John Silver

Jimmy Dorsey orchestra playes this song written by he and Ray Krise and was performed in the 1944 film 'Lost In Harlem"

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Music

Tags:

• big band
• 1944

[neverknewtillnow]

@kingoma61

I recorded this clip from a program years ago titled "Big Bands."

[kingoma61]

I have created a Wikipedia page for "John Silver". Just search for "John Silver (1938 Jimmy Dorsey song)". Do you know the source for your posted film clip? Is it a Soundie? I can add this information to the Wikipedia page. "John Silver" was also released as a V-Disc, No. 117, and 409 under the title "Long John Silver".

[neverknewtillnow]

@kingoma61

Thanks for the bio.

[kingoma61]

"John Silver" was composed by Jimmy Dorsey and Ray Krise and was released as a Decca 78 single in 1938. The instrumental was featured on V-Disc as No. 117. The song was also re-arranged and released on a V-Disc, No. 409, under the title "Long John Silver". The instrumental was performed in the Abbott and Costello comedy film Lost in a Harem. Jimmy Dorsey is wearing a fez. Due to the strike that began in 1942, no new recordings were made so Jimmy Dorsey, like other bands, turned to the movies.