They Can't Take That Away From Me (1937)
Fred Astaire
Rating: 4.5
I have a soft spot for Fred Astaire, one of the best singers and dancers from the era of movie musicals, and "They Can't Take That Away From Me" is a perfect example of his skill. Yes, he can do a soft-shoe routine on sand, and he can dance with a hatstand, but his voice is quite powerful, and it carries emotion well, especially in this song.
I was happily surprised to see that this is one of the main 1001, as Fred Astaire isn't usually recognized for his vocals. I think they give Gene Kelly a song as well, though, so the scales are balanced once more.
Though this song has been covered by many different artists, this is my favorite version, and is certainly worth listening to.
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