"Louise" is a song written by
Leo Robin and
Richard A. Whiting for the 1929 film Innocents of Paris, where it was performed by
Maurice Chevalier.[2][3] The song was Chevalier's first hit in the
United States, and was among the best selling records for 10 weeks in the summer of 1929.[4] Chevalier recorded the song again in 1946 with Henri René's Orchestra for RCA Victor.[5]
Other recordings
The same year of Chevalier's recording,
Bing Crosby also recorded the song.[4] Crosby's version was recorded on March 15, 1929 with
Paul Whiteman and his orchestra[6] and was a hit in that summer.[4] Crosby also recorded a comedy version with
The Rhythm Boys on April 10, 1929.
"Louise" is a song written by
Leo Robin and
Richard A. Whiting for the 1929 film Innocents of Paris, where it was performed by
Maurice Chevalier.[2][3] The song was Chevalier's first hit in the
United States, and was among the best selling records for 10 weeks in the summer of 1929.[4] Chevalier recorded the song again in 1946 with Henri René's Orchestra for RCA Victor.[5]
Other recordings
The same year of Chevalier's recording,
Bing Crosby also recorded the song.[4] Crosby's version was recorded on March 15, 1929 with
Paul Whiteman and his orchestra[6] and was a hit in that summer.[4] Crosby also recorded a comedy version with
The Rhythm Boys on April 10, 1929.