan]]
** Clean-up status: unknown


* [http://musicbrainz.org/search/textsearch.html?query=Oh%2C+Lady+Be+Good&type=track&limit=100 Oh, Lady Be Good]
* [http://musicbrainz.org/search/textsearch.html?query=Oh%2C+Lady+Be+Good&type=track&limit=100 Oh, Lady Be Good]
** Gerschwin
** Composer: Gerschwin/Gerschwin
** ASCAP: [http://www.ascap.com/ace/search.cfm?requesttimeout=300&mode=results&searchstr=420001456&search_in=i&search_type=exact&search_det=t,s,w,p,b,v&results_pp=20&start=1 420001456]
** numerous variants, including "!" after the "Oh" and/or appended to the title
** Variants: including "!" after the "Oh" and/or appended to the title
** [[User:dmppanda|dmppanda]]
** Approved by: [[User:dmppanda|dmppanda]], [[joan]]
** IMO the more common choice in discographic ressources
** Discussion: IMO the more common choice in discographic ressources
** Clean-up status: unknown


* [http://musicbrainz.org/search/textsearch.html?query=One+O%27Clock+Jump&type=track&limit=100 One O'Clock Jump]
* [http://musicbrainz.org/search/textsearch.html?query=One+O%27Clock+Jump&type=track&limit=100 One O'Clock Jump]
** Basie
** Composer: Basie
** ASCAP: [http://www.ascap.com/ace/search.cfm?requesttimeout=300&mode=results&searchstr=450040107&search_in=i&search_type=exact&search_det=t,s,w,p,b,v&results_pp=20&start=1 450040107]
** Variants with a space after the O', improper cap, eluded O', etc, etc
** Variants: with a space after the O', improper cap, eluded O', etc, etc
** [[User:dmppanda|dmppanda]], [[claiborne]]
** Approved by: [[User:dmppanda|dmppanda]], [[claiborne]], [[joan]]
**
** Clean-up status: unknown

* [http://musicbrainz.org/search/textsearch.html?query=Just+A-Sittin%27+and+A-Rockin%27&type=track&limit=100 Just A-Sittin' and A-Rockin']
** Ellington
** Same kind of variants as for the "Tasket" title, plus impropely capped "And"
** [[User:dmppanda|dmppanda]], [[claiborne]]
**


==Compositions list (proposed)==
==Compositions list (proposed)==
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** ASCAP entry: 530034785
** ASCAP entry: 530034785
** Known variants: [http://musicbrainz.org/search/textsearch.html?query=What+a+Diff%27rence+a+Day+Makes&type=track&limit=100&handlearguments=1 What a Diff'rence a Day Makes] [http://musicbrainz.org/search/textsearch.html?query=What+a+Difference+a+Day+Made&type=track&an=1&as=1&limit=100&handlearguments=1 What a Difference a Day Made]
** Known variants: [http://musicbrainz.org/search/textsearch.html?query=What+a+Diff%27rence+a+Day+Makes&type=track&limit=100&handlearguments=1 What a Diff'rence a Day Makes] [http://musicbrainz.org/search/textsearch.html?query=What+a+Difference+a+Day+Made&type=track&an=1&as=1&limit=100&handlearguments=1 What a Difference a Day Made]
** Approved by: [[User:dmppanda|dmppanda]]
** Approved by: [[User:dmppanda|dmppanda]] [[joan]]
** Discussion: first spotted by Joan
** Discussion: first spotted by Joan


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** ASCAP entry: [http://www.ascap.com/ace/search.cfm?requesttimeout=300&mode=results&searchstr=390022661&search_in=i&search_type=exact&search_det=t,s,w,p,b,v&results_pp=20&start=1 390022661]
** ASCAP entry: [http://www.ascap.com/ace/search.cfm?requesttimeout=300&mode=results&searchstr=390022661&search_in=i&search_type=exact&search_det=t,s,w,p,b,v&results_pp=20&start=1 390022661]
** Known variants: 'til, 'till, until, til'
** Known variants: 'til, 'till, until, til'
** Approved by: [[User:dmppanda|dmppanda]]
** Approved by: [[User:dmppanda|dmppanda]], [[joan]]
** Discussion: First noticed by Joan [http://musicbrainz.org/show/edit/?editid=5392510 here]
** Discussion: First noticed by Joan [http://musicbrainz.org/show/edit/?editid=5392510 here]


Revision as of 11:26, 16 September 2006

Jazz > Compositions

Purpose of this page

The purpose of this page is to maintain a list of compositions (or so-called standards) that have been played many times, and that present either numerous spelling variants, or some specific capitalization difficulty (possibly related to a GuessCase quirk, though since the last server release, GuessCase is now nearly bullet proof IMO).

Unless artist intent comes into play (in a few rare cases), jazz track titles should be harmonized according to the composition title variant that have been chosen.

By "chosen", we mean the following:

  • a proposed composition title first enter this page in the "To be discussed list"
  • after it is discussed, eventually changed and approved by jazz concerned moderators, it enters the main list

The purpose of this page is not to list each and every jazz tune, but should be kept to a reasonable size, and mention only compositions that meet the criteria (more than 20 occurences, and a specific difficulty and/or known multiple variants).

This page should be pointed at in moderation notes, and serves as a reasonably valid authority to justify a track title change, saving time and efforts for both moderators and voters.

How to determine and propose a composition title?

  • Gather known variants of the composition
  • Check ASCAP and BMI for your composition (be sure you have the one you're looking for, and note the composer(s) name). Be aware though that ASCAP doesn't store punctuation.
  • Determine which variant you'll propose for approval using the following rules:
    • Always try to favor ASCAP main entry unless...
    • Always check what serious/dedicated discographic resources have to say (be they online disco site, or liner notes from recent/complete editions as their documentation are often much better than old releases)
    • If the title has a known/widely-used longer variant than the ASCAP main entry (see: "be anything"), use the main ASCAP entry, and complete it with the remaining part enclosed into parenthesis, following usual capitalization guidelines
    • for abbreviated words (Rockin), favor the variants with a single quote (Rockin')
    • for quoted words or letters ("C" Jam Blues), favor double quotes
  • Propose your variant in the list, using a syntax similar to the example
  • Wait for discussion, proposed changes, approval
  • Rejoice! And go harmonize all the occurences of your title!

Compositions list (approved)

Note that an "unknown" clean-up status doesn't mean it hasn't been already cleaned, but just that the stupid editor can't remember if he worked on it or not...

  • Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me
    • Composer: Duke Ellington & Russel
    • ASCAP: 340043161
    • Variants: a lot! Nothing, Until, 'till, 'til, til, nothin, etc
    • Approved by: dmppanda, claiborne, joan
    • Discussion: although ASCAP main entry is "Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me", I prefer the abbreviated Nothin', which seems to be the most widely chosen variant in discographic ressources
    • Clean-up status: unknown
  • 'Round Midnight
    • Composer: Hanighen/Monk/Williams
    • ASCAP: 310082103
    • Variants: eluded leading quote, Round About Midnight, Round 'Bout Midnight, combinations of these, and numerous other...
    • Approved by: dmppanda, claiborne, joan
    • Discussion: proposed variant is ASCAP main entry. This one was really problematic and triggered a lenghty discussion about Capitalization Styleguide, as it wasn't clear how we should capitalize the R.
    • Clean-up status: joan capitalised 'Round where it is the start of the title
  • "C" Jam Blues
    • Composer: Ellington
    • ASCAP: 330001019
    • Variants: commonly without the double quotes, or with a dash, or with single quotes
    • Approved by: dmppanda
    • Clean-up status: joan made double quotes consistent accross the db
  • Manoir de mes rêves
    • Composer: Reinhardt
    • ASCAP: 340041841
    • Approved by: dmppanda
    • Discussion: is french, and as such is murdered and improperly capitalized most time. Note that it sports an american variant title "Django's Castle"
    • Clean-up status: unknown
  • I Got It Bad (and That Ain't Good)
    • Composer: Ellington
    • ASCAP: 390020305
    • Variants: include shorter form, eluded parenthesis, improperly capitalized "And"
    • Approved by: dmppanda, claiborne, joan
    • Discussion: main ASCAP is the shorter form, proposing the extended form according to guide
    • Clean-up status: have been through database and made "and" consistent joan
  • A-Tisket, A-Tasket
    • Composer: Alexander/Fitzgerald
    • ASCAP: 310002305
    • Variants: without "-", capitalisation, without the comma, and also the funny "ticket" and or "tacket"
    • Approved by: dmppanda, claiborne, joan
    • Clean-up status: unknown, though joan apparently corrected some
  • Oh, Lady Be Good
    • Composer: Gerschwin/Gerschwin
    • ASCAP: 420001456
    • Variants: including "!" after the "Oh" and/or appended to the title
    • Approved by: dmppanda, joan
    • Discussion: IMO the more common choice in discographic ressources
    • Clean-up status: unknown

Compositions list (proposed)

Use the following format to propose a composition:

  • Proposed variant
    • Composed by: Composer(s) name
    • Known variants: list of known variants, mispelling, improper capitalization
    • Approved by: dmppanda (<- your nick name), (others will add their name here if they agree)
    • Discussion: if needed, your own additional comments, and of course the following discussion

Actual list:

  • Lover, Come Back to Me
    • Composed by: Romberg, Hammerstein
    • ASCAP entry: 420095221
    • Known variants: without the comma, with exclamation mark
    • Approved by: dmppanda
    • Discussion:
  • 'S Wonderful
    • Gerschwin
    • numerous variants, S', S, Wunderful...
    • dmppanda, claiborne
    • I'm not really sure about the uppercased S, as it should be the shorten form of It's...
  • Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man
    • Oscar Hammerstein/Jerome Kern
    • Can't Help Lovin' That Man, Can't Help Loving That Man, etc..
    • claiborne
    • ASCAP main entry supports "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man." More artists appear to use this version than others.
  • 'Tain't What You Do (It's the Way That You Do It)
    • Sy Oliver, Young
    • Tain't What You Do or even Taint.
    • DonRedman
    • No idea which is the correct one. "ain't" definitely has the apostrophe. "'tain't" as short for "it ain't" makes sense. IIUC ascap does not store the apostrophes. So how should we know
  • We should know by checking serious online discographic ressources and/or leaflets like the one from the Billie Holiday on Verve complete edition (which I'll do soon). Ultimately, we may make an arbitrary decision on our own. I like Tain't myself, though I'm not fundamentaly opposed to 'Tain't (still, it triggers once again the "do we cap the T" english case problem) --- dmppanda

Compositions list (yet in the cooker)

  • "D & E" or "D and E"?
  • I've Told Ev'ry Little Star
  • Bags' Groove
  • The Girl From Ipanema
  • T'ain't Nobody's Business if I Do / Ain't Nobody's Business if I Do / ... Bizness
  • "Murder," He Says / Murder He Says / Murder, He Says / "Murder" He Says
  • Indiana (Back Home Again in) / Back Home Again in Indiana / (Back Home Again in ) Indiana
  • (Get Your Kicks on) Route 66 / Route 66 / Get Your Kicks on Route 66 / Route 66 (Get Your Kicks on)
  • (Hep-Hep!) The Jumpin' Jive / The Jumpin' Jive / Jumping Jive / Jumpin' Jive (Hep-Hep!)
  • (I Don't Stand a) Ghost of a Chance with You / Ghost of a Chance / I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance with You/...
  • (I Got a Woman Crazy for Me) She's Funny that Way / She's Funny that Way/...
  • (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons / For Sentimental Reasons / For Sentimental Reasons (I Love You)
  • Lean Baby / My Lean Baby
  • Blue Rondo a la Turk / Blue Rondo à la Turk (not to be confused with "Rondo alla turca")
  • Is You Is, or Is You Ain't (Ma' Baby)
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