"Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans" is a song written by
Eddie DeLange
Eddie DeLange (''né'' Edgar DeLange Moss; 15 January 1904 – 15 July 1949) was an American bandleader and lyricist. Famous artists who recorded some of DeLange's songs include Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Nat King Cole, Duk ...
and
Louis Alter
Louis Alter (June 18, 1902 – November 5, 1980) was an American pianist, songwriter and composer. At 13, he began playing piano in theaters showing silent films. He studied at the New England Conservatory of Music under the tutelage of Stuar ...
, which was first heard in the movie ''
'' in 1947, where it was performed by
Louis Armstrong and sung by
Billie Holiday
Billie Holiday (born Eleanora Fagan; April 7, 1915 – July 17, 1959) was an American jazz and swing music singer. Nicknamed "Lady Day" by her friend and music partner, Lester Young, Holiday had an innovative influence on jazz music and pop s ...
.
The song has been recorded by various artists, including:
References
1947 songs
Songs about New Orleans
Music of New Orleans
Louis Armstrong songs
Songs with music by Louis Alter
Songs with lyrics by Eddie DeLange
Film theme songs
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