Victor Young
Sweet Sue, Just You
for Contrabass & Piano
Victor Young
Sweet Sue, Just You
for Contrabass & Piano
- Instrumentation Double Bass and Orchestra
- Composer Victor Young
- Editor Jirka Kadlec
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Difficulty Level
- Edition Piano Score and Part(s) Download
- Publisher Editions Marc Reift
- Order no. EMR98894-DL
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Description:
Sweet Sue, Just You is an emblematic work by the American composer Victor Young, which was written in the 1920s and quickly became an important standard. Carried by a delicate and elegant melody, it embodies the timeless charm of popular music of the interwar period. Its simultaneously light and expressive character captivates with its refined simplicity and leaves plenty of room for interpretative sensitivity. The flowing and vocal writing emphasizes a subtle expressiveness characterized by nostalgia and warmth. The piece is highly regarded in the jazz and popular music repertoire and has been performed by numerous artists over the decades. It is a testament to Victor Young's talent for creating memorable and accessible themes. "Sweet Sue, Just You" remains to this day a warm and charming work that appeals to a wide audience.