PERFECTLY FRANK



Composer: Frank Loesser
Lyricist: Frank Loesser

Opened: November 30, 1980, Helen Hayes Theatre, N.Y.C.
Performances: 17


Baby, It's Cold Outside (originally used in the film NEPTUNE'S DAUGHTER):

I have not attempted to compile discological information for this standard beyond original cast performances.
1. Loesser By Loesser, CD/DRG 5170 (Jo Sullivan Loesser and Colin Romoff with Colin Romoff, piano, and rhythm accompaniment)


The Boys In The Backroom (M: Frederick Hollaender) (originally used in the film DESTRY RIDES AGAIN and subsequently used in MARLENE):

1. 78/Decca 11059 (Marlene Dietrich with orchestra directed by Victor Young) [also 78/Decca 23141; reissued on Falling In Love Again, CD/MCA 11849; also found on American Songbook Series: Frank Loesser, CD/Smithsonian AD 048-15]
2. 78/Decca 3428 (Teddy Grace with Bud Freeman and the Summa Cum Laude Orchestra)
3. Blondes And Bombshells, 58 Dean 100 (Elizabeth Larner and Mark Ryan)
4. Marlene Dietrich On Screen, Stage, And Radio, CD/Legen CD-6006/6007 (Marlene Dietrich and Tallulah Bankhead)
5. Live At The Cafe De Paris, CD/Columbia MDK-47254 (Marlene Dietrich)
6. Dietrich In Rio, CD/Columbia Special Products 75006 (Marlene Dietrich)
7. The Radio Years: Songs That Sent Us to War (1941-1944), CD/Radio Years 21 (Marlene Dietrich)
8. Marlene, CD/Duophon Best. Nr. 01763 (Judy Winter)
9. Marlene, CD/Playback PLMARCD1 (Sian Phillips with musical direction by Kevin Amos)
10. Marlene, CD/Polydor 519 892-2 (Anna Bolk, Rainer Luhn, and Stefan Nagel with the Ku'Damm-Jazzsymphoniker conducted by Adam Benzwi)
11. Marlene, CD/Brigadoon Vocal BIS 070 (Jasperina De Jong)
12. Ich, Marlene, CD/Komodie GEMA 2902 (Petra Constanza with the Blue Angel Orchestra conducted by Mathias Christian Kosel)
13. Marlene Dietrich Der Blaue Engel, CD/Soundtrack Factory SFCD33507 (Marlene Dietrich)
14. Fun Life, CD/Collectables Records 6192 (Diahann Carroll)
15. C'est Si Bon, CD/Sony 6852092 (Arielle Dombasle)
16. Pop, CD/All Species Music 2005 (Shirley Elkhard) (unverified)
17. Ich Bin Von Kopf Bis Fuss Auf Musik Eingestellt, CD/Documents Classics 221974 (Frederick Hollaender)
18. Von Brecht Bis Blues, CD/BMG Ariola 74321142322 (Vera Kaa)
19. Behind The Tool-Shed, CD/Kitten In Manville (Kitten In Manville featuring Angie Louise)
20. Anke Landeau Sings Marlene Dietrich And Latin Jazz, CD/Anke Landeau (Anke Landeau)
21. For The Working Girl, CD/Wounded Bird Records 9533 (Melissa Manchester)
22. The Polish Diva's Polka Party, CD/Terry Palasz (Terry Palasz)
23. Das Grand Tour, CD/Suzanne Petric (Suzanne Petric)
24. Allein in Einer Grossen Stadt, CD/Musicom (Patricia Prawit)
25. Liebling Der Saison, CD/Bear Family 16015 (Angelika Thomas)
26. Love Or Infatuation, CD/ASC 02028 (Kate Westbrook & The Mike Westbrook Duo)
27. Doctors Of Polka-ology, CD/Accordion Princess Records (Big Lou's Polka Casserole)
28. Sue, Chris & Carlos, CD/RHMP (Big Mama Sue Trio)
29. Last Of The Old Time, CD/Red House Records 141 (Chuck Brodsky)
30. Two Sets, CD/Waterbug 84 (Chuck Brodsky)
31. Flamin' Guitars, CD/Bear Family 15956 (Speedy West & Jimmy Bryant)


Bubbles In The Wine (M/L: Frank Loesser, Bob Calame; Lawrence Welk) (originally used in the short film THE CHAMPAGNE MUSIC OF LAWRENCE WELK):

1. 78/ Decca 24442 (Lawrence Welk and His Champagne Music) [also 78/ Coral 60689; 78/Coral 65511; 78/Vocalion 4368; 78/Okeh 4368; 45EP/Decca ED 2023; 45/Coral 9-65511; 45EP/Coral 83061; reissued on The Champagne Music Of Lawrence Welk, CD/Universal Special Products 22087]
2. 78/Bluebird unknown number (Spike Jones and His City Slickers)
3. 45/Soma 1035 (Clem Brau and His Soma Serenaders)
4. More Hit TV Themes, Capitol (S) ST-1869 (Nelson Riddle and His Orchestra) [reissued on Route 66 and Other Great TV Themes/More Hit TV Themes, CD/EMI 5384132]
5. Freddy Marin Plays The Hits, Capitol T-2028 (Freddy Martin and His Orchestra) [reissued on I Hear Music: Capitol Sings Frank Loesser, CD/Capitol CDP 7243 8 32567 2 3]
6. "Weird Al" Yankovic In 3-D, CD/ Volcano Records 32004 ("Weird Al" Yankovic) (part of "Polkas On 45" medley)
7. Polka's Greatest Dance Bands, CD/Polka City Records 6661 (Whoopee John)
8. Great TV Themes: The Golden Years, Vol. 1, CD/Glen Soulis (Glen Soulis)
9. Back To Back: Perez Prado & Lawrence Welk, CD/ITI D2-72985 (Hollywood Swing Orchestra)
10. Soundies Digital, Vol. 21, CD/Soundies (unknown performer)


Can't Get Out Of This Mood (M: Jimmy McHugh) (originally used in the film SEVEN DAYS LEAVE):

I have not attempted to compile discological information for this standard.


Can't Stop Talking (cut; originally used in the film LET'S DANCE):

1. 78/Victor 20-3908 (Betty Hutton with orchestral accompaniment) [also 45/RCA 47-3908; reissued on The Best Of The RCA Years, CD/One Way Records 34490]
2. Frank Loesser In Hollywood 1937-1955, JJA (M) 19762 (Betty Hutton and Fred Astaire)


Dancing On A Dime (M: Burton Lane) (cut; originally used in the film DANCING ON A DIME):

1. 78/Decca 3419 (Carol Kay with Russ Morgan and His Orchestra)
2. 78/Bluebird B 10873 (Art Perry with Gray Gordon and His Tic-Toc Rhythm)
3. 78/Philharmonic FR 76 (Sammy Kaye and His Swing and Sway Orchestra)
4. 78/Victor 26766 (Terry Allen with Larry Clinton and His Orchestra)
5. Burton Lane In Hollywood, JJA (M) 19824 (Robert Paige and Grace McDonald with orchestra conducted by Victor Young)
6. Frank Loesser Revisited, Painted Smiles PS-1359 (Johnny Desmond) [reissued as CD/Painted Smiles PSCD-115]
7. Michael Feinstein Sings The Burton Lane Songbook Vol. 1, CD/Elektra Nonesuch 9 79243-2 (Michael Feinstein with Burton Lane, piano)
8. The Lady's In Love With You: Maxine Sullivan Sings The Music Of Burton Lane, CD/Harbinger HCD 1602 (Maxine Sullivan with musical direction by Keith Ingham)
9. Robert Clary Sings Alan Jay Lerner And Frank Loesser, CD/Original Cast OC-6006 (Robert Clary with the John Rodby Trio)
10. First Take, CD/The Straight Ahead Big Band (The Straight Ahead Big Band)
11. Dancin' On A Dime, CD/Caligula (Rachel Gould) (unverified)


Dolores (M: Louis Alter) (originally used in the film LAS VEGAS NIGHTS):

1. 78/Conqueror 9648 (Chick Bullock, vocal, with Chick Bullock and His All Star Orchestra) [also 78/Okeh 6123; reissued on The Essential Chick Bullock, CD/Challenge Records 79035]
2. 78/Viking 107 (Kay Thompson, The Okays, and The Jack Hastings Orchestra) [reissued on Think Pink! A Kay Thompson Party, CD/Sepia Records 11351]
3. 78/Columbia C 305 (Harry James and His Orchestra) [reissued on The Chronological Harry James And His Orchestra 1941, CD/Classics 1052]
4. 78/London W. 7257 (Felix King, His Piano and His Orchestra) [reissued on Bewitching Piano, CD/Memoir Classics 552]
5. 78/Decca 3606 (Russ Morgan, vocal, with Russ Morgan and His Orchestra) [also 78/Decca 25398; 45/Decca 9-25398]
6. 78/Decca 25399 (Bing Crosby, The Merry Macs, and Bob Crosby's Bob Cats with Eddie Miller, saxophone solo) [also 78/Decca 3644; reissued on The Harmonious Hits Of The Merry Macs, CD/Collectors' Choice Music 25]
7. 78/Bluebird B 11054 (Bill Darnell with Bob Chester and His Orchestra) [reissued on Bob Chester And His Orchestra 1940-1941, CD/Circle 44]
8. 78/Blue Note 516 (Ike Quebec's Quintet) [reissued on The Chronological Ike Quebec 1944-1946, CD/Classics 957]
9. 78/Okeh 6142 (Frankie Masters & The Masters Voices with Frankie Masters & His Orchestra)
10. 78/Victor 27317 (Frank Sinatra and The Pied Pipers with Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra) [reissued on Frank Loesser: I Hear Music, CD/Flapper PAST CD 7830]
11. 45/Bamboo 500 (Ronnie Height)
12. 45/Jubilee 45-9009 (Don Rondo with orchestra conducted by Sy Oliver)
13. Tony Martin's Dream Girls, 45/RCA Victor 47-3803 (Tony Martin with orchestra conducted by Henri Rene) [reissued on Hooray For Love, CD/Flare 228]
14. Las Vegas Nights/Something For The Boys, Caliban (M) 6030 (Frank Sinatra with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra) [reissued on CD/Hollywood Soundstage 4006]
15. Dance Again, London Phase 4 (S) SP-44015 (Edmundo Ros) [reissued on Hi Fi-esta: Perfect For Dancing/Dance Again, CD/Dutton Vocalion 4280]
16. Who Can Forget Glenn Miller & Tommy Dorsey, CAS/Alshire 5264 (101 Strings Orchestra)
17. Barry Martyn's Down Home Boys, CD/Sackville 3056 (Barry Martyn's Down Home Boys)
18. Immortal Ladies/Under Western Skies, CD/Dutton Vocalion 5205 (George Melachrino)
19. Reminiscing With Erika And Lisa, CD/President 536 (Eric Winstone & His Band)
20. 22 Great Waltzes, CD/Ranwood Records R-7004-CD (Lawrence Welk)


Heart And Soul (originally used in the film A SONG IS BORN):

I have not attempted to compile discological information for this standard beyond original cast performances.
1. Loesser By Loesser, CD/DRG 5170 (Jo Sullivan Loesser, Emily Loesser, and Don Stephenson with Colin Romoff, piano, and rhythm accompaniment)


Hoop-Dee-Do (M: Milton Delugg):

1. 78/King 15037 (Milton Delugg)
2. 78/Dana 698 A (Gene Wisniewski with the Harmony Bells Orkestra)
3. 78/Coral 60209 (The Ames Brothers with orchestra directed by Roy Ross) [reissued on They, They, They Are the Ones, CD/Jasmine Records 408]
4. 78/Columbia 38771 (Doris Day and The Mellomen with orchestra directed by George Wyle) [reissued on It's Magic, CD/Bear Family 15609]
5. 78/Capitol 980 (Kay Starr with orchestra conducted by Frank DeVol) [reissued on I Hear Music: Capitol Sings Frank Loesser, CD/Capitol CDP 7243 8 32567 2 3]
6. 78/Victor 19581 (Dick Long's Nankin Cafe Orchestra)
7. 78/Victor 20-3747 (Perry Como and The Fontane Sisters with Mitchell Ayres and His Orchestra) [also 45/Victor 47-3747; reissued on The Very Best Of Perry Como, CD/RCA 67968]
8. 45/Frank Music FR 4175-D (Together Singers)
9. 45/Columbia B-2575 (Frankie Yankovic and His Yanks) [also 7"/Columbia 1-618; reissued on All Time Great Polkas: Frankie Yankovic Plays In Person, CD/Sony 723952]
10. Polka Dot Party, Unknown label (Hoosier Polka Band conducted by Herb Shriner)
11. Hooked On Polkas, CAS/K-Tel 378-4 (Joey Miskulin) [reissued on Country Polkatime, CD/Intersound 9321]
12. The Best of Russ Morgan, CD/MCA MCAD-4036 (Russ Morgan)
13. Polka Party, CD/Reader's Digest Music (The Accordian Triplets)
14. The Million Seller Polkas & The Greatest Band In Polka Land, CD/Capitol C2-92092 (Stan Wolowic)
15. Hoop-Dee-Doo! It's A Wiggly Party, CD/Koch Records 8627 (The Wiggles)
16. Live: Hot Potatoes!, CD/Koch Records 9663 (The Wiggles)
17. Dot's Polkatainment, CD/Tradition 1034 (Mr. Z)
18. Journey To Germany, CD/MRA 030 (unknown performer)
19. Drew's Famous Polka Party Music, CD/Drew's Famous 1297 (Drew)
20. Polka, CD/EMI CMG (Craig Duncan)
21. America's Most Requested Polkas, CD/Sunshine Records (Jerry Darlak & The Touch)
22. The Walter Ostanek Collection, CD/Unidisc 4065 (The Walter Ostanek Band)
23. 20 Grands Classiques Du Folklore Québécois, Vol. 3, CD/Canton 491 (Andre Belair)
24. Living On Polka Time, CD/Rounder 6082 (Jimmy Sturr)
25. Dance Little Bird, CD/Ross Records 6673 (Myron Floren)
26. The Real Thing, CD/Jasmine Records 3501 (Tennessee Ernie Ford)
27. The Polka Record, CD/Squeeze Records 0451 (Lynnmarie)
28. Polka!, CD/Green Hill Productions 5219 (Michael Zikovich)
29. Songs Of The Polka King Vol. 1, CD/Cleveland International 1015 (Riders In The Sky)
30. Greatest Hits, Vol. 2, Polka City Records 1028 (Russell Helling with the Six Fat Dutchmen)
31. Sounds Of The Circus, Vol. 7, CD/Orchard 1564 (South Shore Concert Band)
32. Greatest Polka Hits Of All Time, CD/Curb D2-77499 (Bobby Vinton)
33. World's Greatest Polkas, CD/Vanguard 8230 (Lawrence Welk and Myron Foren)
34. 10 Of His Greatest Hits, CD/Passport Audio 60217 (Eddy Arnold)
A radio transcription performed by George Wright, organ, is also known to exist.


How'dja Like To Love Me? (M: Burton Lane) (originally used in the film SWEATER GIRL):

1. 78/Decca 1671 (Don Matteson with Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra)
2. 78/Perfect 8-04-06 (Lee Russel with Bob Causer and His Cornellians)
3. 78/Brunswick 8073 (The King Sisters with Horace Heidt and His Brigadiers) [reissued on Introducing The King Sisters, CD/Collectables Records 7642]
4. 78/Victor 25775 (Bea Wain with Larry Clinton and His Orchestra)
5. 78/Vocalion v 4018 (Dolly Dawn, vocal, with Dolly Dawn and Her Dawn Patrol) [reissued on You're A Sweetheart: The Best Of Dolly Dawn, CD/Collectors' Choice Music 176]
6. The Lady's In Love With You: Maxine Sullivan Sings The Music Of Burton Lane, CD/Harbinger HCD 1602 (Maxine Sullivan with musical direction by Keith Ingham)
7. Something To Remember You By, CD/La-La 5601 (Hanna Richardson with The Phil Flanagan Sextet)
8. Live At The Fleece, CD/La-La (Hanna Richardson & Phil Flanagan)
9. Complete Sustaining Broadcasts, Vol. 3: On The Sentimental Side, CD/Jazz Band 2180 (Gail Reese with Glen Miller and His Orchestra)
10. Live At The Paradise Restaurant, CD/Magic 42 (Glenn Miller and His Orchestra)
11. How'dja Like To Love Me?, CD/Pegasus 918 (Bob Hope and Martha Raye)
12. The Voice Of Audrey Morris, CD/EMI 62070 (Audrey Morris)
13. Live At Maybeck Recital Hall, Vol. 22, CD/Concord Jazz 4533 (Ellis Larkins)
14. Burning Daylight, CD/Twilight44 (Christie Knapp)
15. Harlem Butterfly: Remembrance Of Maxine Sullivan, CD/Audiophile ACD-308 (Rebecca Kilgore)
16. I'm In The Mood For Love, CD/Lynda Jamison (Lynda Jamison)
17. Michael Feinstein Sings The Burton Lane Songbook Vol. 1, CD/Elektra Nonesuch 9 79243-2 (Michael Feinstein with Burton Lane, piano)
18. Sunrise Serenade, CD/Memoir Classics 302 (Carroll Gibbons)
19. The Golden Age Of British Dance Bands, 1938-1939, CD/Hallmark (Roy Fox)
20. Bob Crosby And His Orchestra - 1938, CD/Circle 1 (Bob Crosby and His Orchestra)
21. The 1937-1940 Broadcasts, CD/Soundcraft 5009 (Bob Crosby and His Orchestra)
22. Ten Cents A Dance, CD/Thoroughbred Records (Nancy Anderson)
23. Tune In With The Dance Bands: Original British Dance Music, 1934-1943, CD/Bob's 0000005 (unknown performer)


I Don't Want To Walk Without You (M: Jule Styne) (originally used in the film SWEATER GIRL):

I have not attempted to compile discological information for this standard.


I Hear Music (M: Burton Lane) (originally used in the film DANCING ON A DIME):

I have not attempted to compile discological information for this standard beyond original cast performances.
1. Loesser By Loesser, CD/DRG 5170 (Jo Sullivan Loesser, Emily Loesser, and Don Stephenson with Colin Romoff, piano, and rhythm accompaniment)


I Wish I Didn't Love You So (originally used in the film THE PERILS OF PAULINE):

1. 78/M-G-M 10040 (Helen Forrest with orchestra conducted by Harold Mooney) [reissued on Help Yourself To My Heart, CD/Sepia Records 1025]
2. 78/Columbia 37506 (Dinah Shore with orchestra conducted by Sonny Burke) [reissued on American Songbook Series: Frank Loesser, CD/Smithsonian AD 048-15]
3. 78/Decca 23977 (Dick Haymes with mixed quartet and rhythm accompaniment) [reissued on The Very Best of Dick Hyman, CD/MCA 027]
4. 78/Victor 20-2294 (Vaughn Monroe and The Moon Maids with Vaughn Monroe and His Orchestra) [reissued on The Very Best Of Vaughn Monroe, CD/Taragon Records 1032]
5. 78/Capitol 409 (Betty Hutton with Joe Lilley and His Orchestra) [reissued on I Hear Music: Capitol Sings Frank Loesser, CD/Capitol CDP 7243 8 32567 2 3]
6. 78/Majestic 7225 (Dick Farney with orchestra conducted by Paul Baron)
7. 45/MGM K12904 (Jaye P. Morgan with orchestra conducted by Ray Ellis)
8. 45/Mercury EP-1-4041 (Dinah Washington) [reissued on The Complete Dinah Washington on Mercury, Vol. 6, CD/Mercury 838956-2]
9. 45/United Artists UA 218 (Billy Barnes)
10. Frankie Carle Plays Frank Loesser For Dancing, 10"/RCA Victor (M) LPM 19 (Frankie Carle and his Orchestra) [also 78/Victor 20-3732; reissued on Silver & Gold, CD/Jasmine Records 462]
11. Frank Loesser Revisited, Painted Smiles PS-1359 (Margaret Whiting and Her Boyfriends) [reissued as CD/Painted Smiles PSCD-115]
12. Music By Moonlight: Presenting Frank Loesser, World (M) LM 23 (Cyril Ornadel and his Orchestra)
13. Nancy: Naturally, Capitol 2534 (Nancy Wilson with orchestra conducted by Sid Feller) [reissued on Guess Who I Saw Today: Nancy Wilson Sings Songs Of Lost Love, CD/Capitol Jazz 7243 4 77556 2 0]
14. Trombone Summit, Pausa Records 7111 (Bill Watrous) [reissued on Bill Watrous & Carl Fontana, CD/Atlas 271030]
15. You Gotta Have Love RCA Victor PM-2268 (Eddy Arnold) [reissued on Looking Back, CD/RCA 67042]
16. Love Lost, Capitol T1189 (The Four Freshmen) [reissued on Voices In Love/Love Lost, CD/Collectors' Choice Music 52]
17. So Much In Love!, Columbia (S) CS-8520 (Ray Conniff Singers) [reissued as CD/Columbia CK-8520]
18. McArthur Park, Unknown label (Four Tops)
19. If You Go, Capitol (S) ST-1630 (Peggy Lee with orchestra conducted by Quincy Jones) [reissued on The Man I Love/If You Go, CD/EMI CTMCD-105]
20. Huey X. Lewis Album, Kapp (S) KS 3462 (Huey X. Lewis)
21. Bing Crosby's All-Star Philco Show, All Star Products LP 20001 (Bing Crosby)
22. Loesser By Loesser, CD/DRG 5170 (Jo Sullivan Loesser, Emily Loesser, and Don Stephenson with Colin Romoff, piano, and rhythm accompaniment)
23. If I Were A Bell: The Songs Of Frank Loesser, CD/Andreasong (Andrea Marcovicci with Shelly Markham, piano, and Jared Egan, bass)
24. The Four Lads Sing Frank Loesser, CD/Collectables COL-CD-6666 (The Four Lads with Ray Ellis and His Orchestra)
25. Anywhere I Wander: Liz Callaway Sings Frank Loesser, CD/Fynsworth Alley 302 062 172 2 (Liz Callaway with musical direction by Alex Rybeck)
26. Jule Styne & Frank Loesser: There Goes That Song Again, CD/Reader's Digest 245-0010 (The Mellowaires with the Romantic Strings and Orchestra conducted by Donald Williams)
27. All In A Night's Work, CD/Audiophile ACD-247 (Ronny Whyte, piano and voice, with Harry Allen, tenor saxophone, Frank Tate, bass, and Joe Cocuzzo, drums)
28. Frankie Firme Presents 16 Golden Treasures from the Vaults of Rampart Records, CD/Rampart (Bob Nolan)
29. Close, CD/Prophone 18 (Lina Nyberg and Esbjorn Svensson)
30. Somethin' Like Love, CD/PS Classics 975 (Steven Pasquale)
31. It's Magic, CD/USA Records USACD-584 (Guy Pastor & Company)
32. Live At ClubJazz, CD/JazzCo 101 (Eddie Picard Trio)
33. A Little Dream, CD/Lucy Max Productions (Bar Scott)
34. 'Round Midnight, CD/Fresh Sound 497 (Hazel Scott)
35. Falling In Love Is Wonderful, CD/Rhino 3643 (Little Jimmy Scott)
36. The Classic Years Volume 2, CD/Prestige Records 0157 (Frank Sinatra)
37. Love Is Here To Stay: Radio Recordings, CD/MAG (Frank Sinatra)
38. Vulnerable, CD/Motown 530786 (Marvin Gaye)
39. I Thought About You, CD/Verve 833235-2 (Shirley Horn)
40. When I Fall In Love, CD/Rhino/Warner Bros. (Tab Hunter)
41. So Warm, CD/Original Jazz Classics 874 (Etta James)
42. Shadowland, CD/Sire 2-25724 (k.d. lang)
43. Déjà Vu, CD/ Soultex (Joyce Lofton)
44. Big City Swing, CD/Orchard 3358 (Veronica Martell)
45. Tim McCarver Sings Selections From The Great American Songbook, CD/Unknown label 31933 (Tim McCarver)
46. Small Day Tomorrow, CD/Gail Becker (Gail Becker)
47. Moonlight And Love Songs, CD/Original Cast 8805 (Bob Cohen)
48. Great British Song Stylist, CD/Castle Pulse 397 (Steve Conway)
49. The Golden Era Of Doo-Wops: Glory Records, CD/Relic Record Productions 7096 (Four Fellows)
50. Why Fight The Feeling: Songs By Frank Loesser, CD/Arbors 19356 (Rebecca Kilgore and Dave Frishberg)
51. The Tender, The Moving, The Swinging/Soft and Beautiful, CD/Columbia 516019 (Aretha Franklin)
52. Ballads And Sallads: Rare Recordings Of Scandinavian Vocal Jazz, CD/Change (Rigmor Gustafsson, Lina Nyberg, Sophie Duner, and Sanni Orasmaa)
A radio transcription performed by the Eddy Howard Orchestra is also known to exist.

(I Got Spurs That) Jingle, Jangle, Jingle (M: Joseph J. Lelley) (originally used in the film THE FOREST RANGERS):

1. 78/Decca 18399 (Kenny Gardner and The Lombardo Trio with Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians)
2. 78/Decca 18361 (The Merry Macs with the Buddy Bregman Orchestra) [reissued on The Harmonious Hits of the Merry Macs, CD/Collectors' Choice Music 25]
3. 78/Columbia 36604 (Trudy Erwin and Henry Babbitt with Kay Kyser and His Orchestra) [reissued on I Hear Music: Capitol Sings Frank Loesser, CD/Capitol CDP 7243 8 32567 2 3]
4. 78/Bluebird B 11553 (Barry Wood and the Wood-Nymphs)
5. 78/Okeh 6690 (Gene Autry with string band accompaniment) [reissued on Frank Loesser: I Hear Music, CD/Pearl 7830]
6. 78/Victor 27909 (Clyde Rogers and Stuart Wade with Freddy Martin and His Orchestra) [reissued on Classics And Boogie: The Original Recordings, CD/ Jasmine Records 2554]
7. 78/Tempo TR 692 (Brother Bones and His Shadows)
8. 78/Capitol 111 (Wayne Gregg & Trio with Jack McLean and His Orchestra)
9. 78/Hit 7007 (Buddy Welcome with Mal Hallett and His Orchestra)
10. 45/Russell 45-154 (unknown performer)
11. 45/Straker's S-81 (Lloyd Charmers)
12. Let's Duet, Warner Bros. (M) 1464 (Gordon Jenkins Chorus and Orchestra)
13. Far East Goes Western, Philips 6031 (Tak Shindo)
14. Songs Of Our Time, Unknown label (Bob Grant's Orchestra)
15. Music Of The '40s, CAS/MCA MCAC2-4177 (Roger Williams, piano, with the Marty Gold Orchestra)
16. Vintage Collections, CD/Capitol 36903 (Tex Ritter)
17. Those Wonderful Years, Vol. 9: Juke Box Saturday, CD/JCI Associated Labels 7009 (Julie Conway)
18. Happy Trails: The Roy Rogers Collection 1937-1990, CD/Rhino 75722 (Dale Evans)
19. Hits Of '42, CD/ASV/Living Era 5103 (Nat Gonella)
20. A Little Bitty Tear: The Nashville Years 1961-1965, CD/Bear Family 0000015667 (Burl Ives)
21. Way Out West, CD/Swallowtail Records 5001 (The Rim Rock Ramblers)
22. Best Of The West Rides Again, CD/Rounder 11524 (Riders In The Sky)
23. Christmas Gift Pack, Jive 82876764902 (Hi-5)
24. Empty Saddles, CD/Sound (Zach Runquist)
25. The Best Of Old Time Radio, CD/Digital 1 Stop 50406 (Dinah Shore)
26. Old West Saloon Piano, Vol. 1, CD/Saddle Butte Music (Squeek Steele)
27. Rock From New Zealand, Vol. 13-14, CD/Collector/White Label 7759 (Tony & The Initials)
28. Way Out West, CD/Rounder 3152 (Wylie & The Wild West Show)
29. The Yodelling Cowboy Years, CD/Jasmine Records 443 (Frank Ifield)
30. Journey To A Star, CD/Empress Music 811 (Geraldo)
31. Diamond Jack And The Remittance Men, CD/Diamond Jack (Diamond Jack)
32. Trails West, CD/The Buffalo Gals (The Buffalo Gals)
33. Globetrottin' With Bones, CD/Acrobat 4081 (Brother Bones & His Shadows)
34. As Time Goes By, Vol. 6, CD/Dutton Vocalion 6096 (Ambrose and His Orchestra)
35. Best Of Irish Music, CD/Membran 224048 (unknown performer)
36. Great Film Songs Of The '40s, Vol. 3, CD/Reader's Digest Music (Louis Nunley & The Dreamers)
37. Karaoke Mixed Standards & Showtunes, Vol. 1, CD/Ingrooves (karaoke)
Radio transcriptions performed by Al Galante with the Dick Jurgens Orchestra, the Phil Spitalny All-Girl Orchestra, and the Mark Warnow Orchestra are also known to exist.


Junk Man (M: Joseph Meyer):

1. 78/Columbia 2892 D (Mildred Bailey with Benny Goodman and His Orchestra) [also 78/Columbia CB 730; 78/Sentry 4003; reissued on Frank Loesser: I Hear Music, CD/Flapper PAST CD 7830]
2. 78/Decca 1944 (The Spirts Of Rhythm) [also 78/Decca 160; reissued on The Chronological The Spirits Of Rhythm 1933-1945, CD/Classics 1028]
3. 78/Parlophone R 2599 (Jack Teagarden and His Orchestra) [also 78/Brunswick 01979; 78/Brunswick 7652; 78/Polydor 580.014; reissued on The Chronological Jack Teagarden & His Orchestra 1934-1939, CD/Classics 729]
4. 78/Oriole 2839 (Chick Bullock with Todd Rollins and His Orchestra) [reissued on Art Deco: The Crooners, CD/Columbia C2K-52942]
5. 78/Victor 24519 (Isham Jones and His Orchestra) [reissued on Classic Years Of Isham Jones, CD/Prestige Elite Records]
6. The Complete Capitol Fifities Jazz Sessions, CD/Mosaic 4-168 (Jack Teagarden)
7. Love Is Good for Anything That Ails You, CD/Swing Out 107 (Banu Gibson)
8. Defying Gravity, CD/JAY CDJAY 1393 (Debbie Gravitte)
9. So There, CD/Rosie 0808 (Taylor Jay)
10. Live On Planet Earth, CD/A&M 314-540225-2 (The Neville Brothers)
11. Screamin' Tnd Hollerin' The Blues, CD/Shanachie 9026 (Tony Price)
12. Swingin' The Benny Goodman Songbook, CD/Jukebox Jazz 0407 (Terry Blaine)
13. Locksmith Blues, CD/Concord Jazz 4390 (The Red Holloway/Clark Terry Sextet)


Just Another Polka (M/L: Frank Loesser; Milton Delugg):

1. 78/Decca 28719 (Kenny Gardner and The Lombardo Trio with Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians) [also 45/Decca 9-28719; reissued on Into The Fifties, CD/Jasmine Records 446]
2. 78/Victor 20-5293 (Eddie Fisher with Hugo Winterhalter's Orchestra and Chorus) [also 45/Victor 47-5293; reissued on The Very Best of Eddie Fisher, CD/Taragon 1031]
3. 78/Columbia 40000 (Jo Staford with the Norman Luboff Choir and the Paul Weston Orchestra) [reissued on The Columbia Singles Collection, Vol. 1, CD/Corinthian 120]
4. 45/Mercury 70147-X45 (Richard Hayes with orchestra conducted by Jimmy Carroll) [reissued on The Old Master Painter, CD/Jasmine Records 642]
5. 45/Potter PR-2001 (Lawrence Duchow and His Red Raven Orchestra)
6. Hooked On Polkas, CAS/K-Tel 378-4 (Joey Miskulin and the International Festival Orchestra) [reissued on CD/ K-Tel]
7. The Polka King, CAS/Ranwood Records 8147 (Myron Floren)
8. All Time Great Polkas: Frankie Yankovic Plays In Person, CD/Sony 723952 (Frankie Yankovic)
9. The Million Seller Polkas & The Greatest Band In Polka Land, CD/Capitol C2-92092 (Stan Wolowic)
10. Life's A Polka, CD/Polka City Records 1071 (Jimmy Sturr)
11. Polka!, CD/Green Hill Productions 5219 (Michael Zikovich)
12. 1953 Chesterfield Shows, CD/Magic 83 (Ray Anthony and His Orchestra)
13. Polka, CD/ EMI CMG (Craig Duncan)
14. 10 Of His Greatest Hits, CD/Passport Audio 60217 (Eddy Arnold)


Kiss The Boys Goodbye (M: Victor Schertzinger) (originally used in the film KISS THE BOYS GOODBYE):

1. 78/Continental C 1004 A (Lester's Musette Orchestra)
2. 78/Columbia 36256 (Snooky,Lee, Lynn, and Lou with Ray Noble and His Orchestra)
3. 78/Decca 18184 (Mary Martin with Richard Himber and His Orchestra) [reissued on Frank Loesser: I Hear Music, CD/Flapper PAST CD 7830]
4. 78/Bluebird B 11196 (Yvonne King with Alvino Rey and His Orchestra)
5. 78/Okeh 30576 (Amy Arnell with Tommy Tucker Time) [also 78/Okeh 6268]
6. 78/Okeh 6282 (Ginny Simms with the George Duning orchestra) [reissued on One More Dream, CD/Flare 238]
7. 78/Victor 27445 (Bea Wain with Walter Gross, piano and the Leonard Joy Orchestra) [reissued on That's How I Love The Blues: The Complete Recordings Vol. 2, CD/Baldwin Street Music BJH-315]
8. 78/Victor 27461 (Connie Haines with Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra) [reissued on While The Music Plays On: The Girls Of The Big Bands, CD/Flare SPEC 1030]
9. Frank Loesser Revisited, Painted Smiles PS-1359 (Rhonda Fleming and Les Boys) [reissued on CD/Painted Smiles PSCD-115]
10. Out Of This World Cha Cha, Mardi Gras Records LP-5013 (Sonny Rossi & Joe Cuba) [reissued on I Tried To Dance All Night, CD/Fania MG5017]
11. Copa Girl, Roulette (M) R-25017 (Dori Anne Gray with orchestra conducted by Stu Phillips)
12. Movie Music In A Small Texas Town 1940-1942, No label, RST-1940 (Harvey Schmidt, piano)
13. Victor Schertzinger Suite/Hoagy Carmichael Suite, London (M) 623 (Robert Farnon and his Orchestra with the Johnston Singers) [reissued on Victor Schertzinger Suite/Hoagy Carmichael Suite/The Music Of Vincent Youmans, CD/Vocalion CDLK 4137]
14. Light Up The Town, Decora-Amphora (S) DALP-2010 (Sunday Smith and Eddy Stapleton with The Lamplighters)
15. Frank Loesser In Hollywood 1937-1955, JJA (M) 19762 (Shirley Booth)
16. Kiss The Boys Goodbye, CD/Great Movie Themes CD 60019 (Mary Martin)
17. If I Were A Bell: The Songs Of Frank Loesser, CD/Andreasong (Andrea Marcovicci with Shelly Markham, piano, and Jared Egan, bass)
18. A Nightingale Sang…, CD/Pearl 7048 (Anne Shelton)
19. We'll Take Romance, CD/Tuxedo Music (Leftover Dreams)
20. His Own Inimitable Style, CD/Memoir 583 (Charlie Kunz)
21. Swing, CD/Unknown label (Charlie and His Orchestra)
22. Ambrose And His Girls, CD/Castle Pulse 677 (Ambrose and His Orchestra)
A recording by Helen Young with the Johnny Young Orchestra is also known to exist.


The Lady's In Love With You (M: Burton Lane) (originally used in the film SOME LIKE IT HOT):

I have not attempted to compile discological information for this standard.


Mexican Magic (M: Harry Revel) (cut; originally used in the film MOON OVER BURMA):

1. 78/Bluebird B-10891 (Dorothy Lamour ith Lou Bring and His Orchestra) [reissued on The Moon Of Manakoora, CD/ASV/Living Era 5231]


The Moon Of Manakoora (M: Alfred Newman) (originally used in the film THE HURRICANE):

1. I have not attempted to compile discological information for this standard.


Murder, He Says (M: Jimmy McHugh) (originally used in the film HAPPY GO LUCKY):

1. 78/Columbia DB 30151 (Helen O'Connell with Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra) [reissued on Hits Of 1943, CD/Empress Music 829]
2. 78/Decca 18532 (Helen O'Connell with Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra) [also 78/Decca 10101 A]
3. 78/Bluebird 30-0809 (Peggy Mann with Teddy Powell and His Orchestra)
4. 78/Okeh 6695 (Anita O'Day with Gene Krupa & His Orchestra) [also 45/Columbia B-753; reissued on The Great American Composers: Jimmy McHugh, CD/Columbia House 2C2 8428]
5. 78/Victor 20-1525 (Dinah Shore with Gordon Jenkins and His Orchestra) [reissued on Frank Loesser: I Hear Music, CD/Flapper PAST CD 7830]
6. 78/V Disc 4 (Dinah Shore) [reissued on V Disc, CD/Collectors' Choice Music 6659]
7. 78/Victor 20-4179 (Betty Hutton with the Pete Rugolo Orchestra) [reissued on The Best Of The RCA Years, CD/One Way Records 34490]
8. Frank Loesser Revisited, Painted Smiles PS-1359 (Bibi Osterwald) [reissued as CD/Painted Smiles PSCD-115]
9. Frank Loesser In Hollywood 1937-1955, JJA (M) 19762 (Betty Hutton) [reissued on The Blonde Bombshell In Hollywood, CD/Jasmine Records JASCD139/40]
10. Movie Music In A Small Texas Town 1943-1944, No label, RST-1944 (Harvey Schmidt, piano)
11. Jam Session/Reveille With Beverly, CD/Hollywood Soundstage 4009 (Teddy Powell Orchestra)
12. More Than Words Can Say, CD/150 Music 07 (Stevie Holland)
13. Hollywood's Blonde Bombshell, CD/Collectors' Choice Music 1066 (Betty Hutton with the Billy Artzt Orchestra)
14. Hollywood's Blonde Bombshell, CD/Collectors' Choice Music 1066 (Betty Hutton with Meredith Wilson and Company)
15. Rhythm Is Our Business, CD/Fantasy 96842 (Duke Heitger & His Swing Band)
16. Four Vagabonds, Vol. 3: 1943, CD/Document 5637 (Four Vagabonds)
17. The Song Begins, CD/Casey Erin Clark (Casey Erin Clark)
18. Mona Lisa Smile, CD/Epic 5150362 (Toni Amos)
19. Cantor Love Lucy/All Star Show, CD/Original Cast 9617 (Dinah Shore)
A recording performed by the Fred Waring Orchestra is also known to exist.


(Where Are You) Now That I Need You (originally used in the film RED, HOT AND BLUE):

1. 78/Harmony 1058 (Eddie Duchin and His Orchestra with vocal group)
2. 78/Capitol 57-719 (Bob Grabeau with Jan Garber and His Orchestra)
3. 78/Varsity 191 (Sylvia Barry with orchestra)
4. 78/Robin R 5000/5001 (The Mello-Moods with the Schubert Swanston Trio) [reissued on The Doo Wop Box, Vol. 2, CD/Rhino 72507]
5. 78/Columbia 3850 (Doris Day and The Mellomen with orchestra conducted by John Rarig) [also 45/Columbia 1-251; reissued on Ballads and Love Songs From the Early Years: 1947-1951, CD/ Collectables Records 6855]
6. 78/Mercury 5311 (Frankie Laine with Carl Fischers' Orchestra)
7. 78/Capitol CL-13194 (Betty Hutton) [reissued on Spotlight on Betty Hutton, CD/Capitol/EMI Records 89942]
8. 45/Columbia 4-42197 (Don Covay and The Goodtimers) [reissued on Mercy Mercy: The Definitive Don Covay, CD/Razor & Tie Music RE-2053]
9. 45/Decca 31868 (Marty DeRose with chorus and orchestra directed by Bill Ramal)
10. Kay Thompson, JJA (M) 197510 (Kay Thompson) [reissued on Think Pink! A Kay Thompson Party, CD/Sepia Records 11351]
11. Frank Loesser Revisited, Painted Smiles PS-1359 (Rhonda Fleming, Steve Clayton, and Les Boys) [reissued as CD/Painted Smiles PSCD-115]
12. Once Around The Clock, ABC-Paramount 301 (Patricia Scot with the Creed Taylor Orchestra)
13. This Is Petula Clark!, Sunset (S) SUS-5101 (Petula Clark) [reissued on Jumble Sale: Rarities & Obscurities 1959-1964, CD/Sequel 198]
14. Jule Styne & Frank Loesser: There Goes That Song Again, CD/Reader's Digest 245-0010 (Mike D'Ab with Paul Jones, harmonica, with Ensemble directed by Ian Lynn)
15. When The Wind Blows South, CD/PS Classics 870 (Phillip Chaffin)
16. Moments Like These, CD/Heavywood 7887 (Rebecca Kilgore)
17. Ladies And Gentlemen, CD/ABM 1025 (Dean Martin)
18. McKinley Time, CD/ Viper's Nest Gold 1001 (Dale Nunnally with the Ray McKinley Orchestra)
19. Complete Recordings, CD/Lone Hill Jazz LHJ-10135 (Eddie Davis Trio featuring Shirley Scott)
20. Love For Love, CD/Flare 249 (Fran Warren)
21. The Blonde Bombshell, CD/AEI AEI-CD 5 (Betty Hutton)
22. Radio transcriptions performed by Dick Haymes with the Carmen Dragon Orchestra and by Jack Kilty with the Music Of Manhattan conducted by Norman Cloutier are also known to exist.


On A Slow Boat To China:

1. I have not attempted to compile discological information for this standard.


Praise The Lord And Pass The Ammunition:

1. 78/Columbia 7426 M (Nelson Eddy with chorus and orchestra conducted by Robert Armbruster) [reissued on Out Of The Night, CD/Jasmine Records 474]
2. 78/Decca 18498 A (The Merry Macs with instrumental accompaniment) [reissued on The Harmonious Hits of the Merry Macs, CD/Collectors' Choice Music 25]
3. 78/Columbia 36640 (Glee Club with Kay Kyser and His Orchestra) [reissued on Frank Loesser: I Hear Music, CD/Flapper PAST CD 7830]
4. 78/Decca 4406 (The Delta Rhythm Boys) [reissued on Just A-Rockin' & A-Jivin': Anthology, Vol. 1 (1941-1946), CD/Dee-Jay 55108]
5. 78/Bluebird 30-0806 (The Southern Sons) [reissued on 1940's Vocal Groups (1941-1944): Southern Sons, CD/Document 5492]
6. 78/Hit 7026 (The Peppers with Pete Piper and His Orchestra)
7. 78/Victory Y 1102 (The Liberty Glee Club with orchestral accompaniment)
8. Hogan's Heroes Sing The Best Of World War II, Sunset (S) SUS-5137 (Ivan Dixon with Roberty Clary, Richard Dawson, and Larry Hovis with orchestra conducted by Jerry Fielding)
9. I Didn't Raise My Boy To Be A Soldier, Capitol 244 (Eli Radish)
10. Songs Of Liberty, Book-of-the-Month Records 61-7634 (Robert DeCormier Singers)
11. Boreas : V. 1, CAS/Carrousel Music LA46-1 (band organ music)
12. Something For The Boys: The Songs Of World War II, CD/Vintage Jazz Classics 1036 (Kate Smith)
13. Remember When, CD/Phantom Import LEX-615CD (Joe Loss & His Band)
14. The All Night Strut!, CD/American Sound And Video ASI-05005 (unknown performer with music conducted by Ed Wells)
15. I Hear Music: Capitol Sings Frank Loesser, CD/Capitol CDP 7243 8 32567 2 3 (Harry Babbitt and Chorus with Kay Kyser and His Orchestra)
16. Britain At War, CD/WEA International 428145 (Harry Kaye)
17. Your Hit Parade, CD/Lost Gold Records 7498 (Barry Wood and Joan Edwards)
18. Songs Of Liberty, Book-of-the-Month Records 61-7634 (Robert DeCormier Singers)
19. The War Years: Songs That Won the War, CD/Lifestyles 180002 (Jimmie Carroll)
20. The Cowboy Is A Patriot, CD/Varese 066408 (Gene Autry)
21. Remember Pearl Harbor: Ultimate Tribute, CD/St. Clair 1953 (Chaplain W. Maguire)
22. Spotlighting the Ted Fio Rito Orchestra, CD/ Collectors' Choice Music 1024 (Ted Fio Rito Orchestra)
23. Banjos: 50 Sing-A-Long Wartime Favourites, CD/EMI Gold 474609 (Geoff Love)
A radio transcription performed by Frank Luther is also known to exist.


Roseanna (from the film ROSEANNA MCCOY):

1. 78/M-G-M 10486 (Derry Falligant with Joel Herron and His Orchestra)
Recordings by Merv Griffin with the Freddy Martin Orchestra and by John Laurenz are also known to exist.


Rumble, Rumble, Rumble (originally used in the film THE PERILS OF PAULINE):

1. 78/Paramount Radio RR 15374/1537 (Betty Hutton with the Paramount Studio Orchestra)
2. 78/Capitol 380 (Betty Hutton with the Joseph Lilley Orchestra) [reissued on Spotlight On Betty Hutton, CD/Capitol 89942]
3. 78/V Disc 832 (Jimmy Brown with Bob Haggart's Boys)
4. Frank Loesser Revisited, Painted Smiles PS-1359 (Madeline Kahn) [reissued on CD/Painted Smiles PSCD-115]
5. Frank Loesser In Hollywood 1937-1955, JJA (M) 19762 (Betty Hutton) [reissued on The Blonde Bombshell In Hollywood, CD/Jasmine Records JASCD139/40]
6. Small Day Tomorrow, CD/Gail Becker (Gail Becker)
A recording by the Murphy Sisters and a radio transmission performed by Patti Dugan with The Jumpin' Jacks is also known to exist.

Sand In My Shoes (M: Victor Schertzinger) (originally used in the film KISS THE BOYS GOODBYE):

1. 78/Decca 3893 (Connie Boswell with orchestra directed by Victor Young) [also 78/Brunswick 03239; reissued on Heart & Soul, CD/ASV/Living Era 5221]
2. 78/Decca F. 8031 (Adelaide Hall with orchestral accompaniment) [reissued on As Time Goes By, CD/Happy Days 248]
3. 78/Bluebird B 11209 (The Four King Sisters with The Rhythm "Reys") [reissued on Classic Rey, CD/Flare 242]
4. 78/Victor 27476 (Tommy Ryan with Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye)
5. After Dark, Capitol T-699 (Marion McPartland)
6. The Hi-Lo's All Over The Place!, Columbia (S) CS-8300 (The Hi-Lo's with orchestra conducted by Marty Paich) [reissued on Love Nest/All Over The Place, CD/Collectables Records 6694]
7. In The Still Of The Night, Columbia CL1309 (Marge Dodson) [reissued on The Great American Composers: Frank Loesser, CD/Columbia House 2C2 7972]
8. Mabel Mercer And Bobby Short At Town Hall, Atlantic SD 2-604 (Bobby Short, piano and voice, with Beverly Peer, bass, and Richard Sheridan, drums) [reissued on At Town Hall/Second Town Hall Concert, CD/Collectables COL-CD-6839]
9. Bobby Short, Atlantic (M) 1230 (Bobby Short, piano and voice, with Pete Candoli, trumpet, Buddy Woodson, bass, and Maurice Russell, drums) [reissued as CD/Collectors' Choice Music CCM-237-2]
10. Latin Lace, Capitol (S) ST-1082 (The George Shearing Quintet) [reissued on Latin Lace/Latin Affair, CD/EMI 4949932]
11. The Girl I Left Home For, RCA Victor (M) LPM-1152 (Gwen Verdon with Joe Reisman and His Orchestra) [reissued as CD/BMG BVCJ-7474]
12. Frank Loesser In Hollywood 1937-1955, JJA (M) 19762 (Connee Boswell) [reissued on Kiss The Boys Goodbye, CD/Great Movie Themes CD 60019]
13. Ad-Libby, RCA Victor (M) LPM-3506 (Libby Morris with orchestra conducted by Dick Hyman)
14. Helen Morgan Sings, Audio Rarities (M) 2330 (Helen Morgan)
15. Victor Schertzingr Suite/Hoagy Carmichael Suite, London (M) 623 (Robert Farnon and his Orchestra with the Johnston Singers) [reissued on Victor Schertzinger Suite/Hoagy Carmichael Suite/The Music Of Vincent Youmans, CD/Vocalion CDLK 4137]
16. Loesser Genius, CD/Quote Records QNT10102 (Cleo Laine with Laurie Holloway, piano, John Dankworth, saxophone, Dave Olney, bass, and Allan Ganley, drums)
17. The Ralph Sharon Quartet Plays The Frank Loesser Songbook, CD/DRG 5250 (Ralph Sharon Quartet)
18. Frank Loesser: I Hear Music, CD/Flapper PAST CD 7830 (Ray Kellogg with Sonny Dunham and His Orchestra)
19. Why Fight The Feeling: Songs By Frank Loesser, CD/Arbors 19356 (Rebecca Kilgore and Dave Frishberg)
20. Sweet And Low Down, CD/A Records 73229 (Nancy Nelson with The Keith Ingham Quartet)
21. The Complete RCA Recordings, Vol. 2, CD/RCA 88222 (Tito Puente)
22. Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, CD/Highnote REXX 339 (RAF Dance Orchestra)
23. Sand In My Shoes, CD/Memoir 573 (Caroll Gibbons with the Savoy Hotel Orpheans)
24. Debut, CD/Groovy Dina Productions (Julie Sheldon)
25. The Lost Treasures Of Ted Heath, Vol. 1-2, CD/Horatio Nelson (Ted Heath and His Orchestra)
26. Begin The Beguine, CD/ASV/Living Era 267 (Leslie Hutchinson)
27. The Beautiful Sea: Song Of Sun, Sand, And Sea, CD/DRG 8474 (Jackie Cain and Roy Kral)
28. Take Five, CD/Original Cast 3169 (Betty Johnson)
29. The History Of Pop Radio, Vol. 12: 1941, CD/Tim 205610-202 (Marjorie Kingsley)
30. Millicent Martin Sings, CD/Sepia Records SEP 1157 (Millicent Martin)
31. One Art, CD/Ralph Brande (Ralph Brande)
32. Polly Bergen Sings Songs Of Helen Morgan, CDHallmark Recordings (Polly Bergen)
33. Weekend Of A Private Secretary, CD/BMG 38159 (Charlene Bartley)
34. The Golden Age Of Light Music: Strings And Things Go Stereo!, CD/Guild 5153 (Melachrino Orchestra)
35. Famous Piano Medleys, CD/Rex 301 (Charlie Kunz)
A radio transcription performed by the Palais Royale Orchestra is also known to exist.


Sing A Tropical Song (M: Jimmy McHugh) (originally used in the film HAPPY GO LUCKY):

1. 78/M-G-M 10044 (Frank Loesser) [reissued on Frank Sings Loesser, CD/Koch International Classics 3-7241-2 H1]
2. 78/Decca 18581 A (Andrews Sisters with Vic Schoen and His Orchestra) [also 78/Decca 10172; 78/Decca 25095; reissued on The Best Of The War Years, CD/Cleopatra 1067]
3. 78/Hit 7102 (Jack Smith with Orchestra) Blue Champagne, Berandol (S) BER-9062 (Angela Fusco, Ken John Grant, and Charlene Shipp)
4. Sing A Tropical Song, CD/Pegasus 907 (Carmen Miranda)
5. V Disc, Collectors' Choice Music 6662 (Andrews Sisters)


Small Fry (M: Hoagy Carmichael) (originally used in the film SING YOU SINNERS):

I have not attempted to compile discological information for this standard.


Snug As A Bug In A Rug (M: Matt Malneck) (originally used in the film THE GRACIE ALLEN MURDER CASE):

1. 78/Decca 2390 (Jan Savitt and His Tophatters)
2. 78/Bluebird B 10215 (Tony Pastor with Artie Shaw and His Orchestra) [reissued on Classic Artie Shaw: Bluebird and Victor Sessions, CD/Mosaic MOSAIC MD7244]
3. 78/Brunswick 8349 (Gil Phelan with Jack Marshard and His Orchestra)
4. Frank Loesser In Hollywood 1937-1955, JJA (M) 19762 (Gracie Allen) [reissued on You Know These Stars Also Sang? Hollywood's Acting Legends, CD/Jasmine Records 147]
5. Frank Loesser Revisited, Painted Smiles PS-1359 (Blossom Dearie) [reissued as CD/Painted Smiles PSCD-115]
6. Complete Early Transcriptions, CD/Vintage Jazz Classics 1026 (Nat King Cole Trio)
7. Champagne And False Eyelashes, CD/Silk Music Group 001 (Sophie Garner)
8. We Three, CD/Sterling 1002 (Manhattan Rhythm Kings)


Some Like It Hot (M: Gene Krupa; Remo Biondi) (originally used in the film SOME LIKE IT HOT):

1. 78/Bluebird B 10182 (Judy Ellington with Charlie Barnet and His Orchestra) [reissued on The Chronological Charlie Barnet And His Orchestra 1937-1939, CD Classics 1194]
2. 78/Brunswick 8340 (Irene Daye with Gene Krupa and His Orchestra) [reissued on The Chronological Gene Krupa And His Orchestra 1939, CD/Classics 799]
3. 78/Vocalion 5009 (Red Norvo and His Orchestra)
4. 78/Unnnamed label mx PNS-96/97 (Shirley Ross with the Gene Krupa Orchestra) [reissued on Frank Loesser In Hollywood 1937-1955, JJA (M) 19762]
5. Ladies And Gentlemen, CD/Great Movie Themes CD 60019 (Shirley Ross)
6. Complete Early Transcriptions, CD/Vintage Jazz Classics 1026 (Nat King Cole Trio)
7. The Art Pepper/Marty Paich Sessions, CD/Lone Hill Jazz 10304 (Mel Torme)
8. Hammond: The Golden Age of the Hammond Organ 1944-1956, CD/Bygone Days 77028 (Robin Richmond)


Spring Will Be A Little Late This Year (originally used in the film CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY):

I have not attempted to compile discological information for this standard beyond original cast performances.
1. Loesser By Loesser, CD/DRG 5170 (Jo Sullivan Loesser with Colin Romoff, piano, and rhythm accompaniment)


They're Either Too Young Or Too Old (M: Arthur Schwartz) (originally used in the film THANK YOUR LUCKY STARS)
:

1. 78/Decca 18571 (Kitty Kallen with Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra) [also 78/Decca 10146; reissued on Frank Loesser: I Hear Music, CD/Flapper PAST CD 7830]
2. 78/Decca 23291 (Hildegarde with Harry Sosnik and His Orchestra) [reissued on The Incomparable Hildegarde, CD/Pearl Flapper PASTCD 7066]
3. Blue Champagne, Berandol (S) BER-9062 (Angela Fusco)
4. Frank Loesser Revisited, Painted Smiles PS-1359 (Gloria Swanson) [reissued as CD/Painted Smiles PSCD-115]
5. Goodbye Dear, I'll Be Back In A Year, Glendale (S) GLS-6026 (Lori Moore)
6. Echoes Of An Era: The Pearl Bailey Years, Roulette (S) RE-101 (Pearl Bailey)
7. With A Song In My Heart, Capitol T-309 (Jane Froman and chorus with orchestra conducted by George Greeley) [reissued on CD/DRG 19054]
8. Miss Bette Davis Sings, EMI EMA-778 (Bette Davis) [reissued on CD/DRG 19058]
9. The Golden Age Of Hollywood, CD/Rhino 75521 (Bette Davis)
10. Radio Years: Songs That Sent Us To War (1941-1944), CD/Radio Years 21 (Bette Davis)
11. Too Marvelous For Words, CD/Audiophile ACD-152 (Margaret Whiting with Loonis McGlohon, piano, Terry Lassiter, bass, and Jim Lackey, drums)
12. The Arthur Schwartz Songbook, CD/Hep Jazz CD 2089 (Herb Geller)
13. The Music And Sound Of World War II, CD/Sandy Hook CDSH 2100 (Lillian Long with George Olsen and his Orchestra)
14. Something For The Boys: The Songs Of World War II, CD/Vintage Jazz Classics 1036 (Joan Edwards)
15. The Jane Forman Songbook, CD/Original Cast 94395 (Valerie Lemon)
16. I'll Be Seeing You, CD/Cabaret Records 6001 (Andrea Marcovicci)
17. Always Faithful, CD/Isis Records (Bobbie Norman)
18. Ladies Of The Silver Screen, CD/DRG 91474 (KT Sullivan with James Followell, piano)
19. Victory Parade Of Spotlight Bands: 1943-45 Wartime Broadcasts, CD Soundcraft 5017 (Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra)
20. 1942-1942 Broadcasts, CD/Soundcraft 500 (Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra)
21. My Heart Tells Me, CD/Collectors' Choice Music 1045 (Dorothy Collins)
22. For The Duration, CD/Concord Jazz CCD-4444 (Rosemary Clooney)
23. When The Lights Go On Again, CD/Thoroughbred Records (Connie Pachl with musical direction by Doyle Newmyer)
24. Songs That Made The Hit Parade, CD/Fahrenheit 1516 (The Trahms Sisters)
25. Music From Her Films, CD/BD Cinema 109 (Rita Hayworth)
26. The White Cliffs Of Dover: Songs Of World War II, CD/Birdsong Music BSM CD-101 (Lainie Nelson with musical direction by Michele Brourman)


Three Cornered Tune (cut from GUYS AND DOLLS; same music as "Fugue For Tinhorns"):

1. 78/RCA Victor J429 (Dinah Shore with Henri Rene's Orchestra) [also 45/RCA Victor 20-4107; reissued I'm Your Girl, RCA Camden (M) CAL 477; Love And Kisses, Dinah, CD/RCA 66023-2; Guys & Dolls, CD/Naxos 8.120786 (bonus track)]
2. 45EP/Decca ED 603 (Ethel Smith) [reissued on Tico Tico, CD/ASV/Living Era 5506]
3. The Portrait Collection, CD/Columbia/Legacy 57836 (Jo Stafford)
4. Frank Loesser Revisited, CD/Painted Smiles PSCD-115 (Blossom Dearie)
5. The Songs That Got Away, CD/Decca 839116 (Sarah Brightman with orchestra conducted by Harry Rabinowitz)


Two Sleepy People (M: Hoagy Carmichael) (originally used in the film THANKS FOR THE MEMORY):

I have not attempted to compile discological information for this standard beyond original cast performances.
1. Loesser By Loesser, CD/DRG 5170 (Jo Sullivan and Colin Romoff with Colin Romoff, piano, and rhythm accompaniment)


What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?:

I have not attempted to compile discological information for this standard.


What Do You Do In The Infantry?:

1. Glen Miller Army Air Ford Band, CD/Bluebird 63852 (The Glenn Miller Army Air Force band with the Crew Chiefs & Gang)
2. The V Disc Recordings, CD/Collectors' Choice Music 3596 (Bing Crosby)


Why Do They Call A Private A Private? (M/L: Frank Loesser; Peter Lind Hayes) (cut; originally used in ABOUT FACE!):

1. 78/V-Disc 368 (Ethel Merman) [reissued on Something For The Boys: The Songs Of World War II, CD/Vintage Jazz Classics 1036]


Unrecorded Material:

Blame It On The Danube (M/L: Frank Loesser; Harry Akst) (cut; originally used in the film FIGHT FOR YOUR LADY)
A Dachshund In A Dusenberg (aka "The Dog") (unpublished) (cut)
The Duck (aka "The Central Park Duck") (unpublished)
One Little WAC (M: Eddie Dunstedter) (cut; originally used in ABOUT FACE!)

I have not attempted to compile discological information for the following songs found on the original Broadway or London cast albums of WHERE'S CHARLEY?, GUYS AND DOLLS, THE MOST HAPPY FELLA, GREENWILLOW, and HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING or the soundtrack of HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN:

Adelaide's Lament (originally used in GUYS AND DOLLS)
Anywhere I Wander (originally used in HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN)
Big D (originally used in THE MOST HAPPY FELLA)
Brotherhood Of Man (originally used in HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING)
A Bushel And A Peck (originally used in GUYS AND DOLLS)
Entr'acte (Medley from the film HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN)
Fugue For Tinhorns (originally used in GUYS AND DOLLS)
Guys And Dolls (originally used in GUYS AND DOLLS)
Happy To Keep His Dinner Warm (originally used in HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING)
Happy To Make Your Acquaintance (cut; originally used in THE MOST HAPPY FELLA)
I Believe In You (originally used in HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING)
I Don't Know Nothing About You (The Letter) (originally used in THE MOST HAPPY FELLA)
I Like Everybody (originally used in THE MOST HAPPY FELLA)
I've Never Been In Love Before (originally used in GUYS AND DOLLS)
If I Were A Bell (originally used in GUYS AND DOLLS)
The Inchworm (cut; originally used in the film HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN)
Joey, Joey, Joey (cut; originally used in THE MOST HAPPY FELLA)
Like A Woman Loves A Man (originally used in THE MOST HAPPY FELLA)
Luck Be A Lady (originally used in GUYS AND DOLLS)
Luck Be A Lady Dance (originally used in GUYS AND DOLLS)
Make A Miracle (originally used in WHERE'S CHARLEY?)
Marry The Man Today (originally used in GUYS AND DOLLS)
More I Cannot Wish You (originally used in GUYS AND DOLLS)
My Darling, My Darling (originally used in WHERE'S CHARLEY?)
My Heart Is So Full Of You (originally used in THE MOST HAPPY FELLA)
My Time Of Day (originally used in GUYS AND DOLLS)
Never Will I Marry (originally used in GREENWILLOW)
The New Ashmolean Marching Society And Students Conservatory Band (originally used in WHERE'S CHARLEY?)
No Two People (originally used in the film HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN)
Once In Love With Amy (originally used in WHERE'S CHARLEY?)
Ooh, My Feet! (originally used in THE MOST HAPPY FELLA)
Rosabella (originally used in THE MOST HAPPY FELLA)
Sit Down You're Rockin' The Boat (originally used in GUYS AND DOLLS)
Somebody Somewhere (originally used in THE MOST HAPPY FELLA)
Sposalizio (originally used in THE MOST HAPPY FELLA)
Standing On The Corner (originally used in THE MOST HAPPY FELLA)
Take Back Your Mink (originally used in GUYS AND DOLLS)
Warm All Over (originally used in THE MOST HAPPY FELLA)
Wonderful Copenhagen (cut; originally used in the film HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN)