This single was released in 1941 and, according to the Guinness Book of World Records, is best selling single of ALL TIME with sales estimated to be in excess of 50 million. In 1942 this track hit the top of Your Hit Parade and remained there until 1943. It also returned to the number one position for Christmas 1945 and 1946. This song was originally in one film before having a film created especially for this track. The singer said that “a jackdaw with a cleft palate could have sing it successfully” but it has been associated with this singer ever since. This original version, from the 1942 film Holiday Inn, also stars Marjorie Reynolds, although the singing voice is that of Martha Mears. The song has been covered a staggering 82 different times.
HOLIDAY INN TRAILER
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