Frank Sinatra - Oh! Look At Me Now Lyrics

Laughing at blue diamond rings
“I'm not the guy who cared about love, and I'm not the guy who cared about fortunes and such – never cared much: Oh! Look at me now!” Such a simple lyric – by John DeVries who never had another big hit (and kept his day job as a distinguished NYC interior designer). The haunting melody composed by Joe Buskin – a distinguished pianist/arranger who wrote the tune while employed by Tommy Dorsey: “Sinatra's second hit,” says Wikipedia, “after Polka Dots and Moonbeams.” Wiki also notes that Bushkin died, age 87, in Santa Barbara California in 2004. "He had always hoped to live to 88, as a piano had 88 keys."

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Every time I hear it played on Siriusly Sinatra satellite radio I'm hooked at the intriguing opening notes by Nelson Riddle – the 'one-two-three, one-two-three' counter melody; I always have the same thought: 'Maybe my favorite swing tune arrangement by Nelson' (yours too?)

Just listened on Spotify to the original, arranged in 1941 by Sy Oliver with The Dorsey Orchestra and and the Pied Pipers; then back to Nelson Riddle gem of an arrangement in 1957 for “A Swingin' Affair!” (Also my favorite track on the splendid '57 concert recording (engineered by the “King” of remote recordings, the late Wally Heider).

This version, posted five years ago at YouTube, features my favorite Sinatra slide show and an informed note (below):

“This recording represents the epitome of the recording career of Frank Sinatra, the greatest male singer of the Twentieth Century. "Oh! Look at Me Now," written by Joe Bushkin and John DeVries in 1941 and first recorded by Frank Sinatra that same year with Tommy Dorsey and his orchestra, is from Frank Sinatra’s greatest swing album - A Swingin' Affair! released by Capitol Records in 1957. The track was recorded on November 28, 1956 with Nelson Riddle's excellent arrangement and orchestration.The album is available on CD on Capitol.”



Thanks, Catman916. Shared this day at Sinatra Family - Forum - "Siriusly Sinatra" -- MY FAVORITE VERSION - YOURS TOO? https://sinatrafamily.com/forum/showthread.php/50225-My-Favorite-Version-%28yours-too-%29?p=1282362#post1282362

thanks for posting, listen to that fabulous Riddle band and the vast assurance of Sinatra. A pinnacle among mountain ranges of musical achievement.

Thanks catman916.  I love the song very much.  It's also a good song to dance to.  I've got a swing dance this Friday, so this song is great for Lindy hop practice.  

If there is one Sinatra album to buy, Marlena, it is A Swingin' Affair! All of the songs are great - perfect for your dancing.

@catman916 Awesome!  Thanks for the recommendation.