The Glow-Worm
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"The Glow-Worm" is a popular song.
The music was written by Paul Lincke, the original German lyrics by Heinz Bolten-Backers, with English lyrics by Johnny Mercer.[1] The song was published in 1902.
Probably the best-known recording of the song was done by The Mills Brothers with the Hal McIntyre Orchestra in 1952, a #1 charting song in the United States.
Mel Torme recorded a version with alternate lyrics for his Christmas Album "Christmas Songs".
The great Ballerina Anna Pavlova performed an orchestrated version of "The Glow-Worm".
Spike Jones released a cover of the song, replete with his typical sound effects.
Allan Sherman parodied the song as "Grow, Mrs. Goldfarb."
[edit] Notes
- ^ Furia, Philip (1992). Poets of Tin Pan Alley. New York & Oxford: Oxford University Press, p 282. ISBN 0-19-507473-4.
| Preceded by I Went to Your Wedding |
Cash Box magazine best selling record chart #1 record December 6, 1952 |
Succeeded by Why Don't You Believe Me? |
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