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A 1933 motion picture, also inspired by Miller's book and also titled I Cover the Waterfront, was re-scored at the last minute to include the tune. Sheet music publishers later used the film's success by claiming that the song was "[i]nspired by the United Artist Picture of the same name".
"Miss Brown to You" is a song with music composed by Richard A. Whiting and Ralph Rainger, and lyrics written by Leo Robin. It was first recorded on July 25, 1935, by Billie Holiday accompanied by Teddy Wilson and his orchestra.
The Lost Chord is a 1933 British drama film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring John Stuart, Elizabeth Allan and Jack Hawkins. [1] The screenplay concerns a musician who becomes embroiled in the domestic rows of an aristocratic family. It was inspired by the Arthur Sullivan song The Lost Chord.
The Bing Crosby version of the song was used as a plot point in the 1988 film Lady in White. The Bing Crosby version of the song was used in the end credits of A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge. The Bing Crosby version of the song was used in Pennies from Heaven (1981) The Bing Crosby version of the song was used in The Locusts ...
Yesterdays (1933 song) You Gotta Be a Football Hero; You're My Thrill (song) Your Mother's Son-In-Law
Singer Adelaide Hall recorded with Ellington in 1927, 1932, and 1933, [7] but only recorded two versions of "Sophisticated Lady", in 1944 (with Phil Green And His Rhythm) [8] and in 1976, on her album Hall of Ellington. [9] The song appeared on the soundtrack of the 1989/90 documentary celebrating her life entitled Sophisticated Lady. [10]
Everything I Have Is Yours" is a popular song. The music was written by Burton Lane, the lyrics by Harold Adamson. The song was published in 1933. It was first sung by Art Jarrett in the 1933 film Dancing Lady. [1] It also served as the title song of a 1952 musical film, not otherwise related to Dancing Lady when it was sung by Monica Lewis. [2]
First-timer Ethel Merman's performance on Girl Crazy stole the limelight from leading lady Ginger Rogers. The song's I-vi-ii-V7 chord progression has been used in countless jazz compositions, and is commonly known as "rhythm changes". [20] George Gershwin's last concert composition, Variations on "I Got Rhythm" was based on this song. [21]