Published 1951 Language English | Writer(s) Frank Loesser | |
"Anywhere I Wander" is a popular song.
It was written by Frank Loesser. The song was published in 1951. It was introduced by Danny Kaye in the musical film Hans Christian Andersen.
The best-known recording, by Julius La Rosa, was released by Cadence Records as catalog number 1230. It first reached the Billboard magazine charts on January 31, 1953 and lasted 9 weeks on the chart, peaking at #4. It was Cadence's first single, and also La Rosa's first recording. The catalog number, 1230, is derived from La Rosa's birthday, January 2, 1930.
Hugo Winterhalter's Orchestra and Chorus recorded it at Manhattan Center, New York City, on November 26, 1952. It was released by RCA Victor Records as catalog number 20-5124 (in USA) and by EMI on the His Master's Voice label as catalog number B 10437.
In 1978, saxophonist David Sanborn covered the song from his album "Heart to Heart."