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"'Deed I Do" is a 1926 jazz standard composed by Fred Rose with lyrics by Walter Hirsch.[1] It was introduced by vaudeville performer S. L. Stambaugh[2] and popularized by Ben Bernie's recording.[3] It was recorded by influential clarinetist and bandleader Benny Goodman as his debut recording in December 1926 with Ben Pollack and His Californians.[4] Ruth Etting's rendition of the song became a top ten hit in 1927[5] as did the version by Johnny Marvin.[6]
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Other recorded versions
- Lena Horne with Luther Henderson's Orchestra (May 1948); reached No. 26 in the US charts.[7]
- Blossom Dearie - for her 1957 album Blossom Dearie
- Perry Como - for his 1957 album We Get Letters.[8]
- Ella Fitzgerald and Count Basie on their 1963 album Ella and Basie!.[9]
- Marvin Gaye & Mary Wells on their album Together (1964).[10]
- Matt Dusk and Margaret — Just the Two of Us (2015)[11]
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