The Anniversary Waltz

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"The Anniversary Waltz"
Single by Bing Crosby
B-side "Shepherd Serenade"
Released1941
RecordedJuly 14, 1941
Length2:59
Label Decca (256)
Songwriter(s) Dave Franklin, Al Dubin

The Anniversary Waltz is a popular song written by Dave Franklin, the lyrics by Al Dubin.

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History

The song was published in 1941. The title "Anniversary Waltz" is often mistakenly and confusingly used to refer to the entirely unrelated Anniversary Song, whose melody is a Romanian tune composed in 1880.

Bing Crosby recorded the song on July 14, 1941 for Decca Records with Victor Young and His Orchestra. [1] The song briefly charted in the USA reaching the No. 24 spot. [2]

The song has also been covered by Vera Lynn, Connie Francis, and Mantovani.

Ricky Ricardo performed the song to end the I Love Lucy episode "Hollywood Anniversary" (season 4 episode 4). [3]

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References

  1. "A Bing Crosby Discography". BING magazine. International Club Crosby. Retrieved August 20, 2017.
  2. Whitburn, Joel (1986). Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890-1954 . Wisconsin, USA: Record Research Inc. p.  471. ISBN   0-89820-083-0.
  3. "Hollywood Anniversary". I Love Lucy . Event occurs at 25:00. MeTV.