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The Anniversary Waltz

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"The Anniversary Waltz"
Single by Bing Crosby
B-side"Shepherd Serenade"
Released1941
RecordedJuly 14, 1941
Length2:59
LabelDecca (256)
Songwriter(s)Dave Franklin, Al Dubin

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

History

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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]

References

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  1. ^ "A Bing Crosby Discography". BING magazine. International Club Crosby. Retrieved August 20, 2017.
  2. ^ Whitburn, Joel (1986). Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890-1954. Wisconsin, USA: Record Research Inc. p. 471. ISBN 0-89820-083-0.
  3. ^ "Hollywood Anniversary". I Love Lucy. Event occurs at 25:00. MeTV.
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