"Wanita" is a song made popular by
Al Jolson in 1923. Written by
Tin Pan Alley songwriters,
Al Sherman
Avrum Sherman (September 7, 1897 – September 16, 1973), pen name Al Sherman, was a Russian-American songwriter and composer active during the Tin Pan Alley era in American music history. Some of his most recognizable song titles include: "Yo ...
and
Sam Coslow, it was their first hit song. The song is about a man who is love with a girl (Juanita) who only wants nothing to do with him so he wrote this song to win her back.
The song is alternatively titled "Juanita" or "Wanita (Wanna Eat, Wanna Eat)".
External links
Internet Archive's downloadable copy of Al Jolson's 1923 recording
American jazz songs
Songs written by Sam Coslow
Songs written by Al Sherman
Al Jolson songs
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