“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?

Tenderly was written in 1946 by Walter Gross and Jack Lawrence. First emerging from the postwar popular song era, the tune quickly entered the jazz and standard repertoire through its slow, intimate melody and richly romantic lyric. Over time it has been recorded by artists including Sarah Vaughan, Nat King Cole, Rosemary Clooney, Chet Baker, and Ella Fitzgerald, reflecting its long life across jazz, vocal pop, and late-night ballad traditions. This performance is presented with voice and acoustic guitar. Song: Tenderly Written by: Walter Gross & Jack Lawrence (1946) Performance: Jason Paul, voice & guitar