(Up a) Lazy River

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"(Up a) Lazy River" is a popular song by Hoagy Carmichael and Sidney Arodin, published in 1930. The song is considered a jazz and pop standard, and has been recorded by many artists.

[edit] Recorded versions

Acker Bilk Adam Faith (1963) Art Mooney and his orchestra (vocal: Cathy Ryan and The Clover Leafs) (1952) Benny Goodman and his orchestra (vocal: Helen Forrest) (1941) Betty Johnson (1950) Bing Crosby Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys (1947) Bobby Darin (1961) #14 hit Brenda Lee (1962) Casa Loma Orchestra (1938) Chet Atkins Chris Barber Crystal Gayle (1999) Dick Todd Eddy Howard Gene Vincent (1956) Georgie Fame and Annie Ross (1981) Glenn Miller and his orchestra Hank Thompson (1972) Harry Connick Jr. (1988)

Harry James and his orchestra Hoagy Carmichael (1930) Hugh and Karl Farr Julia Lee Kay Starr Kenny Ball Leon Redbone Les Brown and his Band of Renown Les Paul Trio Louis Armstrong and his orchestra (1931) Louis Prima and his New Orleans Gang (1936) Manhattan Transfer Megan Mullally Merle Travis Michael Bublé Nat King Cole Trio Pat Boone (1958) Paul Whiteman and his orchestra (1956) Peggy Lee Pete Fountain

Phil Harris and his orchestra (1932) Ray Anthony Rex Allen (1961) Rickie Lee Jones Rockapella Rosemary Clooney (1956) Rusty Draper (1957) Sam Butera and The Witnesses Sammy Davis Jr. (1963) Si Zentner and his orchestra (1961) Svend Asmussen Tennessee Ernie Ford Tex Beneke and his orchestra The Ames Brothers The Four Lads The Gatlin Brothers (1994) The Ink Spots The Mills Brothers (1952) The Platters The Three Suns Woody Herman and his orchestra (1941)

[edit] See also

• List of 1930s jazz standards

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