"What a Little Moonlight Can Do" is a
popularsong written by
Harry M. Woods in 1934.[1] In 1934, Woods moved to London for three years where he worked for the British film studio
Gaumont British, contributing material to several films, one of which was Road House (1934). The song was sung in the film by
Violet Lorraine and included an introductory verse,[2] not heard in the version later recorded by
Billie Holiday in 1935.
Notable recordings
Lew Stone and His Band (vocal by
Al Bowlly) - recorded in London on August 3, 1934 (Dec F-5270).
Billie Holiday, accompanied by
Teddy Wilson & His Orchestra, on July 2, 1935. This reached the various charts of the day in the USA. She recorded the song again in 1954 for the album Billie Holiday.