I Could Write a Book 21st in 1940

Music written by: Richard Rodgers
Lyrics written by: Lorenz Hart
Language: English
ISWC: T-070.902.575-1 ASCAP, GEMA, ISWC, JASRAC
Comments: Introduced in the stage musical Pal Joey and sung by the characters "Joey Evans" and "Linda English".
Published by: CHAPPELL-CO INC GEMA
WILLIAMSON MUSIC CO ASCAP
LORENZ HART PUBLISHING CO ASCAP
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Originals

I Could Write a Book

Gene Kelly & Leila Ernst

First live performance by Gene Kelly & Leila Ernst (December 25, 1940)

Artie Shaw and His Orchestra

First recording and first release by Artie Shaw and His Orchestra (July 3, 1945 / October 1946)