The Anniversary Waltz Explained

The Anniversary Waltz
Type:single
Artist:Bing Crosby
B-Side:Shepherd Serenade
Released:1941
Recorded:July 14, 1941
Label:Decca (256)

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

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]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: A Bing Crosby Discography. BING magazine. International Club Crosby. August 20, 2017.
  2. Book: Whitburn. Joel. Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890-1954. 1986. Record Research Inc. Wisconsin, USA. 0-89820-083-0. 471. registration.
  3. Hollywood Anniversary . . . 25:00.