That Certain Feeling
 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (April 2016) |
| "That Certain Feeling" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| Language | English |
| Released | 1925 |
| Genre | Jazz |
| Composer(s) | George Gershwin |
| Lyricist(s) | Ira Gershwin |
"That Certain Feeling" is a 1925 song composed by George Gershwin, with lyrics by Ira Gershwin.[1]
It was introduced by Allen Kearns and Queenie Smith in the 1925 musical Tip-Toes.[1] It was later used as the title of a 1956 Bob Hope film when it was performed during the opening credits by Pearl Bailey and later reprised by Bob Hope
Notable recordings
[edit]- George Gershwin - rec. 1926
- Layton & Johnstone - rec. November 1926 - released as Columbia WA 4530
- Dorothy Dickson and Allen Kearns, Jack Clarke, G. Myddleton - rec. September 9, 1926 - released as Columbia 91298, matrix WA 1887
- Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra - recorded on December 24, 1925 for Victor Records, catalog No. 19920.[2] A popular version in 1926.[3]
- Josephine Baker - rec. 1926 - released as Odeon 49.171
- Shirley Ross - for the Decca 78rpm album George Gershwin Songs, Vol. 1 (1939).
- Les Brown and Jo Ann Greer - recorded May 18, 1956 - released as Capitol 3463.[4]
- Ella Fitzgerald - rec. 1959 - from Ella Fitzgerald Sings the George and Ira Gershwin Songbook[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Internet Broadway Database: Tip-Toes Production Credits
- ^ "The Online Discographical Project". 78discography.com. Retrieved December 20, 2017.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (1986). Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890-1954. Wisconsin, USA: Record Research Inc. p. 449. ISBN 0-89820-083-0.
- ^ "Jazz Discog Corner". jazzdiscogcorner.pagesperso-orange.fr/. Retrieved December 20, 2017.
- ^ "www.allmusic.com". allmusic.com. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
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