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Josephine (Wayne King song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Josephine'" was a 1936 song with music by Wayne King and Burke Bivens and lyrics by Gus Kahn.David F. Lonergan, 'Hit Records, 1950-1975' - - 2005, p. 118. "Josephine" Gus Kahn w: Bruce Bivens m; Wayne King m Les Paul; Capitol #12; 07/07/1 951 Bill Black's Combo: Hi #18;07/04/1960 2588
It was first recorded by Wayne King and his Orchestra and issued on Victor 25518-A, which became one of the band's best selling recordings.
The song was covered by many artists including:
*Les Paul with Mary Ford, 1951, peak position no. 12
*Charlie Blackwell, 1959
* Paul Muench Trio, 1960
*Bill Black's Combo, 1960, peak position no. 18
*The Lane Quintet, 1960
*The Multiple Guitars of Peter Posa, 1960
*National Singers of U.S.A., 1960
*Russ Morgan and his orchestra, 1961
*Ray Charles
*Connie Barber
*Earl Bostic and his Orchestra
*Lawrence Welk and his Champagne Music
*George Poole Orchestra
*Jim Hall (musician) and his Orchestra, 1963
*Johnny Maddox and the Rhythmasters, 1954
*Norman Lee (musician), 1964
*Russ Carlyle, 1967
*Mose Allison (jazz singer), 1987
References
Category:1951 songs
Category:Wayne King songs
Category:Songs with music by Wayne King
Category:Songs with lyrics by Gus Kahn
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