"(Up A) Lazy River" is a
popular tune and
song
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by
Hoagy Carmichael and
Sidney Arodin, published in
1930. The melody is by Arodin, arranged and with words modified by Carmichael. It is considered a
jazz standard
Jazz standards are musical compositions that are an important part of the musical repertoire of jazz musicians, in that they are widely known, performed, and recorded by jazz musicians, and widely known by listeners. There is no definitive List ...
and
pop standard, and has been recorded by many artists.
Charting versions
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Bobby Darin
Bobby Darin (born Walden Robert Cassotto; May 14, 1936 – December 20, 1973) was an American singer, songwriter, and actor who performed Pop music, pop, Swing music, swing, Folk music, folk, rock and roll, and country music.
Darin started ...
(1961) No. 14 hit on the
Hot 100, No. 16
Canada
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Si Zentner and his orchestra (1961) No. 19
CAN
References
See also
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List of 1930s jazz standards
1930 songs
Songs written by Sidney Arodin
Bobby Darin songs
Songs with music by Hoagy Carmichael
1930s jazz standards
Louis Armstrong songs
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