(Up A) Lazy River

"(Up A) Lazy River" is a popular tune and song by Hoagy Carmichael and Sidney Arodin, published in 1930. The melody is by Arodin, arranged and with words modified by Carmichael. It is considered a jazz standard and pop standard, and has been recorded by many artists. A bit of the song is played by Carmichael in the 1946 Oscar-winning film The Best Years of Our Lives.^[1]

Recorded versions

Acker Bilk Adam Faith (1963) Art Mooney and his orchestra (vocal: Cathy Ryan and The Clover Leafs) (1952) Benny Goodman and his orchestra (vocal: Helen Forrest) (1941) Betty Johnson (1950) Bing Crosby Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys (1947) Bobby Darin (1961) #14 hit Brenda Lee (1962) Casa Loma Orchestra (1938) Chet Atkins Cliff Richard on his album Bold As Brass Chris Barber Mina Crystal Gayle (1999) Dick Todd Eddy Howard Gene Vincent (1956) Georgie Fame and Annie Ross (1981) Glenn Miller and his orchestra Hank Thompson (1972) Harry Connick Jr. (1988)

Harry James and his orchestra Hoagy Carmichael (1930) Hugh and Karl Farr Julia Lee Kay Starr Kenny Ball Leon Redbone Les Brown and his Band of Renown Les Paul Trio Louis Armstrong and his orchestra (1931) Louis Prima and his New Orleans Gang (1936) Manhattan Transfer Megan Mullally Merle Travis Michael Bublé Mills Brothers Nat King Cole Trio with vocals by Anita Boyer [2] Pat Boone (1958) Paul Whiteman and his orchestra (1956) Peggy Lee Pete Fountain

Phil Harris and his orchestra (1932) Ray Anthony Rex Allen (1961) Rickie Lee Jones Roberta Sherwood Sepia CD Sepia 1099 - orig rec: 1956 Rockapella Rosemary Clooney (1956) Rusty Draper (1957) Sam Butera and The Witnesses Sammy Davis Jr. (1963) Si Zentner and his orchestra (1961) Svend Asmussen Tennessee Ernie Ford Tex Beneke and his orchestra The Ames Brothers The Four Lads The Gatlin Brothers (1994) The Mills Brothers (1952) The Platters The Three Suns Woody Herman and his orchestra (1941)

References

1. IMDB. "The Best Years of Our Lives - Soundtracks".
2. The King Cole Trio: The MacGregor Years, 1941-1945, Music and Arts Programs of America, Inc.

See also

• List of 1930s jazz standards