Blue Skies by Al Gilbert is a Grade 3 Tap dance for low intermediate tappers. This instrumental song moves from a fast tempo to a slower blues vibe and then returns to a quick tempo—great tap patterns for this level.
This song has a rich history. It was written by Irving Berlin for the very limited-run Broadway Show Betsy. Al Jolsen performed it in the 1927 movie The Jazz Singer. Other great vocalists, such as Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, Count Basie, and Willie Nelson, also covered this song. Time – 2:30.