"Deed I Do" is a 1926

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composed by Fred Rose with lyrics by Walter Hirsch. It was introduced by

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performer S. L. Stambaugh and popularized by

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's recording. It was recorded by influential clarinetist and bandleader

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as his debut recording in December 1926 with

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and His Californians.

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's rendition of the song became a top ten hit in 1927 as did the version by

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Other recorded versions

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with Luther Henderson's Orchestra (May 1948); reached No. 26 in the US charts. *

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- for her 1957 album erve, recorded September 1956, released April 1957*

Perry Como Pierino Ronald "Perry" Como (; May 18, 1912 – May 12, 2001) was an American singer, actor, and television personality. During a career spanning more than half a century, he recorded exclusively for RCA Victor for 44 years, from 1943 until 1987 ...

- for his 1957 album '' We Get Letters''. *

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and

Count Basie William James "Count" Basie (; August 21, 1904 – April 26, 1984) was an American jazz pianist, organist, bandleader, and composer. In 1935, he formed the Count Basie Orchestra, and in 1936 took them to Chicago for a long engagement and the ...

on their 1963 album ''

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''. *

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on their album ''

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'' (1964). * Matt Dusk and

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— '' Just the Two of Us'' (2015)

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List of artists who have performed Deed I Do"
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