You Call Everybody Darlin'
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"You Call Everybody Darlin'" is a popular
song
. It was written by Sam Martin
, Ben Trace
, and Clem Watts and published in 1946
.
Several versions were recorded that charted in 1948
(mostly recorded that year, but at least one possibly in the previous year): by Al Trace
(Clem Watts' real name; the biggest-selling version), Bob Vincent
, Jack Smith, The Andrews Sisters
, Jerry Wayne, and Jack Lathrop
. The song was also recorded by Art Lund
that year.
The Al Trace
recording was released by Regent Records
as catalog number
117. The record first reached the Billboard magazine charts on June 18, 1948 and lasted 22 weeks on the chart, peaking at #1.
The Bob Vincent
recording was released by Mercury Records
as catalog number 5155. The record first reached the Billboard magazine charts on July 23, 1948 and lasted 12 weeks on the chart, peaking at #13.
The Jack Smith recording was recorded about December 30, 1947 and released by Capitol Records
as catalog number 15155. The record first reached the Billboard magazine charts on August 13, 1948 and lasted 9 weeks on the chart, peaking at #13.
The Andrews Sisters
recording was recorded on July 26, 1948 and released by Decca Records
as catalog number 24490. The flip side was "Underneath the Arches
". The record first reached the Billboard magazine charts on August 27, 1948 and lasted 9 weeks on the chart, peaking at #16.
The Jerry Wayne recording was recorded on July 7, 1948 and released by Columbia Records
as catalog number 38286. The record first reached the Billboard magazine charts on September 10, 1948 and lasted 1 week on the chart, at #26.
The Jack Lathrop
recording was released by RCA Victor Records as catalog number 20-3109. The record first reached the Billboard magazine charts on September 17, 1948 and lasted 2 weeks on the chart, peaking at #27.
The Art Lund
version was recorded on July 16, 1948 and released by MGM Records
as catalog number 10258.
Country singer Lamar Morris revived the tune as a minor country chart song in 1973. American country music artist K. T. Oslin
covered the song on her 1990 album, Love in a Small Town
. It was the fourth single released from the project and reached #69 on the Billboard
Hot Country Singles & Tracks
chart.
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. It was written by Sam Martin
Sam Martin
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, Ben Trace
Ben Trace
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, and Clem Watts and published in 1946
1946 in music
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Several versions were recorded that charted in 1948
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(mostly recorded that year, but at least one possibly in the previous year): by Al Trace
Al Trace
Albert J. Trace was a prolific American songwriter and orchestra leader of the 1930s, 40s and 50s whose peak of popularity was reached in the Chicago area during the height of the Big Band era....
(Clem Watts' real name; the biggest-selling version), Bob Vincent
Bob Vincent
Bob Vincent was a big band singer and theatrical agent.Born Vincent John Cernuto, he started singing in bands in the 1940s. He was the featured vocalist on the song You Call Everybody Darling, as recorded by Al Trace in 1948. This recording peaked at # 13.Mr...
, Jack Smith, The Andrews Sisters
The Andrews Sisters
The Andrews Sisters were a highly successful close harmony singing group of the swing and boogie-woogie eras. The group consisted of three sisters: contralto LaVerne Sophia Andrews , soprano Maxene Angelyn Andrews , and mezzo-soprano Patricia Marie "Patty" Andrews...
, Jerry Wayne, and Jack Lathrop
Jack Lathrop
Jack Lathrop was an American vocalist and guitarist who recorded for RCA Victor as “Jack Lathrop and his Drugstore Cowboys” and had a couple of minor hits, in part because of the Petrillo recording bans.-Career:...
. The song was also recorded by Art Lund
Art Lund
Art Lund was an American baritone singer, initially with bandleaders Benny Goodman and Harry James, and was also a television and stage actor.-Biography:...
that year.
The Al Trace
Al Trace
Albert J. Trace was a prolific American songwriter and orchestra leader of the 1930s, 40s and 50s whose peak of popularity was reached in the Chicago area during the height of the Big Band era....
recording was released by Regent Records
Regent Records
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as catalog number
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117. The record first reached the Billboard magazine charts on June 18, 1948 and lasted 22 weeks on the chart, peaking at #1.
The Bob Vincent
Bob Vincent
Bob Vincent was a big band singer and theatrical agent.Born Vincent John Cernuto, he started singing in bands in the 1940s. He was the featured vocalist on the song You Call Everybody Darling, as recorded by Al Trace in 1948. This recording peaked at # 13.Mr...
recording was released by Mercury Records
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as catalog number 5155. The record first reached the Billboard magazine charts on July 23, 1948 and lasted 12 weeks on the chart, peaking at #13.
The Jack Smith recording was recorded about December 30, 1947 and released by Capitol Records
Capitol Records
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as catalog number 15155. The record first reached the Billboard magazine charts on August 13, 1948 and lasted 9 weeks on the chart, peaking at #13.
The Andrews Sisters
The Andrews Sisters
The Andrews Sisters were a highly successful close harmony singing group of the swing and boogie-woogie eras. The group consisted of three sisters: contralto LaVerne Sophia Andrews , soprano Maxene Angelyn Andrews , and mezzo-soprano Patricia Marie "Patty" Andrews...
recording was recorded on July 26, 1948 and released by Decca Records
Decca Records
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as catalog number 24490. The flip side was "Underneath the Arches
Underneath the Arches (song)
"Underneath the Arches" is a 1931 popular song with words and music by Bud Flanagan, and additional lyrics by Reg Connelly. It was one of the most famous songs of the duo Flanagan and Allen....
". The record first reached the Billboard magazine charts on August 27, 1948 and lasted 9 weeks on the chart, peaking at #16.
The Jerry Wayne recording was recorded on July 7, 1948 and released by Columbia Records
Columbia Records
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as catalog number 38286. The record first reached the Billboard magazine charts on September 10, 1948 and lasted 1 week on the chart, at #26.
The Jack Lathrop
Jack Lathrop
Jack Lathrop was an American vocalist and guitarist who recorded for RCA Victor as “Jack Lathrop and his Drugstore Cowboys” and had a couple of minor hits, in part because of the Petrillo recording bans.-Career:...
recording was released by RCA Victor Records as catalog number 20-3109. The record first reached the Billboard magazine charts on September 17, 1948 and lasted 2 weeks on the chart, peaking at #27.
The Art Lund
Art Lund
Art Lund was an American baritone singer, initially with bandleaders Benny Goodman and Harry James, and was also a television and stage actor.-Biography:...
version was recorded on July 16, 1948 and released by MGM Records
MGM Records
MGM Records was a record label started by the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film studio in 1946, for the purpose of releasing soundtrack albums of their musical films. Later it became a pop label, lasting into the 1970s...
as catalog number 10258.
Country singer Lamar Morris revived the tune as a minor country chart song in 1973. American country music artist K. T. Oslin
K. T. Oslin
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covered the song on her 1990 album, Love in a Small Town
Love in a Small Town
Love in a Small Town is the third studio album by American country music artist K. T. Oslin. It was released by RCA Records in 1990. "Two Hearts," "Come Next Monday," "Mary and Willie," "You Call Everybody Darling" and "Cornell Crawford" were released as singles...
. It was the fourth single released from the project and reached #69 on the Billboard
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Hot Country Singles & Tracks
Hot Country Songs
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chart.