Tenderly

“Tenderly” was composed in 1946 by Walter Gross with lyrics by Jack Lawrence. The ballad became a jazz and pop standard after recordings by Sarah Vaughan, Nat King Cole, and Rosemary Clooney – whose 1952 version was a major hit. With its flowing melody and romantic lyric, it has remained one of the great torch songs of the 20th century. 🎶 QA: Who sang your favorite version of “Tenderly” – Sarah Vaughan, Nat King Cole, or Rosemary Clooney?