Little White Lies

Dinah Shore

About Little White Lies

"Little White Lies" is a popular song, written by Walter Donaldson and published in 1930. It was recorded on July 25, 1930 by Fred Waring's Pennsylvanians (on the Victor label) with vocal by Clare Hanlon and The Waring Girls. Several other artists also recorded the song in 1930 including bandleaders Ted Wallace (Columbia) and Earl Burtnett (Brunswick) as well as vocalists Johnny Marvin (Victor), Marion Harris (Brunswick) and Lee Morse (Columbia). The organist Jesse Crawford also recorded it for Victor in 1930. The song was also recorded on small budget labels by Vincent Lopez, Harry Reser and Annette Hanshaw. In Britain, it was covered by Bob and Alf Pearson. Ella Fitzgerald recorded this in the spring of 1939 with Chick Webb's band, it was released on Decca. Moon Mullican also recorded the song in 1939 as featured vocalist with the Cliff Bruner Western swing group. A hit version was recorded by Dick Haymes on November 3, 1947. The recording was released by Decca Records as catalog number 24280. The record first reached the Billboard magazine charts on April 2, 1948 and lasted 23 weeks on the chart, peaking at #3. The song was also recorded by Dinah Shore on December 12, 1947 and released by Columbia Records as catalog number 38114. The record first reached the Billboard magazine charts on June 25, 1948 and lasted 1 week on the chart, at #28. The song had another revival in 1957, when a version by Betty Johnson (issued by Bally Records as catalog number 1033) reached #25 in its only week on the Billboard chart. The same year, United Kingdom singer Ruby Murray recorded a version on UK Columbia, catalog number DB 3994. 


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The moon was all aglow
But heaven was in your eyes
The night that you told me
Those little white lies

The stars all seemed to know
You didn't mean all those sighs
The night that you told me
Those little white lies

I try, but there's no forgetting
When evenin' appears
I sigh but there's no regretting
In spite of my tears

Who wouldn't believe those lips
Who wouldn't believe those eyes
The night that you told me
Those little white lies

I try, but there's no forgetting
When evenin' appears
I sigh but there's no regretting
In spite of my tears

The Devil was in your heart
But Heaven was in your eyes
The night that you told me
Those little white lies
Those lies
Teeny-weeny little white lies

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Dinah Shore

Dinah Shore (born Frances Rose Shore; February 29, 1916 – February 24, 1994) was an American singer, actress, and television personality. She reached the height of her popularity as a recording artist during the Big Band era of the 1940s and 1950s, but achieved even greater success a decade later, in television, mainly as hostess of a series of variety programs for Chevrolet. more »

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Written by: BOB MILLER

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Annette Hanshaw
"Little White Lies" is part of the discography of Annette Hanshaw, one of the first notable female jazz singers of the 1920s. - The song showcases Hanshaw’s smooth and relaxed vocal style which made her popular during the jazz age.
Betty Johnson
Betty Johnson covered the song "Little White Lies" in the late 1950s, capturing the pop style of the era. - Her version of the song features a full orchestral arrangement.
Chick Webb
Chick Webb, known for his fast-paced and dynamic style, gave a unique swing treatment to "Little White Lies". - Although primarily a drummer, Webb gave a remarkable performance of the song as a band leader.
Cliff Bruner
Cliff Bruner, a renowned Western Swing musician, also had a version of "Little White Lies". - Bruner’s version captures the Texan musical styles of the mid-20th century.
Dick Haymes
Dick Haymes was an Argentinian-born American actor and singer who also recorded "Little White Lies". - Haymes was popular during the 40s and 50s, and his handsome baritone voice brought a different flavor to the song.
Dinah Shore
Dinah Shore's version of "Little White Lies" showcases her sultry and distinctive voice, which made her one of the most popular singers of the 1940s. - The song is part of her extensive discography spanning over six decades.
Fred Waring
Fred Waring, the band leader of "Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians", performed "Little White Lies". - Waring's version brought together jazz elements and his band's distinctive choral arrangement styles.
The Hi-Lo's
The vocal quartet "The Hi-Lo's" covered "Little White Lies" with a distinctive mixed vocal arrangement, showing off their complex harmonies and sophisticated musical style. - The group was known for their innovative and high-quality vocal arrangements, often said to revolutionize the genre.

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