That Certain Feeling
| "That Certain Feeling" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| Language | English |
| Released | 1925 |
| Genre | Jazz |
| Composer(s) | George Gershwin |
| Lyricist(s) | Ira Gershwin |
"That Certain Feeling" is a 1925 song composed by George Gershwin, with lyrics by Ira Gershwin.
It was introduced by Allen Kearns and Queenie Smith in the 1925 musical Tip-Toes. It was later used as the title of a 1956 Bob Hope film when it was performed during the opening credits by Pearl Bailey and later reprised by Bob Hope
Notable recordings
- Dorothy Dickson and Allen Kearns, Jack Clarke, G. Myddleton - rec. September 9, 1926 - released as Columbia 91298, matrix WA 1887
- Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra - recorded on December 24, 1925 for Victor Records, catalog No. 19920. A popular version in 1926.
- Josephine Baker - rec. 1926 - released as Odeon 49.171
- Shirley Ross - for the Decca 78rpm album George Gershwin Songs, Vol. 1 (1939).
- Ella Fitzgerald - rec. 1959 - from Ella Fitzgerald Sings the George and Ira Gershwin Songbook
- George Gershwin - rec. 1926
- Layton & Johnstone - rec. November 1926 - released as Columbia WA 4530
- Pearl Bailey - for her album Singing & Swinging (1960).
- Les Brown and Jo Ann Greer - recorded May 18, 1956 - released as Capitol 3463.