Something to Remember You By (Howard Dietz and Arthur Schwartz song)

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"Something to Remember You By" was written by Arthur Schwartz and Howard Dietz in 1930.

"Something to Remember You By" was introduced in the musical revue "Three's a Crowd" which played on Broadway at the Selwyn Theatre, October 15, 1930 to June 6, 1931. "Three's a Crowd" starred Clifton Webb and Fred Allen and was produced by Max Gordon. [1] It also featured Libby Holman; who introduced "Something to Remember You By" as well as the Johnny Green and Edward Heyman song "Body and Soul". Ms Holman was the first to record "Something to Remember You By" in September 1930 on the Brunswick label. [2]

The song was also recorded by Helen Morgan on September 12, 1930 for Victor (with the B side being "Body and Soul"). [3] That same year an orchestral version was recorded by Tommy Christian and his Orchestra with vocal by Jack Arthur. [4] Later recordings were made by Vera Lynn, Jo Stafford, Irene Kral, and many others. Bing Crosby recorded the song in 1975 for his album At My Time of Life .

Films featuring the song include:

It was also featured on the television show "Casablanca" (1983).

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References

  1. "Three's a Crowd". Internet Broadway Database . October 15, 1930 – June 6, 1931. Archived from the original on April 11, 2023. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  2. "BRUNSWICK 78rpm numerical listing discography: 4500 - 5000". www.78discography.com. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
  3. "Victor 22532 (Black label (Popular) 10-in. Double-faced) - Discography of American Historical Recordings".
  4. "Discographie". www.redhotjazz.com. Harmony Records. November 28, 1930. Archived from the original on October 16, 2004. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  5. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0777150/reference retrieved 1/1/2015 [ user-generated source ]