Swingin' Down the Lane
"Swingin' Down the Lane" is a 1923 song composed by Isham Jones with lyrics by Gus Kahn.[1] Popular versions in 1923 were by Isham Jones and his Orchestra; Ben Bernie; and The Columbians.[2]
Other notable recordings
- Bing Crosby - recorded November 27, 1947 with John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra.[3]
- Frank Sinatra - included in his album Songs for Swingin' Lovers! (1956)
- Perry Como - for his album We Get Letters (1957)
- Kay Starr - for her album Movin'! (1959).[4]
- Frankie Avalon - for his album Summer Scene (1960)[5]
- Vic Damone - included in his album On the Swingin' Side (1960)[6]
Film appearances
- 1944 Greenwich Village - performed by Vivian Blaine and Don Ameche
- 1947 Mother Wore Tights - sung by Mona Freeman (dubbed by Imogene Lynn), Robert Arthur and chorus
- 1951 I'll See You in My Dreams - sung during the montage with the kids
References
- ^ "Swingin' Down the Lane. An Old-Fashioned Song With a Fox Trot Swing". Johns Hopkins University, Lester S. Levy Collection of Sheet Music. Retrieved 2012-11-06.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ Whitburn, Joel (1986). Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890-1954. Wisconsin, USA: Record Research Inc. p. 588. ISBN 0-89820-083-0.
- ^ "A Bing Crosby Discography". BING magazine. International Club Crosby. Retrieved September 12, 2017.
- ^ "Discogs.com". Discogs.com. Retrieved September 12, 2017.
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