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River, Stay 'Way From My Door is a 1931 song written by Mort Dixon, Harry M. Woods[1]. In the same year it was recorded for the first by Jimmie Noone and his orchestra[2]. However, its most famous rendition was by Frank Sinatra in 1960 for Capitol Records[3], backed by a Nelson Riddle orchestra[4]. Sinatra's version featured on the 1961 compilation album All The Way[5] and was included as a bonus track on Frank Sinatra's album Come Swing With Me! in the following year.
Chart Performance[edit]
In 1960, Frank Sinatra's version reached a peak position of 82 and had a two week stint on the U.S Billboard Hot 100™ charts[6]. The song also reached a peak position of 18 and spent 9 weeks in the UK charts[7].
Other recorded versions[edit]
- Teddy Randazzo, (The Way of the Clown, Jasmine Records, 1958)[8]
- The Dave Brubeck Quartet, (Brubeck and Rushing, Columbia, 1960)[9]
- Fiona Apple, (Performed live at Club Largo, 2005)[10]
References[edit]
- ^ Staff, Rock Cellar Magazine (2023-10-27). "Frank Sinatra 'Platinum' Collection Available Now, 2-CD/4-LP Sets". Rock Cellar Magazine. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
- ^ "Song: River, Stay 'Way from My Door written by Mort Dixon, Harry M. Woods | SecondHandSongs". secondhandsongs.com. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
- ^ "Frank Sinatra - The Capitol Years". www.jazzdiscography.com. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
- ^ "Riddle Me This: Jazz Artists Remember Arranger Nelson Riddle on His Centennial - JAZZIZ Magazine". 2021-06-01. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
- ^ All the Way [Capitol] - Frank Sinatra | Album | AllMusic, retrieved 2024-06-20
- ^ "Frank Sinatra | Biography, Music & News". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
- ^ "FRANK SINATRA". Official Charts. 1954-07-15. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
- ^ Family, Bear. "Teddy Randazzo CD: The Way Of The Clown (2-CD)". Bear Family Records. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
- ^ Brubeck & Rushing - The Dave Brubeck Quartet |... | AllMusic, retrieved 2024-06-20
- ^ "Fiona Apple - Extraordinary Machine (2005, CD) - Discogs". Discogs.