The Anniversary Waltz is a popular song written by Dave Franklin, the lyrics by Al Dubin.
| "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 |
History
editThe 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
edit- ^ "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
edit- Lyrics of the Franklin & Dubin song at International Lyrics Playground
- A performance of the Franklin & Dubin song on YouTube
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