| "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 [1]. This version of the song can be heard in Woody Allen's movie Hannah and Her Sisters.
| Preceded by "Don't Get Around Much Anymore" by Ink Spots |
Billboard Harlem Hit Parade number-one single April 17, 1943 |
Succeeded by "I Can't Stand Losing You" by Ink Spots |
| Preceded by "There Are Such Things" by Tommy Dorsey |
number-one single according to Billboard magazine March 6, 1943 - May 22, 1943 |
Succeeded by "That Old Black Magic" by Glenn Miller |
| Preceded by "That Old Black Magic" by Glenn Miller |
number-one single according to Billboard magazine June 5, 1943 |
Succeeded by "Taking a Chance on Love" by Benny Goodman |