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Once in a While (1937 song)

Once in a While (1937 song)

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"Once in a While" is a popular song, written by Michael Edwards with lyrics by Bud Green. The song was published in 1937. The song is a much-recorded standard.

  • Tommy Dorsey's recording in 1937 went to number one in the United States.[1]
  • One of the best-known recordings was made by Patti Page in 1952 (on Mercury 5867).
  • The song was revived in doo-wop style by the Chimes in 1960, and their version peaked at number eleven on the Billboard Hot 100 in January 1961.[1]
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