Just A-Sittin' and A-Rockin'
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Trivia
Early pressings of Victor 27587, released 12Sep41, show "Just a-Settin' and a-Rockin'"; the title was ordered changed to "Just a-Sittin' and a-Rockin'" on labels printed after "2/19" (19Feb42?); no copyright for this song was registered in the 1940s.
Notable recordings
- Johnny Dankworth - The Best of Johnny Dankworth (2008)
- June Christy - Recalls Those Kenton Days (1959), The Best Of The Capitol Years
- Ella Fitzgerald - Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Duke Ellington Songbook (1958)
- Stan Kenton - On AFRS: 1944-45 (2006) vocal by June Christy
- Chris Barber's Jazz and Blues Band with Ray Nance on trumpet at the Funkhaus, Hannover 28 September 1974
See also
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