Laughing on the Outside (Crying on the Inside)
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"Laughing on the Outside (Crying on the Inside)" is a popular
song
.
The music was written by Bernie Wayne, the lyrics by Ben Raleigh. The song was published in 1946
.
Three versions were popular in 1946: by Dinah Shore
, by Andy Russell
, and by Sammy Kaye
and his Orchestra (with vocal by Billy Williams
).
The recording by Dinah Shore
was released by Columbia Records
as catalog number
36964. It first reached the Billboard
charts on April 18, 1946, and lasted nine weeks on the chart, peaking at #3. This version was one side of a two-sided hit, the other side being the #2 hit, "The Gypsy
."
The recording by Andy Russell
was released by Capitol Records
as catalog number 252. It first reached the Billboard charts on May 2, 1946, and lasted seven weeks on the chart, peaking at #4.
The recording by Sammy Kaye
was released by RCA Victor Records as catalog number 20-1856. It first reached the Billboard charts on May 16, 1946, and lasted four weeks on the chart, peaking at #7.
Frances Irwin sings the song at the Danceland club (set) in the movie Gun Crazy
, produced in 1949.
In 1959, the venerable R&B vocal group, The Harptones (featuring Willy Winfield) recorded a version for Morty Craft's Warwick Records.
In 1962, Ella Fitzgerald
recorded it on her Rhythm Is My Business
, and Aretha Franklin
for her album "Laughing on the Outside
".
Also, in 1962, New Jersey singer Bernadette Carroll recorded a teen version on Tom DeCillis' Julia Records.
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Song
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.
The music was written by Bernie Wayne, the lyrics by Ben Raleigh. The song was published in 1946
1946 in music
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Three versions were popular in 1946: by Dinah Shore
Dinah Shore
Dinah Shore was an American singer, actress, and television personality...
, by Andy Russell
Andy Russell (singer)
Andy Russell was an American popular vocalist, specializing in traditional pop and Latin music.He was born Andrés Rabago Pérez in the Boyle Heights area of East Los Angeles. He was one of ten children born to parents who were Mexican immigrants of Spanish descent...
, and by Sammy Kaye
Sammy Kaye
Sammy Kaye , born Samuel Zarnocay, Jr., was an American bandleader and songwriter, whose tag line, "Swing and sway with Sammy Kaye", became one of the most famous of the Big Band Era.-Biography:...
and his Orchestra (with vocal by Billy Williams
Billy Williams (singer)
Billy Williams was an African-American singer, who had a successful cover recording of Fats Waller's "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter" in 1957. The record sold over one million copies, and was awarded a gold disc...
).
The recording by Dinah Shore
Dinah Shore
Dinah Shore was an American singer, actress, and television personality...
was released by Columbia Records
Columbia Records
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as catalog number
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36964. It first reached the Billboard
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charts on April 18, 1946, and lasted nine weeks on the chart, peaking at #3. This version was one side of a two-sided hit, the other side being the #2 hit, "The Gypsy
The Gypsy (song)
"The Gypsy" is a popular song written by Billy Reid, and published in 1945."The Gypsy" was originally introduced in the United Kingdom by Reid's orchestra and vocalist Dorothy Squires...
."
The recording by Andy Russell
Andy Russell (singer)
Andy Russell was an American popular vocalist, specializing in traditional pop and Latin music.He was born Andrés Rabago Pérez in the Boyle Heights area of East Los Angeles. He was one of ten children born to parents who were Mexican immigrants of Spanish descent...
was released by Capitol Records
Capitol Records
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as catalog number 252. It first reached the Billboard charts on May 2, 1946, and lasted seven weeks on the chart, peaking at #4.
The recording by Sammy Kaye
Sammy Kaye
Sammy Kaye , born Samuel Zarnocay, Jr., was an American bandleader and songwriter, whose tag line, "Swing and sway with Sammy Kaye", became one of the most famous of the Big Band Era.-Biography:...
was released by RCA Victor Records as catalog number 20-1856. It first reached the Billboard charts on May 16, 1946, and lasted four weeks on the chart, peaking at #7.
Frances Irwin sings the song at the Danceland club (set) in the movie Gun Crazy
Gun Crazy
Gun Crazy is a 1950 film noir feature film starring Peggy Cummins and John Dall in a story about the crime-spree of a gun-toting husband and wife. The film was directed by Joseph H. Lewis, and produced by Frank King and Maurice King...
, produced in 1949.
In 1959, the venerable R&B vocal group, The Harptones (featuring Willy Winfield) recorded a version for Morty Craft's Warwick Records.
In 1962, Ella Fitzgerald
Ella Fitzgerald
Ella Jane Fitzgerald , also known as the "First Lady of Song" and "Lady Ella," was an American jazz and song vocalist...
recorded it on her Rhythm Is My Business
Rhythm Is My Business
Rhythm Is My Business is a 1962 studio album by the American jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald. The album was recorded with a 'Big Band' and arranged and conducted by the American R&B organist Bill Doggett....
, and Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin
Aretha Louise Franklin is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. Although known for her soul recordings and referred to as The Queen of Soul, Franklin is also adept at jazz, blues, R&B, gospel music, and rock. Rolling Stone magazine ranked her atop its list of The Greatest Singers of All...
for her album "Laughing on the Outside
Laughing on the Outside
Laughing On The Outside is the fourth studio album recorded by soul singer Aretha Franklin for Columbia Records. The album was recorded at Columbia Recording Studios in New York and Hollywood, and released in late 1963.-Release:...
".
Also, in 1962, New Jersey singer Bernadette Carroll recorded a teen version on Tom DeCillis' Julia Records.