I Didn’t Know About You

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Text & Musik

Duke Ellington & Bob Russell

The song information, presented in English, has been translated from the original German text and follows below.

Main Event Infos

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“I Didn’t Know About You” ist ein Lied, das von Duke Ellington komponiert wurde, mit Texten von Bob Russell. Es wurde 1944 mit Gesang von Joya Sherrill aufgenommen und basiert auf einem Instrumentalstück, das Ellington bereits 1942 unter dem Titel “Sentimental Lady” aufgenommen hatte.

Frank Sinatra sang den Song nur einmal - am 04.03.1945 in der Radiosendung "The Andrews Sisters Show".

© Andreas Kroniger, Sinatra - The Main Event

04.03.1945 Radio, New York, New York City, The Andrews Sisters Show

Main Event Infos (English version)

"I Didn't Know About You" is a song, the composition of which is credited to Duke Ellington, with lyrics penned by Bob Russell. The song was recorded in 1944, featuring the vocals of Joya Sherrill. Interestingly, it is based on an instrumental piece titled "Sentimental Lady", which Ellington had previously recorded in 1942.

Frank Sinatra performed this song just once, specifically on March 4, 1945, during an episode of the radio program "The Andrews Sisters Show".

© Andreas Kroniger, Sinatra - The Main Event