The jazz standard **"More"** was composed by **Riz Ortolani** and **Nino Oliviero** in 1962. Originally, the song was part of the soundtrack for the Italian documentary film **"Mondo Cane"**, which explored bizarre and shocking aspects of global cultures. ### **Evolution of the Song:** - **Original Title and Version:** The song was first an **instrumental** piece titled "Ti Guarderò Nel Cuore." It served as the theme music for *Mondo Cane* and gained attention for its lush melody. - **Lyrics and English Adaptation:** Later, American lyricist **Norman Newell** added English lyrics, and it became widely known as **"More"**. With its new lyrics, the song evolved into a romantic ballad and entered the jazz and pop repertoire. - **Famous Covers:** Numerous jazz and pop artists have recorded "More," including **Frank Sinatra**, **Nat King Cole**, **Bobby Darin**, and **Kai Winding**, whose 1963 instrumental version became especially popular and reached the Top 40 charts. ### **Impact as a Jazz Standard:** Due to its expressive melody and flexible structure, "More" has become a beloved **jazz standard**, frequently performed and interpreted by both instrumentalists and vocalists across different styles.