Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes

Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes is based on a poem written in 1616 by Ben Jonson, later set to music in the 18th century. The song has moved easily between parlor, classical, jazz, and folk traditions, with notable recordings by John McCormack, Nat King Cole, Johnny Cash, Maxine Sullivan, Patricia Hammond, and Bryn Terfel. This performance features voice with acoustic guitar. Details: – Song: Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes – Poem: Ben Jonson (1616), England – Melody: 18th-century setting – Vox & acoustic guitar: Jason Paul

Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes is based on a poem written in 1616 by Ben Jonson, later set to music in the 18th century. The song has moved easily between parlor, classical, jazz, and folk traditions, with notable recordings by John McCormack, Nat King Cole, Johnny Cash, Maxine Sullivan, Patricia Hammond, and Bryn Terfel. This performance features voice with acoustic guitar. Details: – Song: Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes – Poem: Ben Jonson (1616), England – Melody: 18th-century setting – Vox & acoustic guitar: Jason Paul