Introducing Wallie MacGregor in AFTER YOU’VE GONE
By
Kay Kendall
Last week my third mystery
launched. My book’s birthday plus my own made it a stellar week. I can’t
give you a piece of birthday cake, so here’s a song for you.
launched. My book’s birthday plus my own made it a stellar week. I can’t
give you a piece of birthday cake, so here’s a song for you.
Fiona Apple sings “After You’ve
Gone.”
Gone.”
The song was
penned in 1918, remaining popular throughout the next several decades—especially
during the 1920s, which is what I was looking for. Even in the last 30 years
many singers have covered it. Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Edie Gourmet, and
many more. In truth, the song is fantastic. Singing styles change, but the song holds up. For comparison, here’s a performance fro 1927 by a star of that era, Ruth Etting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjgBara7N88
penned in 1918, remaining popular throughout the next several decades—especially
during the 1920s, which is what I was looking for. Even in the last 30 years
many singers have covered it. Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Edie Gourmet, and
many more. In truth, the song is fantastic. Singing styles change, but the song holds up. For comparison, here’s a performance fro 1927 by a star of that era, Ruth Etting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjgBara7N88
All my mysteries take their titles
from popular songs. My first two are Desolation Row and Rainy Day
Women. But because this new book takes place in 1923, I can hardly use another Bob
Dylan song, can I?
from popular songs. My first two are Desolation Row and Rainy Day
Women. But because this new book takes place in 1923, I can hardly use another Bob
Dylan song, can I?
Copyright laws don’t cover song titles,
but lyrics are. While Dylan’s are still protected, “After You’ve Gone” is
no longer under copyright. These words from the chorus fit the storyline of my new mystery.
but lyrics are. While Dylan’s are still protected, “After You’ve Gone” is
no longer under copyright. These words from the chorus fit the storyline of my new mystery.
After you’ve gone and left me crying
After you’ve gone there’s no denying,
You’ll feel blue, you’ll feel sad,
You’ll miss the bestest pal you’ve ever
had.
had.
There’ll come a time, now don’t forget
it,
it,
There’ll come a time, when you’ll
regret it.
regret it.
Oh! Babe, think what you’re doing.
You know my love for you will drive me
to ruin,
to ruin,
After you’ve gone,
After you’ve gone away, away.
After You’ve Gone (1918)
Music by Turner Layton and lyrics by Henry
Creamer
Music by Turner Layton and lyrics by Henry
Creamer
When you read my new mystery, you’ll
see how many characters must carry on after someone has gone—someone
very near and dear to them. The biggest loss of all kicks off the mystery, of course.
But there are others—oh so many others. Just count them all up. You’ll see.
see how many characters must carry on after someone has gone—someone
very near and dear to them. The biggest loss of all kicks off the mystery, of course.
But there are others—oh so many others. Just count them all up. You’ll see.
Author Kay
Kendall is passionate about historical mysteries. She lives in Texas with
her Canadian husband, three house rabbits, and spaniel Wills. Visit Kay at her website
http://www.austinstarr.com/
or on
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/KayKendallAuthor
Kendall is passionate about historical mysteries. She lives in Texas with
her Canadian husband, three house rabbits, and spaniel Wills. Visit Kay at her website
http://www.austinstarr.com/
or on
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/KayKendallAuthor
Happy book birthday, Kay!
Thank you, Shari. It is exciting.
Great cover, Kay!! Good luck with the book.
Thanks, Judy! My publisher lets me have lots of input into my covers so I am always pleased with them. 🙂
If they don't look great, then I can't blame anyone else but myself.