"More Than You Know" is a popular song. The music was written by Vincent Youmans, the lyrics by Billy Rose and Edward Eliscu. The song was published in 1929. The song was introduced in the stage musical Great Day where it was popularized by Jane Froman. It was subsequently included in two musical films: Hit the Deck (1955, sung by Tony Martin, and Funny Lady (1975), sung by Barbra Streisand. It has been recorded by many artists. Including Star Trek Next Generation's Brent Spiner on his 1991 album 'Ol' Yellow Eyes Is Back'.
Recorded versions
- Ann-Margret (1961)
- Mildred Bailey (recorded February 12, 1942; re-released in 1951 by Decca Records as catalog number 27919[1])
- Anita Baker
- Count Basie and his orchestra (recorded November 17, 1941; released by OKeh Records as catalog number 6584[2])
- Pat Boone (1959)
- Teresa Brewer (1959)
- Bill Challis and his orchestra (vocal: Bea Wain) (1936)
- Cher
- Buddy Clark
- Rosemary Clooney (1963, 1992)
- Perry Como [recorded March 12, 1946 (released by RCA Victor Records as catalog number 20-1877-B[3]) and January 11, 1951[3] (released by RCA Victor Records as catalog number 20-4033[4])]
- Rita Coolidge
- Kim Criswell
- Vic Damone
- Blossom Dearie (1956)
- Jimmy Dorsey
- Tommy Dorsey
- Larry Elgart and his orchestra (recorded January 26, 1954; released by Decca Records as catalog number 29043[5])
- Ruth Etting (recorded November 12, 1929; released by Columbia Records as catalog number 2038D[6])
- Ella Fitzgerald (1949)
- Jane Froman
- Jan Garber
- Judy Garland (1958)
- Crystal Gayle (2003)
- Benny Goodman and his orchestra (vocal: Helen Forrest) (1940)
- Connie Haines
- Roy Hamilton (1960)
- Erskine Hawkins and his orchestra (recorded October 2, 1939; released by Bluebird Records as catalog number 10504A[7])
- Dick Haymes
- Ted Heath Big Band (1961)
- The Hi-Lo's (1961)
- Billie Holiday (1939)
- Libby Holman and orchestra (recorded November 1929; released by Brunswick Records as catalog number 4613[8])
- Lena Horne (1946)
- Harry James
- Al Jolson
- Morgana King (1958)
- Mario Lanza
- Steve Lawrence
- Lennon Sisters
- Johnny Mathis (1959)
- Tina May (2004)
- Carmen McRae (1973)
- Mayo Methot (Broadway Production) (1929)
- Liza Minnelli
- Helen Morgan
- Ray Noble
- Anita O'Day (1989)
- Patti Page (1966)
- Elaine Paige (1994)
- The Platters
- Della Reese (1960)
- Diane Schuur
- Frank Sinatra (1979)
- Carol Sloane (2003)
- Charlie Spivak and his orchestra (vocal: Irene Daye) (1943)
- Kay Starr
- Dakota Staton
- Barbra Streisand
- Sylvia Syms (1965)
- Toni Tennille (1984)
- Mel Tormé
- Dinah Washington (1956)
- Lee Wiley (1951)
- Andy Williams (1962)
- Teddy Wilson and his orchestra (recorded January 30, 1939; released by Columbia Records as catalog number 36117[9])
References
- ^ Decca Records in the 27500 to 27999 series
- ^ OKeh Records in the 6500 to 6787 series
- ^ a b Data on Como's recordings of the song
- ^ RCA Victor Records in the 20-4000 to 20-4499 series
- ^ Decca Records in the 29000 to 29499 series
- ^ Columbia Records in the 2000D to 2499D series
- ^ Bluebird Records in the 10500 to 10999 series
- ^ Brunswick Records in the 4500 to 4999 series
- ^ Columbia Records in the 36000 to 36499 series
