'Deed I Do

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"'Deed I Do"
Song
Published1926 (1926)
Genre Jazz
Composer(s) Fred Rose
Lyricist(s) Walter Hirsch

"'Deed I Do" is a 1926 jazz standard composed by Fred Rose with lyrics by Walter Hirsch. [1] It was introduced by vaudeville performer S. L. Stambaugh [2] and popularized by Ben Bernie's recording. [3] It was recorded by influential clarinetist and bandleader Benny Goodman as his debut recording in December 1926 with Ben Pollack and His Californians. [4] Ruth Etting's rendition of the song became a top ten hit in 1927 [5] as did the version by Johnny Marvin. [6]

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  2. Jasen, David A. (2002). A Century of American Popular Music: 2000 Best-Loved and Remembered Songs (1899-1999). Taylor & Francis. p. 45. ISBN   0-415-93700-0.
  3. Jasen, David A. (2003). Tin Pan Alley: An Encyclopedia of the Golden Age of American Song. Taylor & Francis. p. 352. ISBN   0-415-93877-5.
  4. Hoffmann, Frank W.; Ferstler, Howard (2005). Encyclopedia of Recorded Sound. CRC Press. p. 445. ISBN   0-415-93835-X.
  5. "Artists - Ruth Etting". Songwriters Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on 2009-09-09. Retrieved 2009-08-23.
  6. Whitburn, Joel (1986). Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890-1954. Wisconsin, USA: Record Research Inc. p.  300. ISBN   0-89820-083-0.
  7. Whitburn, Joel (1986). Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890-1954. Wisconsin, US: Record Research. p.  218. ISBN   0-89820-083-0.
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