It Isn't Fair
"It Isn't Fair" is a popular song written by Richard Himber, Frank Warshauer, and Sylvester Sprigato and published in 1933. Isham Jones and His Orchestra (vocal by Rita Smith) had a hit with it the same year.[1]
| "It Isn't Fair" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Sammy Kaye | |
| Language | English |
| Published | 1933 |
| Length | 3:18 |
| Label | RCA Victor Records |
| Songwriter(s) | Richard Himber, Frank Warshauer, and Sylvester Sprigato |
1950 revival
The song enjoyed a revival in 1950 when the best-known version was done by Don Cornell and the Sammy Kaye orchestra. This recording was released by RCA Victor Records as catalog number 20-3609 (78 rpm) and 47-3115 (45 rpm). It first reached the Billboard Best Sellers chart on February 3, 1950 and lasted for 22 weeks on the chart, peaking at number three.[2]
Other hits with the song that year were by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra (vocal by Buddy Greco); Bill Farrell; and by Les Brown and His Orchestra (vocal by Four Hits and a Miss).[3]
Bing Crosby sang "It Isn't Fair" twice on his radio show in May 1950, though he never made a commercial recording of the song.[4]
The song did not appear in the UK's sheet music charts during this period.[5] However, a British cover version by Steve Conway was released in June 1950.[6]
Later notable versions
- Dinah Washington included it in her album Music for a First Love (1957).
- Billy Eckstine - recorded it for his album Don't Worry 'Bout Me (1962)
References
- Whitburn, Joel (1986). Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890-1954. Wisconsin, USA: Record Research Inc. p. 241. ISBN 0-89820-083-0.
- Whitburn, Joel (1973). Top Pop Records 1940-1955. Record Research.
- Whitburn, Joel (1986). Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890-1954. Wisconsin, USA: Record Research Inc. p. 530. ISBN 0-89820-083-0.
- "A Bing Crosby Discography - Part 4a - Song Index".
- Henson, Brian (1989). First hits, 1946-1959. Colin Morgan. London: Boxtree. ISBN 1-85283-268-1. OCLC 19389211.
- Andrews, Frank; Hayes, Jim; Smith, Michael (2010). Columbia Graphophone Company Ltd., 'DB' prefixed catalogue series. and 'LB' clef series. of 10 inch 78 rpm records. City Of London Phonograph and Gramophone Society.