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If You Could See Me Now (1946 song)

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"If You Could See Me Now" is a 1946 jazz standard, composed by Tadd Dameron. He wrote it especially for vocalist Sarah Vaughan, a frequent collaborator. Lyrics were written by Carl Sigman and it became one of her signature songs, inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998.

Notable recordings

  • Sarah Vaughan's 1946 original recording was released through Musicraft Records. It also appeared on her 1981 album Send in the Clowns with the Count Basie Orchestra.
  • Gil Evans recorded a version for his 1957 album Gil Evans & Ten
  • Chet Baker recorded it for his 1959 album Chet.
  • Joe Lovano included it in his 2000 album 52nd Street Themes.
  • Bill Evans recorded his version of the song for his 1962 album Moon Beams.
  • John Abercrombie and John Scofield included the song in their 1984 album Solar.
  • Eliane Elias included the song in her 2010 album Eliane Elias Plays Live.
  • Jaco Pastorius covered the song in 1985 during a televised concert in Belgium.
  • Mel Tormé recorded a notable version in 1995 with Canadian trombonist and bandleader Rob McConnell.
  • Wes Montgomery on Smokin' at the Half Note

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