Them There Eyes

"Them There Eyes" is a jazz song written by Maceo Pinkard, Doris Tauber, and William Tracey that was published in 1930. One of the early recorded versions was performed by Louis Armstrong in 1931.[1] It was made famous by Billie Holiday, who recorded her version in 1939 for Vocalion Records. A version by Emile Ford & The Checkmates reached number 18 on the UK Singles Chart in 1960.[2]

Notable versions

Bing Crosby (recorded November 20, 1930 as The Rhythm Boys with Gus Arnheim and his Cocoanut Grove Orchestra.[3]) This was popular and reached the charts of the day in 1931.[4]

References

"Jazz Standards Songs and Instrumentals (Them There Eyes)". Jazzstandards.com. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 333, ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
"A Bing Crosby Discography". BING magazine. International Club Crosby. Retrieved April 24, 2017.
Whitburn, Joel (1986). Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890–1954. Wisconsin, US: Record Research. p. 35. ISBN 978-0-89820-083-6.

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[1] "Jazz Standards Songs and Instrumentals (Them There Eyes)". Jazzstandards.com. Retrieved 5 August 2018.

[2] Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 333, ISBN 1-904994-10-5.

[3] "A Bing Crosby Discography". BING magazine. International Club Crosby. Retrieved April 24, 2017.

[4] Whitburn, Joel (1986). Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890–1954. Wisconsin, US: Record Research. p. 35. ISBN 978-0-89820-083-6.