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Lita Roza (14 March 1926 – 14 August 2008) was a British
United Kingdom

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 singer. Her 1953 number one hit record
Hit record

A Hit record is a sound recording, usually in the form of a Single or album, that sells a large number of copies or otherwise becomes broadly popular or well-known, through airplay , Nightclub, inclusion in a film or stage play soundtrack, causing it to have "hit" one of the popular chart listings....
 "(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window?
(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window?

" That Doggie in the Window?" is a popular music novelty song written by Bob Merrill in 1952. It was adapted from a well-known Victorian era music hall song....
" afforded Roza the privilege of being the first British female singer to top the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart

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, and the first Liverpudlian
Liverpool

Liverpool [] is a city and metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England, along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary. It was founded as a History of borough status in England and Wales in 1207 and was granted City status in the United Kingdom in 1880....
 to do so.

Lilian Patricia Lita Roza in Liverpool
Liverpool

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, Lancashire
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, England
England

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, UK
United Kingdom

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, she was the eldest of seven child
Child

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ren. and began work at an early age to support the family. She owed her sultry looks and Latin passion, to her Spanish
Spanish people

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 father
Father

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, an amateur accordionist who also played piano
Piano

The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard instrument. Widely used in Western music for solo performance, ensemble use, chamber music, and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to musical composition and rehearsal....
 in several Liverpool nightclubs.

At the age of 12 she saw an advertisement
Advertising

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 in the local newspaper
Newspaper

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s for juvenile
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 dancers and passed the audition
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.






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Lita Roza (14 March 1926 – 14 August 2008) was a British
United Kingdom

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom , the UK or Britain,is a sovereign state located off the northwestern coast of continental Europe....
 singer. Her 1953 number one hit record
Hit record

A Hit record is a sound recording, usually in the form of a Single or album, that sells a large number of copies or otherwise becomes broadly popular or well-known, through airplay , Nightclub, inclusion in a film or stage play soundtrack, causing it to have "hit" one of the popular chart listings....
 "(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window?
(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window?

" That Doggie in the Window?" is a popular music novelty song written by Bob Merrill in 1952. It was adapted from a well-known Victorian era music hall song....
" afforded Roza the privilege of being the first British female singer to top the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart

The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official UK Charts Company on behalf of the British record industry. The chart week runs from Sunday to Saturday, with the chart being printed in Music Week magazine , ChartsPlus , and published online on various sites ....
, and the first Liverpudlian
Liverpool

Liverpool [] is a city and metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England, along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary. It was founded as a History of borough status in England and Wales in 1207 and was granted City status in the United Kingdom in 1880....
 to do so.

Biography

Born Lilian Patricia Lita Roza in Liverpool
Liverpool

Liverpool [] is a city and metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England, along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary. It was founded as a History of borough status in England and Wales in 1207 and was granted City status in the United Kingdom in 1880....
, Lancashire
Lancashire

Lancashire is a Metropolitan and non-metropolitan counties of England of Historic counties of England in the North West England of England, bounded to the west by the Irish Sea....
, England
England

native_name =|conventional_long_name = England|common_name = England|image_flag = Flag of England.svg|image_coat = England COA.svg|symbol_type = Royal Coat of Arms...
, UK
United Kingdom

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom , the UK or Britain,is a sovereign state located off the northwestern coast of continental Europe....
, she was the eldest of seven child
Child

A child is a human being between the stages of birth and puberty. The legal definition of "child" generally refers to a minor , otherwise known as a person younger than the age of majority....
ren. and began work at an early age to support the family. She owed her sultry looks and Latin passion, to her Spanish
Spanish people

Spanish people or Spaniards are a nation or ethnic group native to Spain, in the Iberian Peninsula of southwestern Europe. They are often considered an amalgam of different ethnic groups, rather than an ethnic group by itself....
 father
Father

The father is defined as the male parent of an offspring. The adjective "paternal" refers to father, parallel to "maternal" for mother.According to the anthropologist Maurice Godelier, the parental role assumed by human males is a critical difference between human society and that of humans' closest biological relatives - chimpanzees and b...
, an amateur accordionist who also played piano
Piano

The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard instrument. Widely used in Western music for solo performance, ensemble use, chamber music, and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to musical composition and rehearsal....
 in several Liverpool nightclubs.

At the age of 12 she saw an advertisement
Advertising

Advertising is a form of communication that typically attempts to persuade potential customers to Purchasing or to consume more of a particular brand of Product or Service ....
 in the local newspaper
Newspaper

A newspaper is a publication containing news, information and advertising, usually printed on low-cost paper called newsprint. General-interest newspapers often feature articles on Politics, crime, business, art/entertainment, society and sports....
s for juvenile
Adolescence

Adolescence is a transitional stage of physical and mental Human development that occurs between childhood and adulthood. This transition involves biological , social, and psychological changes, though the biological or physiological ones are the easiest to measure objectively....
 dancers and passed the audition
Audition

An audition is a sample performance by an actor, singer, musician, dancer or other performing artist.Audition may also refer to:* The sense of hearing ...
. She took to the stage at that age in a pantomime
Pantomime

Pantomime is a musical-comedy theatrical production traditionally found in Great Britain, Canada, Jamaica, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, Zimbabwe, Republic of Ireland, Gibraltar and Republic of Malta, and is usually performed during the Christmas and New Year season....
 and by the time she was 15 was working with fellow Merseysider comedian
Comedian

A comedian or comic is a person who seeks to entertain members of an audience, primarily by making them laughter. This might be through jokes or amusing situations, or acting a fool, as in slapstick, or employing prop comedy....
, Ted Ray
Ted Ray (comedian)

Ted Ray was a popular England comedian of the 1950s and 1960s.His parents moved to Liverpool within days and Liverpudlians regard him as a local....
.

By 16 (at the height of the Nazi Blitz-bombing raids on Liverpool) she answered another advert, when she managed to secure a job as a singer in the "New Yorker" - a Southport
Southport

Southport is a seaside resort within the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, in Merseyside, England. The town is located on the Irish Sea coast, to the north of Liverpool and west-southwest of Preston....
, Lancashire
Lancashire

Lancashire is a Metropolitan and non-metropolitan counties of England of Historic counties of England in the North West England of England, bounded to the west by the Irish Sea....
 club. She got that job at £5 a week, then shortly afterwards signed up with the Harry Roy
Harry Roy

Harry Roy, born Harry Lipman was a British dance band leader and clarinetist from the 1920s until the 1960s.Harry and his brother Syd formed a band which they called The Darnswells....
 Orchestra in London
London

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. She moved on from this to work with other bands
Band (music)

In music, a musical ensemble or band is a group of musicians that works together to perform songs. The following articles concern types of musical bands:...
 of the era including that of Edmundo Ros
Edmundo Ros

Edmundo William Ros OBE is a musician, vocalist and bandleader. He is known worldwide for his unique blend of modern and traditional Latin American popular music....
.

By the time she was 18 war-ravaged London was still a dangerous place to work and she had decided to retire from show business
Show Business

Show business, or Showbiz, is a vernacular term for the business of entertainment.Show Business may also refer to:*Show Business , a 1944 movie musical film...
 - choosing marriage
Marriage

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 to an American
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 and a life in Miami
Miami, Florida

Miami is a global city in southeastern Florida, in the United States. Miami is the county seat of Miami-Dade County, Florida, the most populous county in Florida....
, Florida
Florida

Florida is a U.S. state located in the Southeastern United States of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the northeast....
.

However, the marriage did not last and shortly after World War II
World War II

World War II, or the Second World War , was a global military conflict which involved a Participants in World War II, including all of the great powers, organised into two opposing military alliances: the Allies of World War II and the Axis powers....
 Roza returned to the UK
United Kingdom

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom , the UK or Britain,is a sovereign state located off the northwestern coast of continental Europe....
. In 1950 she became the lead female singer with the Ted Heath
Ted Heath (bandleader)

George Edward 'Ted' Heath was the most famous England bandleader of the 40s, 50s and early 60s.Heath was born at 76 Atheldene Avenue, Wandsworth, South London; he started playing the trombone at the age of fourteen, and his early career involved stints with Bert Firman, Jack Hylton, Ambrose , Sid Lipton, and Gerald Bright....
 Band, and by 1954 had achieved enough public acclaim to leave the band and pursue a solo
Solo (music)

In music, a solo is a piece or a section of a piece played or sung by a single performer. In practice this means a number of different things, depending on the type of music and the context....
 recording career on her own.

For Roza, whose "(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window?
(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window?

" That Doggie in the Window?" is a popular music novelty song written by Bob Merrill in 1952. It was adapted from a well-known Victorian era music hall song....
" was a cover version
Cover version

In popular music, a cover version, or simply cover, is a new rendition of a previously recorded, commercially released song.In its current use, it can sometimes have a pejorative meaning — implying that the original recording should be regarded as the definitive version, usually in the sense of an "authentic" rendition, and all...
 of Patti Page
Patti Page

Clara Ann Fowler , known by her professional name Patti Page, is an United States singer, one of the best-known female artists in traditional pop music....
's original, this was the peak of her career. The track was produced
Record producer

In the music industry, a record producer has many roles, among them controlling the recording sessions, coaching and guiding the musicians, organizing and scheduling production budget and resources, and supervising the recording, Audio mixing and audio mastering processes....
 by Dick Rowe
Dick Rowe

Dick Rowe was an A&R man at Decca Records from the 1950s to the 1960s.He was one of the most important producers and record executives in the United Kingdom in the 1950s and early 1960s....
. Further covers of "Hey There
Hey There

"Hey There" is a show tune from the musical play The Pajama Game, written by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross . It was published in 1954 in music....
" and "Jimmy Unknown" gave her small hits in the mid-1950s, but her career as Ted Heath's vocalist was knocked hard by the onslaught of rock and roll
Rock and roll

Rock and roll is a form of music that evolved in the United States in the late 1940s and early 1950s. Its roots lay mainly in rhythm and blues, Country music, folk music, gospel music, and jazz....
 a year or two later. Her chart-topping single
Single (music)

In the record industry, a single is a song usually used from a current or upcoming album to promote the album. Singles are distributed through a number of ways; originally, they were packaged as "single" records with one or two other songs and sold before the release of the album....
 was produced
Record producer

In the music industry, a record producer has many roles, among them controlling the recording sessions, coaching and guiding the musicians, organizing and scheduling production budget and resources, and supervising the recording, Audio mixing and audio mastering processes....
 by Dick Rowe
Dick Rowe

Dick Rowe was an A&R man at Decca Records from the 1950s to the 1960s.He was one of the most important producers and record executives in the United Kingdom in the 1950s and early 1960s....
. Roza disliked the song
Song

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 so much she never performed it live on stage.

In 1956 she married
Marriage

Marriage is a social, spirituality, or law union of individuals. This union may also be called matrimony, while the ceremony that marks its beginning is usually called a wedding and the married status created is sometimes called wedlock....
 the trumpet
Trumpet

The trumpet is a musical instrument with the highest Register in the brass instrument family. Trumpets are among the oldest musical instruments, dating back to at least 1500 BC....
 player, Ronnie Harris.

She remained a top UK recording artist during the remainder of the 1950s, but her subsequent recordings
Sound recording and reproduction

Sound recording and reproduction is the electrical or mechanics inscription and re-creation of sound waves, such as spoken voice, singing, instrumental music, or sound effects....
 never recaptured the magic she had shown while with Ted Heath.

She was consecutively voted the 'Top British Female Singer' in the New Musical Express poll winners' charts from 1951 to 1955. Melody Maker
Melody Maker

Melody Maker, published in the United Kingdom, was, according to its publisher IPC Media, the world's oldest weekly music newspaper. It was 1926 in music as a magazine targeted at musicians; in 2000 in British music it was merged into "long-standing rival" New Musical Express....
 readers also voted her their 'Top Girl Singer' in the dance band
Band (music)

In music, a musical ensemble or band is a group of musicians that works together to perform songs. The following articles concern types of musical bands:...
 section of their polls in 1951 and 1952.

Roza made three appearances in the UK heats for selection for the Eurovision Song Contest
Eurovision Song Contest

The Eurovision Song Contest is an annual competition held among active member countries of the European Broadcasting Union .Each member country submits a song to be performed on live television and then casts votes for the other countries' songs to determine the most popular song in the competition....
, in 1957
United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1957

The United Kingdom took part in the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time in 1957. The country was represented by Patricia Bredin with the song ?All ? written by Reynell Wreford and Alan Stranks....
, 1959
United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1959

The United Kingdom held a national preselection to choose the song that would go to the Eurovision Song Contest 1959. The semi-finals were held on February 2 and February 5, 1959 and the final was held on February 7, 1959 all were presented by Pete Murray ....
 and 1960
United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1960

The United Kingdom held a national preselection to choose the song that would go to the Eurovision Song Contest 1960. The semi-finals were held on February 2 and February 4, 1960 and the final was held on February 6, 1960....
.

On 14 March 2001, the Liverpool Wall of Fame
Liverpool Wall of Fame

The Liverpool Wall of Fame on Mathew Street in front of the famous Cavern Club is a tribute to acts from the city which have reached number one in the UK charts....
 was inaugurated opposite the famous Cavern Club on Mathew Street
Mathew Street

Mathew Street is a street in Liverpool, England, best-known worldwide as the location of the Cavern Club, where The Beatles played on numerous occasions in their early career....
, in Liverpool, with Roza presiding at the ceremony.

On 28 November 2002 in Liverpool, she gave her last public performance on Radio Merseyside. A 22 track The Best Of Lita Roza was released in 2007.

Beginning with Roza when her record "(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window?" reached number one in 1953, Liverpool artists
Musician

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 have reached the top of the chart
UK Singles Chart

The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official UK Charts Company on behalf of the British record industry. The chart week runs from Sunday to Saturday, with the chart being printed in Music Week magazine , ChartsPlus , and published online on various sites ....
 on 57 occasions. The most recent number one was Atomic Kitten
Atomic Kitten

Atomic Kitten is an England girl group from Liverpool, first established in 1999 in music. Formed by Andy McCluskey, the trio is composed of singers and songwriters Liz McClarnon, Natasha Hamilton, and Jenny Frost....
's "The Tide is High
The Tide Is High

"The Tide Is High" is a 1967 in music song written by John Holt and performed by The Paragons with John Holt as lead singer. Although originally released as an A-side and B-side in Jamaica on the Treasure Isle label it was relegated to the B-side of the "Only a Smile" single for UK release a few months later....
" in 2002.

Lita Roza died peacefully at home on 14 August 2008, aged 82.

Quotation

"We just don't make singers like Lita Roza anymore" - Elton John
Elton John

Sir Elton Hercules John Order of the British Empire is an England singer-songwriter, composer and pianist.In his four-decade career, John has been one of the dominant forces in rock and popular music, especially during the 1970s....
.

Discography


Singles

  • 1951 "Allentown Jail
    Allentown Jail

    "Allentown Jail" is a folk song. Written by Irving Gordon, it tells the story of a man who is caught stealing a diamond for his girlfriend and ends up in the Allentown, Pennsylvania jail....
    " / "I Wish I Knew"
  • 1951 "I'm Gonna Wash that Man Right Outta My Hair" / "A Wonderful Guy"
  • 1952 "Oakie Boogie
    Oakie Boogie

    "Oakie Boogie" is a Western swing dance song written by Johnny Tyler in 1947. It is recognizable by its refrain:Jack Guthrie's version reached #3 on the charts in 1947 and is often included in the list of the first rock and roll songs....
    " / "Raminay"
  • 1953 "(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window?
    (How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window?

    " That Doggie in the Window?" is a popular music novelty song written by Bob Merrill in 1952. It was adapted from a well-known Victorian era music hall song....
    " / "Tell Me We'll Meet Again" - UK #1
  • 1953 "Seven Lonely Days" / "No-one Will Ever Know"
  • 1953 "Crazy Man, Crazy
    Crazy Man, Crazy

    "Crazy Man, Crazy" was the title of an early rock and roll song first recorded by Bill Haley & His Comets in April 1953. It is notable as the first recognized rock and roll recording to appear on the United States musical charts, where it peaked at #12....
    " / "Oo! What You Do To Me"
  • 1954 "Changing Partners
    Changing Partners

    "Changing Partners" is a popular music song with music by Larry Coleman and lyrics by Joe Darion. It was published in 1953 in music.The best-known recording was made by Patti Page....
    " / "Just A Dream Or Two Ago"
  • 1954 "Make Love To Me
    Make Love to Me

    "Make Love to Me" is a 1954 in music popular music song.The words and music were written by a larger team than normally is known to collaborate on a song: Bill Norvas, Alan Copeland, Leon Rappolo, Paul Mares, Ben Pollack, George Brunies, Mel Stitzel, and Walter Melrose....
    " / "Bell Bottom Blues
    Bell Bottom Blues (1953 song)

    "Bell Bottom Blues" is a popular music song.The music was written by Leon Carr, the lyrics by Hal David. The song was published in 1953 in music....
    "
  • 1954 "Secret Love
    Secret Love

    "Secret Love" is a popular music song written in 1953 in music with music by Sammy Fain and lyrics by Paul Francis Webster. Its first performance was in the film Calamity Jane by Doris Day....
    " / "Young At Heart"
  • 1954 "Skinnie Minnie (Fishtail)" / "My Kid Brother"
  • 1954 "Call Off the Wedding" / "The 'Mama Doll' Song"
  • 1955 "Heartbeat" / "Leave Me Alone"
  • 1955 "Let Me Go Lover
    Let Me Go, Lover!

    "Let Me Go, Lover!", a popular music song, was written by Jenny Lou Carson and Al Hill, a pseudonym used by Fred Wise , Kathleen Twomey, and Ben Weisman....
    " / "Make Yourself Comfortable"
  • 1955 "Tomorrow" / "Foolishly"
  • 1955 "Two Hearts, Two Kisses (Make One Love)
    Two Hearts, Two Kisses (Make One Love)

    "Two Hearts, Two Kisses " is a popular music song, written by Otis Williams and Henry Stone in 1954 in music.It was recorded by Pat Boone for a major hit....
    " / "Keep Me in Mind"
  • 1955 "The Man In The Raincoat" / "Today and Ev'ry Day"
  • 1955 "Hey There
    Hey There

    "Hey There" is a show tune from the musical play The Pajama Game, written by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross . It was published in 1954 in music....
    " / "Hernando's Hideaway
    Hernando's Hideaway

    "Hernando's Hideaway" is a show tune from the musical theater The Pajama Game, written by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross and published in 1954 in music....
    " - UK #17
  • 1956 "Jimmy Unknown" / "The Rose Tattoo" - UK #15
  • 1956 "Too Young To Go Steady" / "You're Not Alone"
  • 1956 "No Time For Tears" / "But Love Me (Love But Me)"
  • 1956 "Innismore" / "The Last Waltz"
  • 1956 "Hey! Jealous Lover" / "Julie"
  • 1957 "Lucky Lips" / "Tears Don't Care Who Cries Them"
  • 1957 "Tonight My Heart She Is Crying" / "Five Oranges Four Apples"
  • 1957 "I Need You
    I Need You

    "I Need You" is a Beatles song on the album Help! . It is the second George Harrison song the band recorded and released, after a two album–long hiatus....
    " / "You've Changed
    You've Changed

    "You've Changed" is a popular song originally written by Bill Carey and Carl Fischer in 1941. It has been covered by many singers, including:*Harry James's band with vocals by Dick Haymes ...
    "
  • 1958 "Pretend You Don't See Him" / "Ha-Ha-Ha!"
  • 1958 "I Need Somebody
    I Need Somebody

    "I Need Somebody" is a Pop music–Dance music song by Australian pop group Bardot and was the second single from their second album Play It Like That ....
    " / "You're The Greatest"
  • 1958 "I Could Have Danced All Night
    I Could Have Danced All Night

    "I Could Have Danced All Night" is a song from the Musical theatre My Fair Lady, with music written by Frederick Loewe and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner, published in 1956 in music....
    " / "The Wonderful Season Of Love"
  • 1958 "Sorry, Sorry, Sorry" / "Hillside in Scotland"
  • 1958 "Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare)
    Volare (song)

    "Nel blu dipinto di blu" , popularly known as "Volare" , is Domenico Modugno's signature song. It is the only song ever by an Italian artist to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100....
    " / "It's A Boy"
  • 1959 "This Is My Town" / "Oh Dear What Can The Matter Be"
  • 1959 "Allentown Jail
    Allentown Jail

    "Allentown Jail" is a folk song. Written by Irving Gordon, it tells the story of a man who is caught stealing a diamond for his girlfriend and ends up in the Allentown, Pennsylvania jail....
    " / "Once In A While
    Once in a While

    "Once in a While" is a popular music song.The music was written by Michael Edwards, the lyrics by Bud Green. The song was published in 1937 in music....
    "
  • 1959 "Let It Rain Let It Rain" / " Maybe You'll Be There"
  • 1965 "What Am I Supposed To Do" / "Where Do I Go From Here"
  • 1965 "Keep Watch Over Him" / "Stranger Things Have Happened"

EPs

  • 1956 Lita Roza
  • 1957 Lita Roza No.2
  • 1958 Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea


Albums

  • 1955 Listening in the After-hours
  • 1956 Love is the Answer


Recorded output

In addition to those tracks listed above, Roza's recorded output included covers
Cover version

In popular music, a cover version, or simply cover, is a new rendition of a previously recorded, commercially released song.In its current use, it can sometimes have a pejorative meaning — implying that the original recording should be regarded as the definitive version, usually in the sense of an "authentic" rendition, and all...
 of songs such as "Why Don't You Believe Me?
Why Don't You Believe Me?

"Why Don't You Believe Me?" is a popular music song written by Lew Douglas, King Laney, and Roy Rodde and published in 1952 in music.A recording by Joni James reached #1 on the Billboard magazine charts in 1952 in music....
", "Smile", "That Old Black Magic", "Have You Heard?
Have You Heard?

"Have You Heard?" is a popular music song written by Lew Douglas, Charlie LaVere, and Roy Rodde and published in 1952 in music. The biggest hit version was recorded by Joni James in 1952, charting the next year....
", "Come What May", "That Old Feeling
That Old Feeling (song)

"That Old Feeling" is a popular music song.The music was written by Sammy Fain, the lyrics by Lew Brown. The song was published in 1937 in music....
", "Too Marvelous for Words
Too Marvelous for Words

"Too Marvelous for Words" is a popular song written in 1937. Johnny Mercer wrote the lyrics for music composed by Richard Whiting. It was featured in the 1937 Warner Brothers film Ready, Willing and Able , as well as a production number in a musical revue on Broadway....
" and "The Mama Doll Song
The Mama Doll Song

"The Mama Doll Song" is a popular music song.The music was written by Nat Simon and the lyrics by Charles Tobias. The song was published in 1954 in music....
".

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