Pennies from Heaven (song) facts for kids
"Pennies from Heaven" is a very famous American song from 1936. Arthur Johnston wrote the music, and Johnny Burke wrote the words.
The song was first heard in a movie called Pennies from Heaven in 1936. The famous singer Bing Crosby sang it in the film. He was joined by Georgie Stoll and his Orchestra.
Many other great singers have performed this song over the years. These include Billie Holiday, Doris Day, Tony Bennett, and Frank Sinatra.
A Hit Song
Bing Crosby's recording of "Pennies from Heaven" was a huge success. It was released on July 24, 1936. This version stayed at the top of the music charts for ten weeks that year.
The song was so important that it was added to the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2004. The Grammy Hall of Fame honors recordings that are very special and have lasting value.
Bing Crosby recorded the song more than once. He made another version with the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra in August 1936. He also included it on his 1954 album, Bing: A Musical Autobiography.
Other Famous Versions
Many artists have recorded their own versions of "Pennies from Heaven." Here are some of the well-known ones:
- Louis Armstrong recorded it in 1936 and again in 1947.
- Count Basie performed it with Jimmy Rushing in 1937.
- The Dave Brubeck Quartet included it on their 1954 album "Brubeck Time."
- Stan Getz and Oscar Peterson recorded it together in 1975.
- Billie Holiday's version was used in the 1994 movie Corrina, Corrina.
- Louis Prima featured the song on his 1957 album The Call of the Wildest.
- Frank Sinatra sang it with Count Basie in 1962.
- The Skyliners had a hit with their version in 1960. It reached number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
- Seth MacFarlane sang it in the 2016 animated movie Sing.
See also
In Spanish: Pennies from Heaven (canción) para niños
