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Wikipedia article
"'Undecided'" is a popular song written by Sid Robin and Charlie Shavers and published in 1938.
Recordings
*The first recording was made by John Kirby and The Onyx Club Boys on October 28, 1938, and released by Decca Records as catalog number 2216,[http://web.bsu.edu/hsturm/lessons/JazzBassSurvey.pdf Jazz Bass Survey: sketches of 24 of the most influential jazz bassists in jazz history] with the B-side, "From A Flat to C".
*It was also recorded by Chick Webb and his Orchestra with vocal by Ella Fitzgerald on February 17, 1939 and released by Decca Records as catalog number 2323, with the B-side, "In the Groove at the Grove".
*The Dandridge Sisters recorded a cover in July, 1939, and Django Reinhardt recorded a version with Quintette du Hot Club de France, and Beryl Davis on vocals, in August of the same year.
*The biggest hit version was recorded by The Ames Brothers with Les Brown's orchestra on June 25, 1951 and released by Coral Records as catalog number 60566, with the B-side, "Sentimental Journey". It first reached the 'Billboard' chart on September 28, 1951 and lasted 20 weeks on the chart, peaking at number 6.
*Also in 1951, a bebop treatment of the song was released by Gene Ammons. Billy May recorded the song as part of his 1955 album 'Arthur Murray Cha Cha Mambos'.
*In 1960, Harry James released a version on his album, 'Harry James...Today'. (MGM E-3848)
*Al Hirt released a version on his 1961 album, 'The Greatest Horn in the World'.
*Raffi recorded his version on his 1977 album, 'Adult Entertainment'.
*Natalie Cole recorded the song for her 1993 album, 'Take a Look'.
Other media
This song is featured in the 2015 role-playing video game 'Fallout 4'.
References
Category:1938 songs
Category:Ames Brothers songs
Category:Al Hirt songs
Category:Ella Fitzgerald songs
Category:Natalie Cole songs
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