Cuckoo in the Clock
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Cuckoo in the Clock is a song with lyrics written by Johnny Mercer, and music composed by Walter Donaldson.[1]
A popular version of Cuckoo in the Clock was recorded in 1939 by Kay Kyser & His Orchestra (vocals by Sully Mason) for Brunswick Records (catalog No. 8312).[2]
Other versions
[edit]- Mildred Bailey with Red Norvo & His Orchestra, recorded February 8, 1939 for Conqueror Records.[3]
- Benny Goodman - vocal by Johnny Mercer, recorded February 1, 1939 for Victor Records.[4]
- Lena Horne – Lena Like Latin (1963).
- Glenn Miller & His Orchestra – vocal by Marion Hutton, recorded February 6, 1939 for Bluebird Records.[5]
- Toots Thielemans – Time Out for Toots (1958).
- Mel Torme – released on EP in 1956.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Walter Donaldson - The Official Website". Links: catalog, C, more. Retrieved 21 September 2013.
The Cuckoo in the Clock . . . Music & Lyrics by Walter Donaldson & Johnny Mercer
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (1986). Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890-1954. Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin: Record Research Inc. p. 262. ISBN 0-89820-083-0.
- ^ "The Online Discographical Project". 78discography.com. Retrieved February 16, 2019.
- ^ "Victor 26175 (Black label (popular) 10-in. double-faced) - Discography of American Historical Recordings". adp.library.ucsb.edu. Retrieved 19 February 2019.
- ^ "The Online Discographical Project". 78discography.com. Retrieved February 16, 2019.
- ^ "45cat.com". 45cat.com. Retrieved February 16, 2019.