I've Heard That Song Before
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This article is about the musical standard. For the Patti Page album, see I've Heard That Song Before (album).
| "I've Heard That Song Before" | |
| Music by | Jule Styne |
|---|---|
| Lyrics by | Sammy Cahn |
| Published | 1942 |
| Language | English |
| Original artist | Martha O'Driscoll (dubbed by Margaret Whiting)] |
| Recorded by | Harry James and his Orchestra (with Helen Forrest on vocal), many other artists; see #Recorded versions |
"I've Heard That Song Before" is a 1942 popular song with music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Sammy Cahn. It was introduced by Martha O'Driscoll (dubbed by Margaret Whiting) in the 1942 film Youth on Parade.
It was recorded by Harry James and his Orchestra with Helen Forrest on vocal on July 31, 1942. This was the last day of recording before the Musician Union's ban. The recording was issued on Columbia 36668 and became a number one hit on both the pop and R&B charts in the USA in early 1943.
[edit] Recorded versions
- American Patrol
- Joe Battaglia
- Louie Bellson
- Sathima Bea Benjamin
- Big Band All-Stars
- Big Band
- Pat Boone
- Sammy Cahn
- King Cole Trio
- Michael Feinstein
- Benny Green
- Dolores Hope
- Harry James and his orchestra (vocal: Helen Forrest)
- Steve Lawrence
- Hal Linden
- Vera Lynn
- Andrea Marcovicci
- Al Martino
- Audrey Morris
- Lynn Roberts
- Frank Sinatra
- Freddie Slack
- The Spitfire Band
- Starsound Orchestra
- Mel Tormé
- Wesla Whitfield
- Margaret Whiting
- Russ Williams
- Scott Wright

