Cover of RUM AND COCA COLA in 1944 - crediting Amsterdam/Sullavan/Baron; n°1 US, while at first facing radio bans all over; after all, this was not the ideal portrayal of GI behaviour overseas, while the Coca Cola C° wasn't at all pleased with alcoholic links; still it became a multi-millionseller; people were fed up with orthodox propaganda, this cola cocktail doubled for perfect antidote; Decca had to borrow shellac from other record companies to keep up with the public demand
Cover of TICO TICO NO FUBA in 1944 - idem; English lyrics: Ervin Drake