“When You Wish Upon a Star” was written by Leigh Harline and Ned Washington in 1939 for Disney’s “Pinocchio”. The melody is so beautiful that I find it difficult to stray to far from it when improvising.
The song has become an icon of American Culture and has become a jazz standard covered by many artists. My favorite renditions are by Joe Pass and June Christy. Bill Frisell also recently recorded a nice version.
I am playing it on my Benedetto Bucky Pizzarelli model seven string.
Hi Ed,
It’s been awhile…a loooong while…but was playing some Cat Stevens yesterday and thought of you and good times at SUCO. Your “Wish” is Beautiful. Hope you are well during these crazy times.
Steve
Wow! Hello Steve! Great to hear from you. Send me your email address and let me know if you are on Facebook. All the best! Ed