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Moanin' Low

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Moanin' Low is a popular torch song. The music was written by Ralph Rainger; the lyrics by Howard Dietz. The song was published in 1929 and was introduced that same year in the musical revue The Little Show by Libby Holman becoming a hit[1] and Holman's signature song. A recording by The Charleston Chasers (vocal by Eva Taylor) was also popular in 1929.[2]

Since its publication, the song has become a popular jazz standard.

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References

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  1. ^ Whitburn, Joel (1986). Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890-1954. Wisconsin, USA: Record Research Inc. p. 216. ISBN 0-89820-083-0.
  2. ^ Whitburn, Joel (1986). Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890-1954. Wisconsin, USA: Record Research Inc. p. 81. ISBN 0-89820-083-0.
  3. ^ "The Online Discographical Project". 78discography.com. Retrieved September 23, 2018.
  4. ^ "The Online Discographical Project". 78discography.com. Retrieved September 23, 2018.
  5. ^ "The Online Discographical Project". 78discography.com. Retrieved September 23, 2018.
  6. ^ "The Online Discographical Project". 78discography.com. Retrieved September 23, 2018.
  7. ^ "The Online Discographical Project". 78discography.com. Retrieved September 23, 2018.
  8. ^ "Discogs.com". Discogs.com. Retrieved September 23, 2018.