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Bye Bye Blackbird (ver. 4) by Ray Henderson - Piano Sheets and Free Sheet Music

  
About the Song
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"Bye Bye Blackbird" is a song published in 1926 by the American composer Ray Henderson and lyricist Mort Dixon. It is considered a popular standard and was first recorded by Gene Austin in 1926.[1] It was the No. 16 song of 1926 according to Pop Culture Madness.[2] John Coltrane won the 1981 Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Performance, Soloist for his rendition of the song.[3] Recordings of the song often include only the chorus; the verses are far less known.[4] The song was also copied by "Charlie and His Orchestra," German Karl Schwedler, of "The Templin Band" during World War II as part of Joseph Goebbel's propaganda campaign. However, the lyrics were changed to reflect the German political rhetoric of the time and intended to demoralize the Allied forces. The tune(s) were sung in English and aimed at American and British troops as well as British citizens. The song and subsequent.    Download this sheet!
About the Artist
Ray Henderson (December 1, 1896 – December 31, 1970), was an American songwriter. Born Raymond Brost in Buffalo, New York, Henderson moved to New York City and became a popular composer in Tin Pan Alley. He was one third of a successful songwriting and music publishing team with Lew Brown and Buddy De Sylva from 1925 through 1930, responsible for several editions of the revue called George White's Scandals and such book musicals as Good News, Hold Everything!, and Follow Thru. After De Sylva's departure, Henderson continued to write with Brown through 1933, then worked with other partners. Henderson's biggest hit songs included "That Old Gang of Mine", "Annabelle" (both 1923), "Bye Bye Blackbird", "Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue", "I'm Sitting on Top of the World" (all 1925), "The Varsity Drag" (1927), "You're The Cream In My Coffee" (1928), "Button Up Your Overcoat", "You Are My Lucky Star" "I'm A Dreamer, Aren't We All", "Keep Your Sunny Side Up" (1929), "The Thrill Is Gone", and "Life Is Just a Bowl of Cherries" (1931). Henderson also worked as an accompanist to song and dance acts in Vaudeville. His last Broadway show was a resuscitation of.
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