It Happened in Monterey

Words by Billy Rose and Music by Mabel Wayne

In my imagination I’m finding consolation
Somewhere along the Rio Grande.
Sadly I’m reminiscing, madly again I’m kissing
Someone along the Rio Grande.

It happened in Monterey a long time ago.
I met her in Monterey in old Mexico.
Stars and steel guitars and luscious lips as red as wine
Broke somebody’s heart and I’m afraid that it was mine.
It happened in Monterey without thinking twice.
I left her and threw away the Key to Paradise.
My indiscreet heart longs for the sweetheart
That I left in old Monterey.

Recorded by Ruth Etting on April 30, 1930 in New York City for Columbia Records.
Originally issued on Columbia 2199 D (Matrix 150512)

Available On:
Love Me Or Leave Me - Ruth Etting
Pearl Flapper
Released: March 19, 1996


Available On:
Goodnight My Love - Ruth Etting
Take Two Records
Recorded: 1930-1937
Released: November 7, 1994