I Wished on the Moon

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"I Wished on the Moon" is a song composed by Ralph Rainger, with lyrics by Dorothy Parker. It was first recorded in 1935 by Ruth Etting. Bing Crosby sang the song in The Big Broadcast of 1936.

Notable recordings

Teddy Wilson featuring Billie Holiday on Brunswick, a 1935 release

Ella Fitzgerald and Gordon Jenkins on Decca, a 1955 release

Billie Holiday - Songs for Distingué Lovers (1957)

June Christy - The Song Is June! (1958)

Mel Tormé - Swingin' On the Moon (1960)

Art Pepper - Intensity (1960)

Roland Kirk - Here Comes the Whistleman (1965)

Frank Sinatra and Nelson Riddle- Moonlight Sinatra (1966)

Tony Bennett - Perfectly Frank (1992), Tony Bennett on Holiday (1997)

Teddi King - In the Beginning, 1949-1954 (2000 compilation)

References

I Wished on the Moon Wikipedia

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