Too Good to Be True (song)
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"Too Good to Be True" is a popular
song
by Clay Boland, published in 1936
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The song has been recorded many times, and so can be considered a standard. Among the recordings are versions by:
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by Clay Boland, published in 1936
1936 in music
-Events:*January 4 – Billboard magazine publishes its first music hit parade*March 28 – Inaugurational concert of the São Paulo City Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Ernst Mehlich...
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The song has been recorded many times, and so can be considered a standard. Among the recordings are versions by:
- Charlie BarnetCharlie BarnetCharles Daly Barnet was an American jazz saxophonist, composer, and bandleader.His major recordings were "Skyliner", "Cherokee", "The Wrong Idea", "Scotch and Soda", "In a Mizz", and "Southland Shuffle".-Early life:...
and his orchestra (recorded May 13, 1936; released as MelotoneMelotone RecordsMelotone Records has been the name of two unrelated record companies.* Melotone Records , Australia* Melotone Records , United States of America...
catalog number 6-07-12, with the flip side "My First Thrill") - Chu Berry
- Roy EldridgeRoy EldridgeRoy David Eldridge , nicknamed "Little Jazz" was an American jazz trumpet player. His sophisticated use of harmony, including the use of tritone substitutions, his virtuosic solos and his strong influence on Dizzy Gillespie mark him as one of the most exciting musicians of the swing era and a...
on his album Swing is Here (2004) - Lars ErstrandLars ErstrandLars Erstrand was a Swedish vibraphonist. Being rooted in the golden Swing era, Erstrand's playing is much influenced by the style of Lionel Hampton...
on his album "Lars Erstrand and Four Brothers" - Benny GoodmanBenny GoodmanBenjamin David “Benny” Goodman was an American jazz and swing musician, clarinetist and bandleader; widely known as the "King of Swing".In the mid-1930s, Benny Goodman led one of the most popular musical groups in America...
trio (Helen WardHelen WardHelen Ward may refer to:* Helen Ward , American singer of swing ballads* Helen Ward , London-based divorce lawyer...
, vocalist) (recorded April 27, 1936; released as Victor catalog number 25324, with the flip side "All My Life" ) - Julie LondonJulie LondonJulie London was an American singer and actress. She was best known for her smoky, sensual voice. London was at her singing career's peak in the 1950s. Her acting career lasted more than 35 years...
on her album Julie Is Her Name, Volume IIJulie Is Her Name, Volume IIJulie Is Her Name, Volume II was an LP album by Julie London, released by Liberty Records on August 1, 1958, under catalog numbers LRP-3100 and LST-7100...
{released by Liberty RecordsLiberty RecordsLiberty Records was a United States-based record label. It was started by chairman Simon Waronker in 1955 with Al Bennett as president and Theodore Keep as chief engineer. It was reactivated in 2001 in the United Kingdom and had two previous revivals.-1950s:...
as catalog number LRP-3100 (monaural) and LST-7100 (stereophonic), 1958} - Teddy WilsonTeddy WilsonTheodore Shaw "Teddy" Wilson was an American jazz pianist whose sophisticated and elegant style was featured on the records of many of the biggest names in jazz, including Louis Armstrong, Lena Horne, Benny Goodman, Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald.-Biography:Wilson was born in Austin, Texas in...
and his orchestra (recorded May 14, 1936; released as BrunswickBrunswick RecordsBrunswick Records is a United States based record label. The label is currently distributed by E1 Entertainment.-From 1916:Records under the "Brunswick" label were first produced by the Brunswick-Balke-Collender Company...
catalog number 7673, with the flip side "Mary Had a Little Lamb" )