Circus (1949 song)

Circus is a 1949 song with music by Louis Alter and words by Bob Russell. The song was originally written for a Hollywood party for John Ringling North, head of the Ringling Bros, and Barnum & Bailey Circus.[1] It was recorded by many artists including initially Dick Haymes, Bill Farrell, Alan Dale and Tony Martin, all in 1949-1950, and then later The Four Freshmen 1954, Sammy Davis Jr. 1956,and Chris Connor 1959.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Billboard "The honor roll of popular songwriters" by Jack Burton No.65 Louis Alter Jun 24, 1950 - Page 40 Vol. 62, No. 25 " 1949— CIRCUS Lyrics by Bob Russell. Mwsey Music Co., rnc. This song was originally written for a Hollywood party tendered to John Ringtlng North, head of the Ringling Bros, and Barnum & Bailey Circus (Available on the .. (Available on the following records: Decca 24700; Dick Haymes; MGM 10488, Bill Farrell; Signature 164, Alan Dale, Victor 20- 3488, Tony Martin.) "
  2. ↑ William Emmett Studwell They Also Wrote 2000 ""Circus" (1949), words by Bob Russell, music by Alter"


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