Somebody Stole My Gal
"Somebody Stole My Gal" is a popular song from 1918, written by Leo Wood. In 1923, Ted Weems & his Orchestra had a five-week run at number one with his million-selling version.[1] It is also known in Japan as the theme song used by Yoshimoto Kogyo at its theater in Osaka.
The song has been featured in several Hollywood movies.[2] including:
- Somebody Stole My Gal (1931)
- Little Jack Little & Orchestra (1936)
- When Willie Comes Marching Home (1950)
- My Favorite Year (1982)
- The Grass Harp (1995)
- Melinda and Melinda (2004)
- The Aviator (2004)
Other recordings
- Florence Millett - 1918
- Ted Weems & His Orch. (Instr.) - 1924
- Fletcher Henderson & His Orch. - 1924
- Bix Beiderbecke - 1928
- Fred Elizalde & His Anglo American Band - 1928
- Bennie Moten's Kansas City Orch. - 1930
- Ted Lewis & His Band (vocal: Ted Lewis)- 1931
- Cab Calloway & His Orch. - 1931
- Billy Cotton & His Band - 1931
- Fats Waller & His Rhythm - 1935
- Count Basie & His Orch. - 1940
- Benny Goodman & His Orch. - 1940
- Jim Kweskin & The Jug Band - 1965 Greatest Hits
- Johnnie Ray - 1952 (a number 6 hit in the UK Singles Chart in 1953)[3]
- Jimmy Roselli - 1967
- Mel Blanc - N/k
References
- ↑ CD liner notes: Chart-Toppers of the Twenties, 1998 ASV Ltd.
- ↑ "Leo Wood (1882–1929)". IMDb.com. Retrieved 2012-12-11.
- ↑ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 451. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
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