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Cotton Candy and Circus Real Name Cotton Candy and a Toy Balloon recorded by in 1950. Music and Lyrics by and "By" Dunham

Crinoline Days and Mary Crinoline Days Written by Irving and recorded by and His Orchestra - Crinoline Days 1922

Mary "Mary (I'm in Love with You)" is an American popular song of 1931, written by J. Fred Coots and . Nelson and his orchestra recorded the song on November 25, 1931 (Brunswick E37427).[1]

Wild About Harry and Paddlin Madlin "I'm Just Wild About Harry" is a song written in 1921 with lyrics by and music by for the Broadway show . "I'm Just Wild About Harry" was the most popular number of the production, which was the first financially successful Broadway play to have African-American writers and an all African-American cast. Originally written as a waltz, Blake rewrote the number as a foxtrot at the singer's request. The result was a simple, direct, joyous, and infectious tune enhanced onstage by improvisational dancing. In 1948 Harry S. Truman selected "I'm Just Wild About Harry" as his for the presidential election of 1948.[2] Its success in politics led to a popular revival.

Paddlin' Madelin' Home Words and Music by Harry M Woods Recorded in 1925 by and i n 1926 by the Ipana Troubadors. Later Recorded by .

A Long, Long Way From Home and Kisses When you're a long long way from home Writen in 1914 by Henry Burr and recorded by and Bing Crosy to name a few.

Dream Kisses originally done by The Troubadours (Nat Shilkret) - Dream Kisses, Victor 1927

Powder your Face and Honest and truly "Powder Your Face with Sunshine" is a popular song written by Carmen Lombardo and Stanley Rochinski, and published in 1948. The two biggest hit versions of the song were recorded by Evelyn Knight and by the Sammy Kaye Orchestra. Also recorded by and Frank .

Honest And Truly originally written by Rose 1924. Recorded by many artists such as

You've Changed The song You've Changed was written by Carl Fischer, Bill Carey and was first released by & Harry James and His Orchestra in 1941. Recorded by many artists.

Alabama Bound (May 28, 1886 -- October 23, 1950) was an American singer, comedian and actor. In his heyday, he was dubbed "The World's Greatest Entertainer" "" is a tune written in 1924, with music by Henderson and words by Buddy DeSylva and . Written for the stage it was made famous by Al Jolson. "Alabamy Bound" opens with: I'm Alabamy bound

file:///H|/Song%20History%20WIP%20Rev%208-9-2017.txt[8/17/2017 10:39:46 AM] I'm Alabamy bound They'll be no heebie-jeebies hanging 'round Just gave the meanest ticket man on earth All I'm worth to put my tootsies in an upper berth Just hear the choo-choo sound I know that soon we're gonna cover ground And then I'll holler so the world will know Here I go,

High Society The song, written by for the film High Society is a 1956 American musical comedy film directed by Charles Walters and starring , , and .

Wild Irish Rose and Notre Dame Chauncey wrote this song in 1899 for the stage production, "A Romance of Athlone". He also co-wrote the lyrics to "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling". played Olcott in the 1947 screen biography of his life entitled "".

Victory March" is the fight song for the University of Notre Dame. The Rev. Michael J. Shea, a 1905 Notre Dame graduate, wrote the music, and his brother, John F. Shea, who earned degrees from Notre Dame in 1906 and 1908, wrote the original lyrics. The lyrics were revised in the ; Victory March first appeared under the copyright of the University of Notre Dame in 1928. The chorus of the song is the most recognizable collegiate fight song in the world.

Linger Awhile The song Linger Awhile was written by , Vincent Rose and was first recorded and released by Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra in 1923.

Beer Barrel "", also known as "The Barrel Polka" and "Roll Out the Barrel", is a song which became popular worldwide during World War II. The music was composed by the Czech musician Jaromír Vejvoda in 1927. The polka became famous around the world. In June 1939, "Beer Barrel Polka", as recorded by Will Glahé, was number one on the Hit Parade. The authors of the English lyrics were and Wladimir Timm. Meanwhile, the song was recorded and played by many others such as Andrews Sisters in 1939, Orchestra, , , , and Joe Patek who sold over a million copies of his "Beer Barrel Polka.

Smile Away Each Rainy Day Recorded by , also the Mills Brother and written in 1970 by .

The Whole World is Singing My Song Recorded by and His Orchestra with in 1946 and featured on the show Hit Parade.

Sailin Down the Chesapeke Bay 1913 first published as a Rag type song later recorded by Bing Crosby in 1975.

Play Some Simple Melodies "" is a song from the 1914 musical, Watch Your Step, words and music by . The file:///H|/Song%20History%20WIP%20Rev%208-9-2017.txt[8/17/2017 10:39:46 AM] show was the first stage musical that Berlin wrote. It ran for 175 performances at the New Amsterdam Theater in City. The one song from it that is well-remembered today is "Play a Simple Melody," one of the few true examples of counterpoint in American — a melody running against a second melody, each with independent lyrics. A by Bing and (listed on the label as "Gary Crosby and Friend") was recorded on June 23, 1950.

When Your Smiling "When You're Smiling" is a popular song written by Larry Shay, Mark Fisher and Joe Goodwin in 1928.It was made famous by , who recorded it at least three times, in 1929, 1932, and 1956. also recorded it several times earlier in his career. Many other recordings exist, for example those by Billie Holiday with and in 1938, Studies in Swing number three, , Frank Sinatra, Julia Lee, , , and .

My Country "This Is My Country" is an American patriotic song composed in 1940. The lyrics are by Don Raye and the music is by Al Jacobs.

Midnight the Stars and You and his Orchestra, vocal by Al Bowlly — recorded in on 16 February 1934.

A Song Gotta Come From The Heart A Song Gotta Come From The Heart comes from a 1947 MGM musical romantic comedy film directed by Richard Whorf and starring Frank Sinatra, Kathryn Grayson, Peter Lawford, and Jimmy Durante and featuring Gloria Grahame and Marcy McGuire. The song was written by written by and and waas performed as a duet by Sinatra and Durante.

Four Leaf Clover I'm Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover" is a song from 1927, written by with music by Harry M. Woods. The original hit recordings of the song were made in 1927 by Nick Lucas (#2), (#3), and Jean Goldkette (#10). The song was revived in 1948 by several artists, most notably Art Mooney, whose recording topped the charts for 18 weeks. Other charting 1948 versions were made by (#6), Alvino Rey (#6), The Three Suns (#10), The Uptown String Band (#11), and (#14).

Golden Slippers "Oh, Dem Golden Slippers" is a popular song commonly sung by many performers in the 19th century. The song, penned by African-American James A. Bland in 1879, is considered an American standard today. The song is well- known today as the unofficial theme song of the Mummers Parade

Happy Days Are Here Again Are Here Again" is a song copyrighted in 1929 by (music) and (lyrics) and published by EMI Robbins Catalog, Inc./Advanced Music Corp.[1] The song was recorded by Leo Reisman and His Orchestra, with Lou Levin, vocal (November 1929),[citation needed] and was featured in the 1930 film Chasing Rainbows. Another popular recordings of the song was 's, made 33 years after its first recording. While the song is traditionally sung at a brisk pace, her recording is notable for how slowly and expressively she sings it. Franklin Roosevelt's selection of the sunny Happy Days Are Here Again debuted at the 1932 Democratic Convention — by accident. Judge John E. Mack, the man who introduced Roosevelt, delivered a bland clunker of a speech and walked off stage to the originally chosen song, Anchors Aweigh. Roosevelt's political advisors were so upset by the awful performance that they demanded a new song be played before the candidate's speech. They selected file:///H|/Song%20History%20WIP%20Rev%208-9-2017.txt[8/17/2017 10:39:46 AM] Happy Days Are Here Again, from the 1930 musical Chasing Rainbows, making Roosevelt the first President to pick a pre-existing song for his campaign and handing the Democratic Party their unofficial theme song for years to come.

Shanty Town "In a Shanty in Old Shanty Town" is a popular song written by Ira Schuster and Jack Little with lyrics by , published in 1932. and His Band performed it in the film The in 1932. Many artists performed this song including the Ink Spots in 1987

Tiger Rag "Tiger Rag" is a standard, originally recorded and copyrighted by the Original Jass Band in 1917. It is one of the most recorded jazz compositions of all time. In 2003, the 1918 ODJB recording of "Tiger Rag" was placed on the U.S. Library of Congress National Recording Registry.

Colonel Bogey The “Colonel Bogey March” is a popular march that was composed in 1914 by Lieutenant F. J. Ricketts (1881–1945) (a.k.a. Kenneth J. Alford), a British Army bandmaster who later became the director of music for the Royal Marines at Plymouth. English added a counter-march, which he titled "The River Kwai March," for the 1957 dramatic film The Bridge on the River Kwai, set during World War II. The two marches were recorded together by as "March from the River Kwai – Colonel Bogey."

We'll Meet Again We'll Meet Again" is a 1939 British song made famous by singer Vera Lynn with music and lyrics composed and written by Ross Parker and Hughie Charles. The song is one of the most famous songs of the Second World War era, and resonated with soldiers going off to fight and their families and sweethearts. The assertion that "we'll meet again" is optimistic, as many soldiers did not survive to see their loved ones again.

What a Little Moonlight Can Do What a Little Moonlight Can Do" is a popular song written by Harry M. Woods in 1934. In 1934, Woods moved to London for three years where he worked for the British film studio Gaumont British, contributing material to several films, one of which was Road House (1934). The song was sung in the film by Violet Lorraine and included an introductory verse, not heard in the version later recorded by Billie Holiday, accompanied by Teddy Wilson & His Orchestra, on July 2, 1935

There's No Boat Like A Rowboat Words and Music by 1951 Recorded by also with

Sailing on the Henry Clay “Sailin’ Away On The Henry Clay” was originally recorded on July 25, 1917 by the American Quartet. They featured Billy Murray, Albert Campbell, John H. Meyer, and William F. Hooley.

Take An Indian To Lunch and The Glove A single selection especially for Thanksgiving from the classic 1961 recording "Stan Freeberg Presents the United States of America Volume One: The Early Years”.

Everyone knows that won an Oscar (one out of three that night in 1974!) for arranging the Music of file:///H|/Song%20History%20WIP%20Rev%208-9-2017.txt[8/17/2017 10:39:46 AM] Scott Joplin for the Film The (1973). He also composed additional music for the film. Here is a great composition worth listening to! “The Glove,” a style number

San Antonio Rose "San Antonio Rose"/"" was the signature song of and His Texas Playboys. "San Antonio Rose" was an song written by Bob Wills, who first recorded it with the Playboys in 1938. The most successful recording was made by Bing Crosby[3] with and the Bob Cats on December 16, 1940[4] - over a million copies were sold for \which Bing was awarded a gold disc.

Moonlight and Roses This popular song of the 1920s was based upon the 1888 melody "Andantino in D-flat" by English organist-composer Edwin Lemare. Words were added in 1921 without Lemare's permission and only through threats of legal action was he able to begin receiving composer royalties after the song became well-known.

California, Here I Come is a song written for the 1921 Broadway musical , starring Al Jolson. The song was written by Buddy DeSylva and Joseph Meyer, with Jolson often listed as a co-author. Jolson recorded the song in 1924. It is often called the unofficial state song of .

Anchors Aweigh is the fight song of the United States Naval Academy and march of the United States Navy. It was composed in 1906 by Charles A. Zimmermann with lyrics by Alfred Hart Miles. When he composed "Anchors Aweigh," Zimmermann was a lieutenant, and had been bandmaster of the United States Naval Academy Band since 1887. Miles was Midshipman First Class at the Academy, in the class of 1907, and asked Zimmermann to assist him in composing a song for that class, to be used as a football march. Another Academy Midshipman, Royal Lovell (class of 1926) later wrote what would be adopted into the song as its third verse.

Dream sometimes referred to as "Dream (When You're Feeling Blue)", is a jazz and pop standard with words and music written by in 1944. He originally wrote it as a theme for his radio program. It has been and performed by many artists, with the most popular versions of this song recorded by , Frank Sinatra, and .

The Birth of the The song was written by , the lyrics by Buddy G. DeSylva and Lew Brown. It was published in 1926, recorded in 1927 by "Whispering" Jack Smith, the Hamilton Sisters and Fordyce (Three X Sisters), and by , in 1943 or 1944.[1] The song was sung by Bing Crosby in the film Birth of the Blues in 1941 and was also recorded by Crosby for in 1941.[2] It was later a hit for Frank Sinatra and was frequently performed by popular singers such as Sammy Davis, Jr., , Keely Smith, Jack Teagarden, Pearl Bailey, Deana Martin and . In 1965 Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr., and performed it live at a televised session for "The Frank Sinatra Spectacular".[3]

Bill Bailey "(Won't You Come Home) Bill Bailey", originally titled "Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home?" is a popular song published in 1902. It is commonly referred to as simply "Bill Bailey". Its words and music were written by Hughie Cannon (1877–1912), an American and pianist. It is still a standard with Dixieland and traditional jazz bands. The simple 32-bar file:///H|/Song%20History%20WIP%20Rev%208-9-2017.txt[8/17/2017 10:39:46 AM] chord sequence of its chorus also underpins many other tunes played mainly by jazz bands, such as "Over the Waves", "Washington and Lee Swing", "Bourbon Street Parade", "My Little Girl", and the final themes of "Tiger Rag" and "The Beer Barrel Polka".

Rosetta Pianist/composer/bandleader Earl “Fatha” Hines first recorded “Rosetta” with his orchestra on February 13, 1933, then again on September 24, 1934. The lyric was written by his band’s arranger Henri Woode. bandleader Bob Wills contributed to the popularity of “Rosetta,” which he first recorded in 1938 and which became the name of his daughter, born in 1940. Wills regularly appeared live on Tulsa, ’s radio station KVOO from 1934-1942, and his brother Johnnie Lee kept the program going when Bob left to serve in WWII. The song was featured in the 1976 Broadway musical Bubbling Brown Sugar which ran for 766 performances. The Henry “Red” Allen All-Stars’ performance of “Rosetta” on the landmark TV program The Sound of Jazz in 1958 can now be seen on the DVD Jazz Masters: Vintage Collection 1958-61. Hines led ’s top band which at various times featured soon-to-be great , , , and . He was also the composer of “You Can Depend on Me,” “Deep Forest,” “My Monday Date,” “Stormy Monday” (not to be confused with the T-Bone Walker composition), and “Jelly Jelly,” the latter two hits for the Hines band with vocalist Eckstine. But Hines, who had aspired to a concert career, was best known as a piano virtuoso, and his recordings with Louis Armstrong in the late 1920’s are considered classic. He is the first of the modern pianists and his influence extends from Nat “King” Cole and onward. He broke with the stride players and developed his own dazzling style which Armstrong praised as trumpet-like. Nat “King” Cole, on piano, recorded a memorable version of “Rosetta” at the first Jazz at the Philharmonic concert in 1944, and more recently pianists Harold Danko and John Hicks included the song on their tributes to Earl Hines.

It's A Good day "It's a Good Day" is a popular song written by and Dave Barbour and published in 1946. Peggy Lee's recording reached the Billboard charts in January, 1947 peaking at No. 16

Into Each Life some Rain Must Fall "Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall" is a 1944 song performed as a duet by The Ink Spots, featuring Bill Kenny, and . The song was written by Allan Roberts (lyrics) and Doris Fisher (melody). The successful single went to number one on both The Hit Parade and the pop chart.[1] The B-side of the single entitled, "I'm " also became a popular hit[2] on both charts. The song has also been included in the for several videogames. The name of the song originates from a quotation of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow from the poem "Rainy Day".

You always Hurt The One you Love You Always Hurt the One You Love" is a pop standard, with words by Allan Roberts and music by Doris Fisher in 1944. It has been performed by many artists over the years, including with Cliff Bruner, , (number 13 on the UK Singles Chart in 1959, where it had been released as a special "A" side to cater for huge demand for her product),[1] , The Impressions, Molly Nilsson, , , Richard Chamberlain (as the B-side of his single "Rome Will Never Leave You"), Peggy Lee, Maureen Evans, Michael Bublé, , , (in his 1970 album Sentimental Journey),[2] Molly Nilsson, and Clarence "Frogman" Henry, whose version became a top 20 hit on the in 1961. It was also popular in a parody version by .

Beautiful Eyes A song released May 1909 on Edison Records sung by Ada Jones

file:///H|/Song%20History%20WIP%20Rev%208-9-2017.txt[8/17/2017 10:39:46 AM] Best Things in Life are Free The Best Things in Life Are Free" is a popular song written by the songwriting team of Buddy DeSylva and Lew Brown (lyrics) and Ray Henderson (music) for the 1927 musical . It enjoyed a revival during the period from 1947 to 1950, when it was covered by many artists such as the Ink Spots.

National Anthem Smile Away Each Rainy Day By Johnny Mercer and Henry Mancini released 1970 performed by the Mills Brothers.

What it Means to Miss "Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans" is a song written by Eddie DeLange and Louis Alter, which was first heard in the movie New Orleans in 1947, where it was performed by Louis Armstrong and sung by Billie Holiday. The song has been recorded by various artists

Alabama Jubilee Alabama Jubilee is a song written by George L. Cobb and Jack Yellen. The first known recording was that of comedians Collins & Harlan in 1915. The song is considered an American popular standard. The most popular versions of the song were 's 1951 version (#3 country, #28 pop)[1] and the 1955 instrumental version by the Ferko String Band, which reached #13 on Cashbox, #14 on the Billboard Jukebox chart, and #20 in the UK.[2] A 1981 instrumental version by Roy Clark won the Grammy Award for Best Country Instrumental Performance.

Four Leaf Clover I'm Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover" is a song from 1927, written by Mort Dixon with music by Harry M. Woods. The original hit recordings of the song were made in 1927 by Nick Lucas (#2), Ben Bernie (#3), and Jean Goldkette (#10). The song was revived in 1948 by several artists, most notably Art Mooney, whose recording topped the charts for 18 weeks. Other charting 1948 versions were made by Russ Morgan (#6), Alvino Rey (#6), The Three Suns (#10), The Uptown String Band (#11), and Arthur Godfrey (#14). In modern times the song is perhaps most associated with Merrie Melodies cartoons, as it appeared in several of them, and a tune played by the string bands in Philadelphia's Mummers Parade. The Sons of Ben, the official supporters' group of Major League Soccer's Philadelphia Union, have adopted the song as one of their chants, singing at every home match at the 20 minute, ten second mark, symbolic as the founding year of the Union.

Land of Beginning Again Composed in 1919 and performed by Bing Crosby who sings "In the Land of Beginning Again" for a reunited couple in The Bells of St. Mary's (1945).

Gary Owen Here is the famous "Garryowen" that was originally an Irish tune, but when it reached america it was used as the 7th cavalry's march. Many can relate this "Garryowen" to the American defeat at the battle of the Little Big horn in 1876.

Danny Boy "Danny Boy" is a ballad set to an ancient Irish melody. The words were written by English songwriter Frederic Weatherly and usually set to the Irish tune of the "Londonderry Air".[1] It is most closely associated with Irish communities. the words to "Danny Boy" were penned by English lawyer and lyricist Frederic Weatherly in Bath, Somerset in 1910.

My Wild Irish Rose file:///H|/Song%20History%20WIP%20Rev%208-9-2017.txt[8/17/2017 10:39:46 AM] "My Wild Irish Rose" is sung by Chauncey Olcott, the song's composer, on Columbia A-1308, recorded on February 25, 1913. Olcott also co-wrote the famous song "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling," but "My Wild Irish Rose" is more famous.

Birth of the Blues The song was written by Ray Henderson, the lyrics by Buddy G. DeSylva and Lew Brown. It was published in 1926, recorded in 1927 by "Whispering" Jack Smith, the Hamilton Sisters and Fordyce (Three X Sisters), and by Cab Calloway, in 1943 or 1944.[1] The song was sung by Bing Crosby in the film Birth of the Blues in 1941 and was also recorded by Crosby for Decca Records in 1941. It was later a hit for Frank Sinatra and was frequently performed by popular singers such as Sammy Davis, Jr., Shirley Bassey, Keely Smith, Jack Teagarden, Pearl Bailey, Deana Martin and Al Hirt. In 1965 Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr., and Johnny Carson performed it live at a televised session for "The Frank Sinatra Spectacular".

That Old Gang of Mine "That Old Gang of Mine" is a 1923 popular song composed by Ray Henderson with lyrics by and Mort Dixon, and published by Irving Berlin, Inc. It was introduced in the of 1923 by the vaudeville duo Van and Schenk

Blanket of Blue Under a Blanket of Blue (m. Jerry Livingston*, w. Al J. Neiburg and Marty Symes) -- 1933 standard (above) The Casa Loma Orchestra, Atlantic City

Basin Street Basin Street Blues" is a song often performed by Dixieland jazz bands, written by Spencer Williams in 1928 and recorded that year by Louis Armstrong.[1] The verse with the lyric "Won't you come along with me/To the Mississippi..." was later added by Glenn Miller and Jack Teagarden. The Basin Street of the title refers to the main street of Storyville, the red-light district of early 20th-century New Orleans, north of the French Quarter. It became a red light district in 1897

It's Not Where You Start Its Where You Finish From the Broadway Show SeeSaw in 1973

By the Sea "By the Beautiful Sea" is a popular song published in 1914, with music written by Harry Carroll and lyrics written by Harold R. Atteridge.[1] The was published by Shapiro, Bernstein & Co.

All Dressed with a Broken Heart Origianlly recorded by Connie Boswell in 1931 and later by Peggy Lee in 1948

Susie " You Knew Susie" is the title of a popular song from the 1920s written by Buddy DeSylva and Joseph Meyer.In the largely comic song, a man sings that he knows a certain woman named Susie to be much wilder and more passionate than most people realize. The song, which was originally written for Al Jolson became banjo-eyed 's best- known success of the 1920s, recorded on April 6, 1925

file:///H|/Song%20History%20WIP%20Rev%208-9-2017.txt[8/17/2017 10:39:46 AM] When You're Smiling "When You're Smiling" is a popular song written by Larry Shay, Mark Fisher and Joe Goodwin in 1928. It was made famous by Louis Armstrong, who recorded it at least three times, in 1929, 1932, and 1956. Duke Ellington also recorded it several times earlier in his career. Many other recordings exist, for example those by Billie Holiday with Lester Young and Teddy Wilson in 1938, Studies in Swing number three, Louis Prima, Frank Sinatra, Julia Lee, Nat King Cole, Erroll Garner, and Patti Page.

Just Two Is in Dixie There Are Just Two I's in Dixie (Two Blue Eyes That Mean the World to Me)”. by Louis Herscher 1919.

Tell me with your Kisses “African Ripples” was composed and recorded by in 1934. It contains the main theme from his earlier composition (recorded in 1929)

Hello Sunshine Song by May 1953 recorded by Norman Brooks. Very similar voice to Al Jolson.

Someday You'll Be Sorry "Someday You'll Be Sorry" by Louis Armstrong, from the album "Louis Armstrong at the Crescendo No. 1", performed by Louis Armstrong and his All-Stars

Linger Awhile Paul Whiteman and his orchestra and Recorded November 22, 1923. Written by Harry Owens and Vincent Rose. B- side is "" by the Joe Raymond Orchestra

If I Had a Girl Like you "If I Had a Girl Like You" (Rudy Vallee, 1930)

Little Girl 1931 Jack Smith was known as "Whispering Jack Smith" and was a popular baritone singer in the 1920s and who made a brief come-back in the late

Seems Like Old Times Vocals by Vaughn Monroe and the Norton Sisters. Also #7 for and His Royal Canadians during the same month, and #12 for Kate Smith in May 1946. Also recorded in 1946 by Joe Loss and His Orchestra, and in 1968 by Ella Fitzgerald. It served as the theme song for Arthur Godfrey on the radio, and is featured in "Annie Hall". Written by John Jacob Loeb and Carmen Lombardo.

Big Daddy By John D. Loudermilk in 1961 covered by , , Jerry Reed, the Willis Brothers

The Whole world Is Singing my Song 1946 Les Brown and song by Doris Day

file:///H|/Song%20History%20WIP%20Rev%208-9-2017.txt[8/17/2017 10:39:46 AM] Highways are Happy Ways 1928 Highways Are Happy Ways (When They Lead the Way to Home)" (Harry Harris-Tommy Malie-Larry Shay) Played by Harry Reser's Rounders

Lonesome Me "" is a popular song written and recorded in December 1957 by Don Gibson with Chet Atkins producing it for RCA Victor in Nashville. Released in 1958

How could you Believe Me when I said I Love You when You Know I've been a Liar All My Life Although Burton Lane was neither the most prolific nor the most talented of , he gifted the world one song with a delicious title that literally trips off the tongue, or his lyricist did. The song with the longest ever title to appear in any Hollywood film was written by the pair for the 1951 musical Royal Wedding (known in the UK as Wedding Bells). The show was based loosely on the screen partnership of and sister , and was performed by Fred with Jane Powell during a comedy dance routine. Although by this time Astaire was on the wrong side of fifty, he could still move with the best of them, and it is probably no insult to Lane and Lerner to say the choreography outshines the song, whose title would have been even longer if Lerner had included the grammatically correct questionmark!

Cumana The Cumana Song (La Cumana) is a mambo tune written by jazz pianist Barclay Allen, together with Harold Spina and Roc Hillman and released by Barclay Allen's Rhythm Four on Capitol 15107 in 1947. La Cumana has been featured on several episodes of "The Show".

Manana Mañana (Is Soon Enough for Me)" is a popular song that was written by Peggy Lee and Dave Barbour and published in 1947. Peggy Lee also recorded the song, on November 25, 1947, with Dave Barbour's orchestra as backing. Released by (catalog number 15022), it became her biggest chart hit. For the week ending January 23, 1948. Mañana is Spanish for "morning" or "tomorrow". The theme of the humorous song is the singer wanting to put off urgent tasks until the next day. The song is typically performed with stereotyped Hispanic accents, and with a Latin flavor to the

In The Arms of Love "" is a song featured in the 1966 film, What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? The song's music was composed by Henry Mancini with lyrics by and and was performed by .

Nessun Dorma "" (Italian: [nes'sun 'd?rma]; English: "None shall sleep")[1] is an aria from the final act of Giacomo Puccini's opera and one of the best-known tenor arias in all opera. It is sung by Calaf, il principe ignoto (the unknown ), who falls in love at first sight with the beautiful but cold Princess Turandot. However, any man who wishes to wed Turandot must first answer her three riddles; if he fails, he will be beheaded. In the aria, Calaf expresses his triumphant assurance that he will win the princess. Although "Nessun dorma" has long been a staple of operatic recitals, popularized the piece beyond the opera world in the 1990s following his performance of it for the 1990 World Cup. Both Pavarotti and Plácido Domingo released singles of the aria that charted in the United Kingdom, and it appeared on the best selling classical album of all time, The Three Tenors in Concert.[4] Since that time, many crossover artists have performed and recorded it. The aria has been sung often in movies and on television.

file:///H|/Song%20History%20WIP%20Rev%208-9-2017.txt[8/17/2017 10:39:46 AM] Swanee One of Jolson's most famous signature songs. George's Gershwin's first hit song. "Swanee" was actually introduced by a singer named Muriel DeForrest in October 1919 but was not a success until Al Jolson performed it in December 1919 at a Winter Garden show.

You're The Cream in my Coffee "You're the Cream in My Coffee" is a popular song. It was published in 1928. The music was written by Ray Henderson, the lyrics by Buddy G. DeSylva and Lew Brown and appears in the Broadway musical Hold Everything! and is featured in the Warner Brothers film version of the musical in 1930.

Toot Toot Tootsie Jolson sang this in , which is the first feature-length movie with talking sequences. The song was also recorded by , Ted Fio Rito, Ernie Erdman and Dan Russo (all in 1922) and by Eddie Cantor, who also popularized the song. Cantor (real name Israel Iskowitz), was called "Banjo Eyes."

If My Friend Could See Me Now/I Ain't Down Yet If My Friends Could See Me Now", with music by Cy Coleman and lyrics by , is a song from the 1966 Broadway musical Sweet Charity. In the musical the character of Charity, played in the original New York cast by Gwen Verdon, reflects on her marvellous luck as she spends time with Vittorio. In the 1969 film adaptation of Sweet Charity, "If My Friends Could See Me Now" is performed by Shirley MacLaine This song from the 1960 musical The Unsinkable Molly Brown is performed solo by the leading lady, who in the 1964 film version is played by Debbie Reynolds. With music and lyrics by the show's composer Meredith Willson, this is an inspirational song for an inspirational woman. The real Molly Brown was born Margaret Tobin in humble circumstances at Hannibal, Missouri. Her husband acquired great wealth in the 1890s, and although they separated in 1909, she retained his name. In April 1912 she was aboard the Titanic; it was her efforts in organizing its evacuation that earned her the Unsinkable label. Prior to that she had already made a name for herself as both a philanthropist and a champion of French culture.

Leave Me With A Smile/Smile Will Go A Long Way Leave Me With A Smile Year 1911 By Earl Burtnett and Charles Koehler

A Smile Will Go A Long, Long Way" was composed by and in 1923. It was recorded by in 1956 for Capitol Records, arranged & conducted by .

American Patrol American Patrol" is a popular march written by Frank White (F.W.) Meacham in 1885. It incorporates both original musical themes by Meacham and melodies from American patriotic songs of the era such as "Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean" and "Dixie." Composed for piano, it was then arranged for wind band and published by Carl Fischer in 1891. Copyright was assigned to Meacham's widow, Cora, in 1912 and renewed in 1919. arranged a swing version of the march for Glenn Miller's orchestra in 1941, and later composed his own unusual and often dissonant "American Patrol for 3 Bands."

Before The Parade Passes Me By Written by in 1964. First performance by Carol Channing, David Burns, and Company (1964)

Oliver-I'Do Anything Oliver-Consider Yourself From the 1968 musical Oliver

file:///H|/Song%20History%20WIP%20Rev%208-9-2017.txt[8/17/2017 10:39:46 AM] Home In Pasadena 1924 Composer, , w.m. and . 1923. Pasadena. Fox Trot.

Bye Bye Baby Bye Bye Birdie is a stage musical with a book by Michael Stewart, lyrics by Lee Adams and music by Charles Strouse. Originally titled Let's Go Steady, Bye Bye Birdie is set in 1958.

Clarinet Marmalade , later Clarinet Marmalade Blues,[1] is a 1918 dixieland composed by and of the Original Dixieland Jass Band.[2] It is played in the key of F major.[3] It was recorded by in 1926 and Frankie Trumbauer in 1927.

No No Nora/Diane Eddie Cantor - No, No, Nora (1923)

"Diane" - also known as Diane (I'm in Heaven When I See You Smile)- is a song by Ernö Rapée and Lew Pollack,[1] originally written as a theme song for the 1927 silent movie Seventh Heaven.

Tears for Souvenirs Tears" ("Tears for Souvenirs") is a song written by lyricist Frank Capano and composer Billy Uhr,[2] and was first recorded by Rudy Vallee in 1929. It was made famous in a version recorded by Ken Dodd, released as a single in 1965. It became a No. 1 hit in the UK Singles Chart,[1] and the best-selling single of 1965. The song also reached number one on the Irish Singles Chart.

When I Lost You/ "" is a song with music and lyrics by Irving Berlin. It was written in 1912 after his wife of five months, the former Dorothy Goetz, died of typhoid fever. In it he poured out the grief of his loss; it was the only song that he ever admitted had such a connection to his own life. The song, a ballad, was unlike any of Berlin's previous songs, which were upbeat tunes written to take advantage of the dance craze. The song is in a slow waltz tempo. It became Berlin's first hit ballad

If I Had My Way - Composed in 1913 by James Kendis and Lou Klein. Recorded by Ethel Green(1913) The Mills Brothers (1931) Bing Crosby (1939) (1994), and many others

My Buddy The music was written by , the lyrics by Gus Kahn. The song was published in 1922. Recorder by many artists.

Pal of My Cradle Days PAL OF MY CRADLE DAYS (Piantadosi - 1925) Recorded by: Rose Marie; Ann Breen; Jimmy Rosselli; Gloria Hunniford

Congratulate Me 1934 Guy Lombardo Rothberg & Handman

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