I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart explained

"I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart" is a 1938 composition by Duke Ellington, with lyrics added by Irving Mills, Henry Nemo and John Redmond. The song became a number one hit for Ellington in 1938. Other hit versions the same year were by Benny Goodman (with Martha Tilton singing), Connee Boswell, Hot Lips Page, and Mildred Bailey.[1] It was performed as part of The Cotton Club Parade of 1938.[2]

Other recordings

Film appearance

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Jazz Standards

Notes and References

  1. Book: Whitburn. Joel. Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890-1954. 1986. Record Research Inc. Wisconsin, USA. 0-89820-083-0. 516. registration.
  2. Web site: Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra – the Gal from Joe's / I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart (Shellac). . 1941 .
  3. Web site: allmusic.com. allmusic.com. December 4, 2017.
  4. Web site: A Bing Crosby Discography. BING magazine. International Club Crosby. December 3, 2017.
  5. Web site: allmusic.com. allmusic.com. December 3, 2017.
  6. Web site: Discogs.com. Discogs.com. December 4, 2017.
  7. Web site: www.allmusic.com. allmusic.com. October 30, 2023.