Opus No. 1 (1943 song)

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Opus #1 is a popular song, composed in 1943 by Sy Oliver, with lyrics by Sid Garris.

The song was a big hit for the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra in 1944.

[edit] Recorded versions

• Tommy Dorsey and his orchestra (recorded November 14, 1944, released by RCA Victor Records as catalog number 20-1608, with the flip side "I Dream of You (More than You Dream I Do)^[1], re-released by RCA Victor Records as catalog number 20-2008, with the flip side "Chicago"^[2])
• Gene Krupa and his orchestra (vocal: Anita O'Day; recorded August 21, 1945, released by Columbia Records as catalog number 37224, with the flip side "Valse Triste"^[3])
• The Mills Brothers (recorded September 17, 1954, released by Decca Records as catalog number 29496, with the flip side "Yes You Are"^[4])

[edit] References

1. ^ RCA Victor Records in the 20-1500 to 20-1999 series
2. ^ RCA Victor Records in the 20-2000 to 20-2499 series
3. ^ Columbia Records in the 37000 to 37499 series
4. ^ Decca Records in the 29000 to 29499 series