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Fly me to the Moon


"Fly me to the Moon" is a classic jazz and swing song originally performed in the key of C major by Frank Sinatra. The song was written by Bart Howard in 1954 and was first titled "In Other Words". It became popular after Sinatra's rendition in 1964 and has since been covered by many artists. A curious fact is that the song has been played during the Apollo missions in the 1960s as astronauts' wakeup music. The melody is characterized by its smooth and romantic tones, accompanied by lush orchestration and Sinatra's iconic vocal delivery.