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SONG HOME IN-DEPTH COVER VERSIONS YOUR VIEWS "Lullaby of Broadway" Doris Day The song that gave Harry Warren his first Oscar but not before movie boss Jack Warner tried to change the lyrics. Song facts Composer Harry Warren Genre Easy Album Young Man With a Horn Year of Release 1951 In cover versions David Essex goes cabaret with his cover, while Bette Midler and Frank Sinatra also recorded versions of the song. Listen to David Essex MORE COVER VERSIONS Doris Day 26% David Essex 39% Winifred Shaw 10% Frankie Vaughan 2% Bette Midler 18% Frank Sinatra 6% VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE... ... the noisiest lullaby in motion picture history ... Russell Davies Listen to Russell Davies on the song READ MORE COMMENTS... Make a comment Your Name and Town/City: Your Message: Songwriting tips Find out more about writing your own songs in the Songwriting Guides Test your knowledge Take the "Lullaby of Broadway" quiz and then vote for your favourite! TAKE THE CHALLENGE! Newsletter sign-up Sign up for updates on new songs, documentaries and live events Like this song? Try these... Cry Me a River Julie London DON'T MISS Doves Special guests on Dermot's show this week What's on Radio 2 Documentaries Find out more about current and forthcoming documentaries on Radio 2.

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