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George Gershwin

Do, Do, Do

1927 · via Ira Gershwin

George Gershwin’s recording of “Do, Do, Do” came out in 1927, the earliest year on file; Gertrude Lawrence’s came out the same year. George Gershwin shares the writing credit with Ira Gershwin. Also recorded by Doris Day (released 1951), Julie Andrews (released 1968) and Dolores Gray (released 1957), among 28 recordings of this work on MusicBrainz.

George Gershwin – Do, Do, Do
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Ira had the words, but the first recording of "Do, Do, Do" came from the co-writer who shared the credit with him. Put his 1927 take next to Ira's own and you can hear the song from both sides of the desk.

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▶Do-Do-Do - George Gershwin plays his own composition (1926)
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Credited writers: George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin.

Earliest release on file: this one, 1927, the same year as Gertrude Lawrence.

Other recordings on file · first release year

28 recordings of this work on MusicBrainz.

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Ira shares the writing credit on "Do, Do, Do" with one partner, who also made the song's first recording. Who was that co-writer?George Gershwin
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