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"I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter" is a 1935 #popular song with music by #FredEAhlert and lyrics by #JoeYoung. It has been recorded many times, and has become a standard of the #GreatAmericanSongbook. It was popularized by #FatsWaller, who recorded it in 1935 at the height of his fame. It is one of several songs from the #HarlemRenaissance featured in the Broadway musical #AintMisbehavin. The lyrics are addressed to a lover.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYZkU0786RM -
"I Don't Know Why (I Just Do)" is a 1931 #popular #song. The music was written by #FredEAhlert, the lyrics by #RoyTurk. The song was published in 1931. It had three periods of great popularity: in 1931, right after its publication; in 1946; and in 1961 into 1962. In 1931, the biggest-selling version was either by #RussColumbo or by #WayneKing; both versions and recordings by #BennyKrueger's orchestra (with a vocal by #SmithBallew).
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"I Don't Know Why (I Just Do)" is a 1931 #popular #song. The music was written by #FredEAhlert, the lyrics by #RoyTurk. The song was published in 1931. It had three periods of great popularity: in 1931, right after its publication; in 1946; and in 1961 into 1962. In 1931, the biggest-selling version was either by #RussColumbo or by #WayneKing; both versions and recordings by #BennyKrueger's orchestra (with a vocal by #SmithBallew).
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"I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter" is a 1935 #popular song with music by #FredEAhlert and lyrics by #JoeYoung. It has been recorded many times, and has become a standard of the #GreatAmericanSongbook. It was popularized by #FatsWaller, who recorded it in 1935 at the height of his fame. It is one of several songs from the #HarlemRenaissance featured in the Broadway musical #AintMisbehavin. The lyrics are addressed to a lover.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AI9oVAHEpJY