Artist: Edison Symphony Orch.
Author: Hans Engelmann
Label: Edison
Year: 1903
Covers:
Wayne King [millionseller US]
Franklyn MacCormack [as Why Do I Love You; all-nite DJ from Chicago, known for his poetry readings over schmaltzy instrumentals at 4 AM, in this case Wayne King's]
Billy Vaughn [n°2 US]
Four Aces [n°3 US; first vocal version; lyrics: Tom Glazer]
David Carroll [hit US]
Frank Sinatra [with the Ray Anthony Orch.; hit US]
Leo Diamond [hit US]
Ink Spots [hit B]
Marcel Thielemans [as Zomer-idylle]
Selvera's [as Zachtjes Glijdt Ons Bootje]
McGuire Sisters [hit B; later in Robert Altman film Come Back To The Five And Dime, Jimmy Dean]
Larry Clinton [vocals by Three Belles]
Jim Reeves [idem]
Al Martino [B-side of Spanish Eyes]
Not to be confused with Melodie d'Amour (Melody Of Love), a hit for The Ames Brothers and Edmundo Ros in '57 (see: Maladie d'amour).
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)