Just as Though You Were Here explained
"Just as Though You Were Here" is a song written by John Benson Brooks (music) and Eddie DeLange (lyrics). The first recording was made by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra on May 18, 1942[1] with vocals by Frank Sinatra and The Pied Pipers.[2] It reached the Billboard charts in July 1942, peaking at No. 6 during a ten-week stay.[3] Sinatra recorded the song again on September 24, 1974 for Reprise.[4]
Other versions
- Many other artists have recorded the song including The Ink Spots in 1942 (Decca 18466A).[5] This version went to number ten on the Harlem Hit Parade chart.[6]
- This song was played by Tom Oren to win the 2018 Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz competition.[7]
Notes and References
- Web site: secondhandsongs.com . secondhandsongs.com . July 6, 2020.
- Web site: 45worlds.com . 45worlds.com . July 6, 2020.
- Book: Whitburn . Joel . Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890-1954 . 1986 . Record Research Inc. . Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin . 0-89820-083-0 . 137.
- Web site: jazzdiscography.com . jazzdiscography.com . July 6, 2020.
- Web site: The Online Discographical Project . 78discography.com . July 6, 2020.
- Book: Whitburn, Joel . Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Joel Whitburn . 2004 . Record Research . 275.
- News: Murph . John . Tom Oren Wins 2018 Monk Competition . 5 December 2018 . . 4 December 2018.
