When My Baby Smiles at Me (song)
For the film, see When My Baby Smiles at Me (film).
| "When My Baby Smiles at Me" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| Published | 1920 |
| Writer(s) | Andrew B. Sterling, Ted Lewis |
| Composer(s) | Bill Munro |
When My Baby Smiles at Me is the name of a popular song with music by Bill Munro with words by Andrew B. Sterling and Ted Lewis, that was published by Harry Von Tilzer Music Publishing in 1920. It was the first big hit for clarinettist, vocalist and comedian Ted Lewis (1892–1971). Ted Lewis's jazz band recording in 1920, became his signature tune, and spent 18 weeks on the charts (seven weeks at No. 1).[1] Ted Lewis re-recorded it several times over the years. The tune was also covered by other artists of the time.
References
- ↑ CD liner notes: Chart-Toppers of the Twenties, 1998 ASV Ltd.
External links
- Edison cylinder at the Internet Archive
- When My Baby Smiles at Me lyrics
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