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Civilization (Bongo, Bongo, Bongo)

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"Civilization (Bongo, Bongo, Bongo)" sheet music from 1947.  It was first recorded and released by Louis Prima and His Orchestra on July 24, 1947 / Aug. 1947. Danny Kaye and the Andrews Sisters recorded it in October 1947. Ray McKinley and His Orchestra recorded it in 1947.

All the Things You Are

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"All the Things You Are" sheet music from 1940.  It was introduced in the 1939 stage musical Very Warm for May , by Hiram Sherman, Frances Mercer, Hollace Shaw, and Ralph Stuart. Artie Shaw and His Orchestra with Helen Forrest recorded it on Nov. 17, 1939.   Tony Martin recorded it in 1940. Irene Dunne recorded it in 1941. Dennis Day recorded it in February 1945. Perry Como sang it on "Perry Como's Kraft Music Hall" TV show on January 25, 1961.

Calcutta

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"Calcutta" sheet music from 1960.   Lawrence Welk and His Orchestra had a hit with the song in 1960. The Four Preps recorded it in January 1961. Xavier Cugat and His Orchestra recorded it in January 1962.

Doin' What Comes Natur'lly"

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"Doin' What Comes Natur'lly" sheet music from 1946.  It was introduced by Ethel Merman in the stage musical Annie Get Your Gun (1946). Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra recorded it in May 1946. Ethel Merman recorded it in July 1946. Betty Hutton recorded it in 1950.

Londonderry Air

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"Londonderry Air" sheet music from 1935.   Glenn Miller and His Orchestra recorded it in February 1940. Fritz Kreisler preforming "Londonderry Air." Eugene Ormandy conducting the Philadelphia Orchestra for the "Londonderry Air."

Bygones

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  "Bygones" sheet music from 1924. Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra preforming "Bygones."

Tiny Little Fingerprints

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"Tiny Little Fingerprints" sheet music from 1935.  Phyllis Robbins recorded it in 1935. Johnny Green and His Orchestra recorded it in 1935.