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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.

Love Somebody

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"Love Somebody" sheet music from 1947.  It was first recorded and released by Doris Day and Buddy Clark on Nov. 21, 1947 / Apr. 19, 1948. Bing Crosby sang it on "Philco Radio Time" on Oct. 6, 1948. Dennis Day sang it on "A Day in the Life of Dennis Day" radio show on Oct. 9, 1948.

Vaya Con Dios (May God be With You)

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"Vaya Con Dios (May God be with You)" sheet music from 1953.  It was first recorded and released by Anita O'Day in December 1952. Les Paul and Mary Ford recorded it in May 1953. Perry Como recorded it in 1953. Bing Crosby recorded it in 1954.

Allegheny Moon

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"Allegheny Moon" sheet music from 1956.  It was first released by Patti Page on May 14, 1956. The Lennon Sister s recorded it in July 1956.

The Stranger of Galilee

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"The Stranger of Galilee" sheet music from 1935.   Edward MacHugh recorded it in 1936. The Blackwood Brothers Quartet recorded it in 1959.

I'll Take You Home Again, Kathleen

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"I'll Take You Home Again, Kathleen" sheet music.  It was first released by Mr. Ernest Pike with Orchestra Accompaniment in 1907. Walter Van Brunt recorded it in June 1914. Henry Burr and Peerless Quartet recorded it in September 1921. Bradley Kincaid recorded it in August 1934. Dennis Day sang it on "The Jack Benny Program" on Feb. 16, 1941. Bing Crosby with John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra recorded it in June 1947.

I Hear a Rhapsody

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"I Hear a Rhapsody" sheet music from 1952.  It was first recorded by Mary Healy on Oct. 8, 1940. Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra recorded it in 1941. Judy Garland sang it on "Bundles for Britain" on Jan. 1, 1941. Dennis Day sang it on "The Jack Benny Program" on Jan. 19, 1941. Patti Page recorded it in 1956. Steve Lawrence recorded it in 1960.

The Night Before Christmas Song

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"The Night Before Christmas Song" sheet music from 1952/ It was first released by Rosemary Clooney and Gene Autry with Carl Cotner's Orchestra   in November 1952.   The Ames Brothers recorded it in 1957.

Any Time

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"Any Time" sheet music from 1948.  It was first recorded by Emmett Miller on Oct. 25, 1924. Eddy Arnold recorded it in February 1948. Eddie Fisher recorded it in November 1951. Bing Crosby sang it on the Bob Hope radio show in 1952. Patsy Cline recorded it on Aug. 10, 1962. Dean Martin recorded it on Jan. 14 1963.

Heartaches

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"Heartaches" sheet music from 1942.  It was first recorded by Jacques Renard and His Orchestra on Jan. 18, 1931. Ted Weems and His Orchestra recorded it in 1933. Red McKenzie with Dave Rhodes' Rhythm recorded it in February 1947. Eddy Howard and His Orchestra recorded it in 1947. Connie Francis recorded it in May 1958.