Idaho (Jesse Stone song)

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Idaho is a jazz song written by Jesse Stone. [1]

Stone's early writings show a deep blues influence. An early success was "Idaho", recorded by several artists, with the Benny Goodman version peaking at #4 (pop) in 1942. The recording by Guy Lombardo sold three million copies.

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References

  1. Stone, Jesse (1942). Idaho (sheet music). Mills Music. ASIN   B00132ALLM.