Josephine (Wayne King song)
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"Josephine" was a 1936 song with music by Wayne King and Burke Bivens and lyrics by Gus Kahn.[1]
It was first recorded by Wayne King and his Orchestra and issued on Victor 25518-A, which became one of the band's best selling recordings.
Other recordings
[edit]The song was covered by many artists including:
- Les Paul with Mary Ford, 1951,[2] Its peak position was no. 12.
- Charlie Blackwell, 1959
- Paul Muench Trio, 1960
- Bill Black's Combo, 1960, peak position no. 18 on the US Hot 100[3]
- The Lane Quintet, 1960
- The Multiple Guitars of Peter Posa, 1960
- National Singers of U.S.A., 1960
- Russ Morgan and his orchestra, 1961
- Ray Charles
- Connie Barber
- Earl Bostic and his Orchestra
- Lawrence Welk and his Champagne Music
- George Poole Orchestra
- Jim Hall (musician) and his Orchestra, 1963
- Johnny Maddox and the Rhythmasters, 1954
- Norman Lee (musician), 1964
- Russ Carlyle, 1967
- Mose Allison (jazz singer), 1987
References
[edit]- ^ David F. Lonergan, Hit Records, 1950-1975 - ISBN 0810851296 - 2005, p. 118. "Josephine" Gus Kahn w: Bruce Bivens m; Wayne King m Les Paul; Capitol #12; 07/07/1 951 Bill Black's Combo: Hi #18;07/04/1960 2588
- ^ "www.discogs.com". discogs.com. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2013). Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles, 14th Edition: 1955-2012. Record Research. p. 84.
