When I Grow Too Old to Dream

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When I Grow Too Old to Dream
by Sigmund Romberg
GenrePop standard
Textby Oscar Hammerstein II
Published1934

"When I Grow Too Old to Dream" is a popular song with music by Sigmund Romberg and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, published in 1934.

The song was introduced by Evelyn Laye and Ramon Novarro in the film The Night Is Young (1935).[1] It has since become a pop standard, recorded by many artists, notably Nat King Cole, The Everly Brothers and Gracie Fields.

Other versions

In popular culture

References

  1. ^ Tyler, Don (2007). Hit Songs, 1900-1955: American Popular Music of the Pre-Rock Era. McFarland. p. 429. ISBN 9780786429462. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
  2. ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 418.
  3. ^ Decca Records in the 27500 to 27999 series
  4. ^ Ed Townsend, "When I Grow Too Old to Dream" chart position Retrieved August 15, 2016.
  5. ^ Back at the Chicken Shack - Jimmy Smith | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic, retrieved 2020-05-19

External links

Recordings from the Internet Archive.