This Is Always (song)

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"This Is Always"
Song
Released1946
Genrepopular, jazz
Composer(s)Harry Warren
Lyricist(s)Mack Gordon

"This Is Always" is a popular song composed by Harry Warren with lyrics by Mack Gordon for the musical Three Little Girls in Blue.

Release[]

The song was first recorded in May of 1946 by Bobby Byrne and His Orchestra and first released in June by George Paxton but the first theatrical release was in September of that same year.[1]

Background[]

Although it was written for Three Little Girls in Blue, it ended up being cut from the musical.[2] Despite this, it became quite popular due to its numerous re-recordings and was placed at 14 for greatest radio audiences for a song in November 1946.[3]

Notable recordings[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Song: This Is Always written by Harry Warren, Mack Gordon | SecondHandSongs". secondhandsongs.com. Retrieved 2021-05-19.
  2. ^ Inc, Nielsen Business Media (1950-12-23). Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.
  3. ^ Inc, Nielsen Business Media (1946-11-30). Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g "Cover versions of This Is Always written by Harry Warren, Mack Gordon | SecondHandSongs". secondhandsongs.com. Retrieved 2021-05-25.
  5. ^ "Jo Stafford - This Is Always / I'll Be With You In Apple Blossom Time". Discogs. Retrieved 2021-05-25.
  6. ^ Etta Jones – Sugar (1990, Vinyl), retrieved 2021-05-25
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