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Song of the Day: The Bishop’s Wife (“Lost April”) [YouTube link], music by Emil Newman and Herbert W. Spencer, lyrics by Edgar DeLange, is performed by harpist Gail Naughton in the 1947 film. Okay, those were Naughton’s hands and arms as Cary Grant appears to be playing the harp (which is what you’d expect an angel to be playing). This fantasy film is at once comedic and heartwarming. It also starred Loretta Young and David Niven. A year after the film’s release, this composition was given lyrics and recorded by Nat King Cole. In addition to the version featured in the film, check out Nat King Cole‘s vocal rendition [YouTube link]. On this date in 1919, my mother, Ann Sciabarra, was born in Lowell, Massachusetts. Since she absolutely adored Cary Grant and cherished this Christmas-themed film—one of my favorites too—it’s a fitting entry in my Film Music February Festival. The gift of Mom’s love remains deep in my heart. 

Thanks to my friend R Kevin Wichowski-Hill, as always, for his skills in restoring some beloved photos.