(Why Did I Tell You I Was Going To) Shanghai
| "(Why Did I Tell You I Was Going To) Shanghai" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| Composer(s) | Milton De Lugg |
| Lyricist(s) | Bob Hilliard |
"(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. Other charting versions were recorded by Bing Crosby[1] and by the Billy Williams Quartet.
The recording by Doris Day was released by Columbia Records as catalog number 39423, with the flip side "My Life's Desire".[2] It first reached the Billboard magazine charts on June 22, 1951, and lasted 17 weeks on the chart, peaking at #9.[3]
The recording by the Billy Williams Quartet was released by MGM Records as catalog number 10998, with the flip side "The Wondrous Word".[4] It first reached the Billboard magazine charts on August 10, 1951, and lasted 6 weeks on the chart, peaking at #20.[3]
References
- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (1986). Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890-1954. Wisconsin: Record Research Inc. p. 112. ISBN 0-89820-083-0.
- ↑ Columbia Records in the 29000 to 39499 series
- 1 2 Whitburn, Joel (1973). Top Pop Records 1940-1955. Record Research.
- ↑ MGM Records in the 10500 to 10999 series