In A Sentimental Mood
Roland Hanna · Other Songs - Roland Hanna
I can see the stars come thru my room
While your loving attitude
Is like a flame that lights the gloom
On the wings of ev'ry kiss
Drift a melody so strange and sweet
In this sentimental bliss you make my
Paradise complete
Rose pearls seem to fall
It's all like a dream to call you mine
My heart's lighter thing
Since you made me this night a thing divine
In A Sentimental Mood
I'm within a world so heavenly
For I never dreamt
That you'd be loving sentimental me
In A Sentimental Mood
I can see the stars come thru my room
While your loving attitude
Is like a flame that lights the gloom
On the wings of ev'ry kiss
Drift a melody so strange and sweet
In this sentimental bliss you make my
Paradise complete
Rose pearls seem to fall
It's all like a dream to call you mine
My heart's lighter thing
Since you made me this night a thing divine
In A Sentimental Mood
I'm within a world so heavenly
For I never dreamt
That you'd be loving sentimental me
About In A Sentimental Mood
Roland Hanna's "In A Sentimental Mood" stands as a quintessential example of his mastery over the romantic ballad, a genre he revitalized through his distinctive vocal style and lush orchestral arrangements. As a prominent figure in the English-language pop and vocal jazz scenes of the late 20th century, Hanna frequently collaborated with composers like Alec Wilder, infusing his recordings with a sophisticated blend of classical sensibilities and contemporary pop sensibilities. The track exemplifies his ability to craft emotionally resonant melodies that prioritize lyrical clarity and melodic beauty, characteristic of his extensive discography which often drew from the romantic repertoire of the 1930s and 40s. His interpretations are celebrated for their warmth and technical precision, making this recording a significant contribution to the canon of English-language romantic music.