Where Are You? (1937 song)

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"Where Are You?" is a popular song composed by Jimmy McHugh, with lyrics by Harold Adamson. The song was written for the 1937 film Top of the Town and was originally performed by Gertrude Niesen. [1] Niesen also made a commercial recording of the song for Brunswick Records and this was popular. [2]

"Where Are You?" has been recorded by many performers.

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