Popular song written by Harry Stone & Jack Stapp, the first recordings of the song, date from 1949, Phil Harris And His Orchestra (RCA), Tommy Duncan And His Western All-Stars (capitol), but most recordings were made in 1950, the most successful of all was that of Red Foley, recorded in 1950 for the Decca label. The recording of Red was a success, it reached number one on February 4, 1950, and remained 12 weeks in a row at number one. , until May 5, 1950.
The song was covered by many singers like: Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Faron Young, Bill Darnell … and many more.
Tommy Duncan And His Western All-Stars 1949 (Capitol)
Phil Harris And His Orchestra 1949 (RCA)
Frank Sinatra 1950 (Columbia)
Bing Crosby 1950 (Brunswick)
Bradford & Romano 1950 (RCA)
Freddy Cannon 1960 (Swan records)
Brian Penglase 1960 (Planet Records)
Tommy Wills 1976 (Country International)
Chubby Wise 1978 (Stonway Records)

Phil Harris And His Orchestra 1949 (RCA)
Frank Sinatra 1950 (Columbia)
Bing Crosby 1950 (Brunswick)
Bradford & Romano 1950 (RCA)
Freddy Cannon 1960 (Swan records)
Brian Penglase 1960 (Planet Records)
Tommy Wills 1976 (Country International)
Chubby Wise 1978 (Stonway Records)
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