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Mary Brown

 

Words and Music by Frank Loesser, 1944

 

Recorded during the American Federation of Musicians ( AFM ) recording ban

Vocal with unidentified mixed chorus only

 

Recorded at RCA Victor Studio 1, New York City

Recording Time 2:30

 

Recorded June 27, 1944, Matrix No. D4VB - 184  Take 1 - 1A

Single release: RCA-78RPM-20-1592

Single Flip Side: "Lili Marlene"

 

Notes: Written for the Army Special Services Show "About Face" at Camp Shanks, New York. 

It became a popular song and the basis of the WAC revue "PFC Mary Brown."

 

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Recorded during the American Federation of Musicians ( AFM ) recording ban

Vocal with unidentified mixed chorus only

Recorded at RCA Victor Studio 1, New York City

Recording Time 2:30

Recorded June 27, 1944

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