and that particular composition was nominated for an academy award in 1959 for best original score after the release of the big country, starring gregory peck, jean simmons and charlton heston. yesterday marked the 100th anniversary of the birth of the composer, jerome marass. he didn t just produce the iconic movie sound track. he also helped to define other essential components of this nation s musical history from the classic al to musical theater to jazz, including the song lazy afternoon. trisha: delivered with such beguiling motion by the wonderful sarah vaughn. if you hold my hand and sit real still you can hear the grass as it grow