The Birth of the Blues
Popular song from 1926
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"The Birth of the Blues" is a popular 1926 song composed by Ray Henderson, with lyrics by Buddy DeSylva and Lew Brown. It was used in the Broadway revue George White's Scandals of 1926.[1] It was recorded in its debut year by Paul Whiteman (with vocals by Jack Fulton, Charles Gaylord and Austin "Skin" Young), Harry Richman, and The Revelers.[2]
| "The Birth of the Blues" | |
|---|---|
| |
| Single by The Revelers | |
| A-side | "Lucky Day" |
| Released | 1926 |
| Genre | Traditional pop |
| Length | 2:45 |
| Label | Victor |
| Songwriters | Ray Henderson Buddy DeSylva Lew Brown |
In popular culture
- 1941 Birth of the Blues - sung by Bing Crosby
- 1948 When My Baby Smiles at Me
- 1951 Painting the Clouds with Sunshine
- 1956 The Best Things in Life Are Free - danced by Sheree North and Jacques d'Amboise
- 1957 Birth of the Blues - sung by Frank Sinatra
- It is featured in Season 3 of House of Cards, where it is performed by President Frank Underwood, played by Kevin Spacey.