"I Wonder" is a 1944 song written and originally performed by Pvt.
Cecil Gant. The original version was released on the Bronze label, before Gant re-recorded it for the Gilt-Edge label in Los Angeles. The record made it to number one on the Juke Box Race Records chart and was Pvt. Gant's most successful release.[1] In February 1945, pianist,
Roosevelt Sykes hit number one with his version of the song. Sykes' version is notable in that it replaced Gant's version, at number one on the Juke Box Race Records chart.[2]
Other cover versions
Also in 1945, vocalist Warren Evans reached number six on the Juke Box Chart with his version of song.[3]
Also in 1945,
Louis Armstrong recorded his own version of "I Wonder" which peaked at number three on the Juke Box Chart.[4]