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First Line:
We were sailing along on Moonlight Bay
Artist & Tune
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Version by American Quartet (Heidelberg Quintet)
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Version by Glenn Miller
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Version by The Mills Brothers
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Version by Bing Crosby
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Version by Doris Day, Gordon McRae
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Version by A Cappella Trudbol
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Version by The Beatles
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About the Song
Print source:
Daily Ukulele
"Moonlight Bay" was first published in 1911. It was recorded that year by the American Quartet.
- Glenn Miller & His Orchestra recorded it in 1937.
- The Mills Brothers recorded it in 1940.
- Bing & Gary Crosby recorded it in 1951.
- Doris Day & Gordon McRae sang it in the 1951 musical film "On Moonlight Bay". She later recorded it solo on her "On Moonlight Bay" album.
It has often been performed by barbershop quartets.