| "The Anniversary Waltz" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Bing Crosby | |
| B-side | "Shepherd Serenade" |
| Released | 1941 |
| Recorded | July 14, 1941 |
| Length | 2:59 |
| Label | Decca (256) |
| Songwriter(s) | Dave Franklin, Al Dubin |
The Anniversary Waltz is a popular song written by Dave Franklin, the lyrics by Al Dubin.
History
The song was published in 1941. The title "Anniversary Waltz" is often mistakenly and confusingly used to refer to the entirely unrelated Anniversary Song, whose melody is a Romanian tune composed in 1880.
Bing Crosby recorded the song on July 14, 1941, for Decca Records with Victor Young and His Orchestra. [1] The song briefly charted in the USA reaching the No. 24 spot. [2]
The song has also been covered by Vera Lynn, Connie Francis, and Mantovani.
Ricky Ricardo performed the song to end the I Love Lucy episode "Hollywood Anniversary" (season 4 episode 4). [3]
References
- ^ "A Bing Crosby Discography". BING magazine. International Club Crosby. Retrieved August 20, 2017.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (1986). Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890-1954. Wisconsin, USA: Record Research Inc. p. 471. ISBN 0-89820-083-0.
- ^ "Hollywood Anniversary". I Love Lucy. Event occurs at 25:00. MeTV.
External links
- Lyrics of the Franklin & Dubin song at International Lyrics Playground
- A performance of the Franklin & Dubin song on YouTube
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