On this Day in Movie History, June 3, 1952: Frank Sinatra Records the Classic "Birth of the Blues"

On this day, June 3, 1952, Frank Sinatra recorded the classic "Birth of the Blues" for Columbia Records. The music was written by Ray Henderson, the lyrics by Buddy G. DeSylva and Lew Brown. Published in 1926, recorded in 1927 by "Whispering" Jack Smith, the Hamilton Sisters and Fordyce (Three X Sisters), and by Cab...

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