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Artist: Louis Armstrong
Author: Hoagy Carmichael/Sidney Arodin
Label: Okeh
Year: 1929
Vocal: Louis and author Hoagy; hit in '32. There's an earlier version by the author for Victor which remained unreleased until cd Stardust And Much More. During the Gennett session of '27 where Star Dust was born (see there), Hoagy also delivered a first sketch of Rockin' Chair under working title When Baby Sleeps.
Covers:
Hoagy Carmichael [vocal: Hoagy and Irving Brodsky; Ralph Peer recording]
Mildred Bailey [became "the Rockin' Chair Lady"]
If you noticed blunt omissions, mis-interpretations or even out-and-out errors,
please let me know:
Arnold Rypens
Rozenlaan 65
B-2840 Reet (Rumst)