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, 1932
"'Dinah'" is a popular song published in 1925 and introduced by Ethel Waters at the Plantation Club on Broadway. It was integrated into the show 'Kid Boots'. The music was written by Harry Akst and the lyrics by Sam M. Lewis and Joe Young. Hit versions in 1926 were by Ethel Waters, The Revelers, Cliff Edwards, and Fletcher Henderson.
One singer, Fanny Rose Shore, became so identified with the song that DJ Martin Block called her "Dinah Shore", which then stuck as her stage name for the next 50 years.
Other versions
*Louis Armstrong. Recorded in New York City on May 4, 1930, it was released by Okeh. "Dinah" became a frequent number in Armstrong's live performances and radio broadcasts after the making of this recording.
* Chet Baker. Recorded at Phil Turetsky's House, Los Angeles, on July 9, 1952, it was released on 'The Complete Pacific Jazz and Capitol Recordings of the Original Gerry Mulligan Quartet and Tentette with Chet Baker' (Mosaic) and 'The Complete Pacific Jazz Recordings of The Gerry Mulligan Quartet with Chet Baker' (Pacific Jazz).[http://www.chetbaker.net/ Chat Baker Discography Lost and Found]
* Josephine Baker. Recorded in Paris in October 1926, it was released on a 78 by Odeon.[http://www.redhotjazz.com/josephinebaker.html Josephine Baker]
* The Boswell Sisters. Recorded on December 13, 1934, it was released on a 78 by Brunswick.[http://settlet.fateback.com/BRN7300.htm Brunswick Records in the 7300 - 7499 series] This reached No.3 in the charts of the day.
* Cab Calloway. Recorded on June 7, 1932, it was released on a 78 by ARC and issued on Banner, Melotone , Oriole, Perfect, Romeo, and Vocalion. The second time he recorded the song was live at The New Caf Zanzibar on July 17, 1945. It was released on the album 'Cab Calloway '45: Live at the New Cafe Zanzibar' by Magnetic Records (1993).
* Bing Crosby & The Mills Brothers with Studio Orchestra. Recorded in New York City on December 16, 1931, it was released on a 78 Brunswick.[http://settlet.fateback.com/BRN6000.htm Brunswick Records in the 6000 - 6499 series] It was assessed by Joel Whitburn as topping the charts of the day.
* Duke Ellington. Recorded on February 9, 1932, it was released on a 78 by Victor.[http://www.78discography.com/vic22500.html Victor Records in the 22500 - 22999 series]
*Judy Garland sang a version of the song in June 1937 for the Jack Oakies College. This was depicted in the 1978 television movie 'Rainbow'.
* Benny Goodman Quartet. Recorded on August 26, 1936, it was released on 78 Victor Records.[http://www.78discography.com/vic25000.html Victor Records in the 25000 - 25499 series]
* Fletcher Henderson with Coleman Hawkins (1926).
* The Hot Sardines 'Shanghai'd' (Decca/Universal on July 25, 2011).
* Thelonious Monk. Recorded on November 2, 1964, it was released on 'Solo Monk' (Columbia, 1965).[http://www.secondhandsongs.com/medium/44623 Second Hand Songs: Medium - Solo Monk - Thelonious Monk (1965)]
* Quintette du Hot Club de France. Recorded in December 1934 in Paris, France with Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli. It was released on a 78 by Oriole in the U.S.
* The Savoy Orpheans recorded an early instrumental version on October 30, 1925, released as a 78 in December, 1925 on His Master's Voice (# B 2183 Dinah / The Co-ed).
* Fats Waller. Recorded in Camden, New Jersey, on June 24, 1935, it was released on a 78 rpm by Victor. This reached No. 7 in the charts of the day.
* Ethel Waters. Recorded on October 10, 1925, it was released on a 78 by Columbia.[http://www.78discography.com/COL1D.htm Columbia Records in the 1D - 499D series]
*The Revelers. Recorded in 1925. It was released on a 78 by His Master's Voice.
References
See also
*List of 1920s jazz standards
Category:1920s jazz standards
Category:1925 songs
Category:1932 singles
Category:Songs with music by Harry Akst
Category:Songs with lyrics by Joe Young (lyricist)
Category:Songs with lyrics by Sam M. Lewis
Category:Benny Goodman songs
Category:Mildred Bailey songs
Category:Ed Townsend songs
Category:Grammy Hall of Fame Award recipients
Category:Pop standards
Category:American pop songs
Category:Articles containing video clips
Category:Ethel Waters songs
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