album · November 3, 1951
Bill / Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man
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rhythm and bluesjazz
A 1951 single release from Ava Gardner, featuring the songs "Bill" and "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man". The A-side is a performance from the film Show Boat, while the B-side is a jazz standard.
- The A-side, "Bill," was co-written by Jerome Kern and P.G. Wodehouse, and was introduced by Eva Williams in the original 1917 Broadway production of Oh, Lady! Lady!
- Gardner's performance of "Bill" in the 1951 film adaptation of Show Boat was critically acclaimed, though her singing voice was dubbed by Annette Warren for the soundtrack.
- "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man" was also featured in the 1951 film Show Boat, and has been recorded by numerous artists including Paul Whiteman and Marilyn Monroe.
Ava Gardner was an American actress and singer, known for her roles in Hollywood films. She recorded and performed songs throughout her career, often in connection with her movie roles.
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