Josephine (Wayne King song) explained

"Josephine" was a 1936 song with music by Wayne King and Burke Bivens and lyrics by Gus Kahn.^[1]

It was first recorded by Wayne King and his Orchestra and issued on Victor 25518-A, which became one of the band's best selling recordings.

Other recordings

The song was covered by many artists including:

• Les Paul with Mary Ford, 1951,^[2] Its peak position was no. 12.
• Charlie Blackwell, 1959
• Paul Muench Trio, 1960
• Bill Black's Combo, 1960, peak position no. 18 on the US Hot 100^[3]
• The Lane Quintet, 1960
• The Multiple Guitars of Peter Posa, 1960
• National Singers of U.S.A., 1960
• Russ Morgan and his orchestra, 1961
• Ray Charles
• Connie Barber
• Earl Bostic and his Orchestra
• Lawrence Welk and his Champagne Music
• George Poole Orchestra
• Jim Hall (musician) and his Orchestra, 1963
• Johnny Maddox and the Rhythmasters, 1954
• Norman Lee (musician), 1964
• Russ Carlyle, 1967
• Mose Allison (jazz singer), 1987

Notes and References

1. David F. Lonergan, Hit Records, 1950-1975 - - 2005, p. 118. "Josephine" Gus Kahn w: Bruce Bivens m; Wayne King m Les Paul; Capitol #12; 07/07/1 951 Bill Black's Combo: Hi #18;07/04/1960 2588
2. Web site: www.discogs.com. discogs.com. October 15, 2023.
3. Book: Whitburn, Joel . Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles, 14th Edition: 1955-2012 . Joel Whitburn . 2013 . Record Research . 84.