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"'Billy'", also known as "'Billy (I Always Dream of Bill)'" is a song with words by Joe Goodwin and music by James Kendis and Herman Paley, written in 1911.

In 1950 it was performed by Betty Grable in the film Wabash Avenue. The most successful version of the song was performed by Kathy Linden. It reached #7 on the 'Billboard' pop chart in 1958.[http://musicvf.com/song.php?title=Billy+by+Kathy+Linden&id=23897 Kathy Linden, "Billy" chart positions] Retrieved January 23, 2016. The song was featured on her 1958 album, 'That Certain Boy'.[http://www.discogs.com/Kathy-Linden-Joe-Leahy-Orchestra-That-Certain-Boy/release/7015788 Kathy Linden, 'That Certain Boy'] Retrieved January 23, 2016.

The song features the Joe Leahy Orchestra.[http://www.45cat.com/record/8510 Kathy Linden, "Billy" single release] Retrieved January 23, 2016.

The single ranked #90 on 'Billboard's' Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1958.

Other versions



*American Quartet released the first version of the song in 1911.[http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/200010960/B-10836-Billy_She_always_dreams_of_Bill American Quartet, "Billy" single release] Retrieved January 23, 2016.

*Ada Jones released a version of the song as a single in 1911.[http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/2000020459/19553-Billy Ada Jones, "Billy" single release] Retrieved January 23, 2016.

*The Orrin Tucker Orchestra featuring Wee Bonnie Baker vocals released a version of the song in 1939.[http://www.45cat.com/record/1333287 Orrin Tucker Orchestra featuring Wee Bonnie Baker, "Billy" release] Retrieved January 23, 2016.

*Susan Maughan released a version of the song as part of the 1963 'Four Beaux & A Belle' EP.[http://www.45cat.com/record/bbe12549 Susan Maughan, 'Four Beaux & A Belle'] Retrieved January 23, 2016.

References



Category:1911 songs

Category:1958 singles

Category:Kathy Linden songs

Category:Victor Records singles

Category:Columbia Records singles


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