“‘Deed I Do” is a 1926 jazz standard composed by Fred Rose with lyrics by Walter Hirsch.[1] It was introduced by vaudeville performer S. L. Stambaugh[2] and popularized by Ben Bernie‘s recording.[3] It was recorded by influential clarinetist and bandleader Benny Goodman as his debut recording in December 1926 with Ben Pollack and His Californians.[4] Ruth Etting‘s rendition of the song became a top ten hit in 1927[5] as did the version by Johnny Marvin.[6]
| “‘Deed I Do” | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| Published | 1926 |
| Genre | Jazz |
| Composer(s) | Fred Rose |
| Lyricist(s) | Walter Hirsch |
- Lena Horne with Luther Henderson’s Orchestra (May 1948); reached No. 26 in the US charts.[7]
- Blossom Dearie – for her 1957 album [Verve, recorded September 1956, released April 1957]
- Perry Como – for his 1957 album We Get Letters.[8]
- Ella Fitzgerald and Count Basie on their 1963 album Ella and Basie!.[9]
- Marvin Gaye & Mary Wells on their album Together (1964).[10]
- Matt Dusk and Margaret — Just the Two of Us (2015)[11]
- ^ “Deed I Do (1926)”. JazzStandards.com. Archived from the original on 2009-03-21. Retrieved 2009-08-19.
- ^ Jasen, David A. (2002). A Century of American Popular Music: 2000 Best-Loved and Remembered Songs (1899-1999). Taylor & Francis. p. 45. ISBN 0-415-93700-0.
- ^ Jasen, David A. (2003). Tin Pan Alley: An Encyclopedia of the Golden Age of American Song. Taylor & Francis. p. 352. ISBN 0-415-93877-5.
- ^ Hoffmann, Frank W.; Ferstler, Howard (2005). Encyclopedia of Recorded Sound. CRC Press. p. 445. ISBN 0-415-93835-X.
- ^ “Artists – Ruth Etting”. Songwriters Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on 2009-09-09. Retrieved 2009-08-23.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (1986). Joel Whitburn’s Pop Memories 1890-1954. Wisconsin, USA: Record Research Inc. p. 300. ISBN 0-89820-083-0.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (1986). Joel Whitburn’s Pop Memories 1890-1954. Wisconsin, US: Record Research. p. 218. ISBN 0-89820-083-0.
- ^ “www.allmusic.com”. allmusic.com. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
- ^ “www.allmusic.com”. allmusic.com. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
- ^ “www.allmusic.com”. allmusic.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ “Matt Dusk / Margaret: Just the Two of Us”. AllMusic. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
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