Undecided
| "Undecided" | |
|---|---|
| Song by John Kirby and The Onyx Club Boys | |
| Published | 1938 |
| Songwriter(s) | Sid Robin, Charlie Shavers |
"Undecided" is a popular song written by Sid Robin and Charlie Shavers and published in 1938.
Recordings[]
- The first recording was made by John Kirby and The Onyx Club Boys on October 28, 1938, and released by Decca Records as catalog number 2216,[1] with the B-side, "From A Flat to C".[2]
- It was also recorded by Chick Webb and his Orchestra with vocal by Ella Fitzgerald on February 17, 1939 and released by Decca Records as catalog number 2323, with the B-side, "In the Groove at the Grove".[2]
- The Dandridge Sisters recorded a cover in July, 1939, and Django Reinhardt recorded a version with Quintette du Hot Club de France, and Beryl Davis on vocals, in August of the same year.
- The biggest hit version was recorded by The Ames Brothers with Les Brown's orchestra on June 25, 1951 and released by Coral Records as catalog number 60566, with the B-side, "Sentimental Journey".[3] It first reached the Billboard chart on September 28, 1951 and lasted 20 weeks on the chart, peaking at number 6.[4]
- Also in 1951, a bebop treatment of the song was released by Gene Ammons.[5] Billy May recorded the song as part of his 1955 album Arthur Murray Cha Cha Mambos.
- In 1960, Harry James released a version on his album, Harry James...Today. (MGM E-3848)
- Al Hirt released a version on his 1961 album, The Greatest Horn in the World.[6]
- Raffi recorded his version on his 1977 album, Adult Entertainment.[citation needed]
- Natalie Cole recorded the song for her 1993 album, Take a Look.[7]
Other media[]
This song is featured in the 2015 role-playing video game Fallout 4.[citation needed]
References[]
- ^ Jazz Bass Survey: sketches of 24 of the most influential jazz bassists in jazz history Archived 2006-12-30 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Jump up to: a b "DECCA (USA) 78rpm numerical listing discography: 2000 - 2500". 78discography.com. Retrieved 3 May 2021.
- ^ "45 discography for Coral Records 60000 series". Globaldogproductions.info. Retrieved 3 May 2021.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (1973). Top Pop Records 1940-1955. Record Research.
- ^ "Prestige Records Discography: 1951-1952". Jazzdisco.org. Retrieved 3 May 2021.
- ^ "Al Hirt With Henri René And His Orchestra – The Greatest Horn In The World (1961, Vinyl)". Discogs.com. Retrieved 3 May 2021.
- ^ "Natalie Cole – Take A Look (CD)". Discogs.com. Retrieved 3 May 2021.
Authority control  |
|
|---|
 | This pop song–related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by . |
Categories:
- 1938 songs
- 1951 songs
- Ames Brothers songs
- Al Hirt songs
- Ella Fitzgerald songs
- Natalie Cole songs
- Pop song stubs