I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart

Summary

"I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart" is a 1938 composition by Duke Ellington, with lyrics added by Irving Mills, Henry Nemo and John Redmond. The song became a number one hit for Ellington in 1938. Other hit versions the same year were by Benny Goodman (with Martha Tilton singing), Connee Boswell, Hot Lips Page, and Mildred Bailey.[1] It was performed as part of The Cotton Club Parade of 1938.[2]

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References edit

  1. ^ Whitburn, Joel (1986). Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890-1954. Wisconsin, USA: Record Research Inc. p. 516. ISBN 0-89820-083-0.
  2. ^ "Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra – the Gal from Joe's / I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart (Shellac)". Discogs. 1941.
  3. ^ "allmusic.com". allmusic.com. Retrieved December 4, 2017.
  4. ^ "A Bing Crosby Discography". BING magazine. International Club Crosby. Retrieved December 3, 2017.
  5. ^ "allmusic.com". allmusic.com. Retrieved December 3, 2017.
  6. ^ "Discogs.com". Discogs.com. Retrieved December 4, 2017.
  7. ^ "www.allmusic.com". allmusic.com. Retrieved October 30, 2023.

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Jazz Standards