: It is notable for its unusual structure—it does not rhyme and follows a haiku-like syllable pattern (5-7-5) in several of its verses.
The text refers to the song a classic jazz standard performed by Sarah Vaughan accompanied by the Count Basie Orchestra . Key Details of the Performance
: The song paints a scenic picture of the state with lines like "falling leaves, a sycamore," "ski trails on a mountain side," and "telegraph cables they sing down the highway". Moonlight in Vermont - Count Basie - Spotify
: "Moonlight in Vermont" was written in 1944 by John Blackburn (lyrics) and Karl Suessdorf (music).
: The track was famously featured on the 1958 album No Count Sarah .
: The tracks on this album, including "Moonlight in Vermont," were primarily arranged by Thad Jones .