(Why Did I Tell You I Was Going To) Shanghai
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"(Why Did I Tell You I Was Going To) Shanghai" is a popular song written by Bob Hilliard (lyricist) and Milton De Lugg (composer).
It was recorded by Doris Day in 1951 and was a big hit for her. Another charting version was recorded by the Billy Williams Quartet.
The recording by Doris Day was released by Columbia Records as catalog number 39423. It first reached the Billboard magazine charts on June 22, 1951 and lasted 17 weeks on the chart, peaking at #9. [1]
The recording by the Billy Williams Quartet was released by MGM Records as catalog number 10998. It first reached the Billboard magazine charts on August 10, 1951 and lasted 6 weeks on the chart, peaking at #20. [1]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Whitburn, Joel (1973). Top Pop Records 1940-1955. Record Research.
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