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Swingin' Down the Lane
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Wikipedia article
"'Swingin' Down the Lane'" is a 1923 song composed by Isham Jones with lyrics by Gus Kahn. Jones' instrumental version was second to "March of the Wooden Soldiers" in the list of top songs for 1923. Other popular versions in 1923 were by Ben Bernie; and The Columbians.
Other notable recordings
* Bing Crosby - recorded November 27, 1947 with John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra.
* Frank Sinatra - included in his album 'Songs for Swingin' Lovers!' (1956)
* Perry Como - for his album 'We Get Letters' (1957)
* Kay Starr - for her album 'Movin'!' (1959).
* Frankie Avalon - for his album 'Summer Scene' (1960)
* Vic Damone - included in his album 'On the Swingin' Side' (1960)
Film appearances
*1944 Greenwich Village - performed by Vivian Blaine and Don Ameche
*1947 Mother Wore Tights - sung by Mona Freeman (dubbed by Imogene Lynn), Robert Arthur and chorus
*1951 I'll See You in My Dreams - sung during the montage with the kids
References
Category:1923 songs
Category:1923 singles
Category:Songs with lyrics by Gus Kahn
Category:Songs with music by Isham Jones
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