Rising to fame in the twenties and early thirties, Ruth Etting was renowned for her great beauty, her gorgeous voice and her tragic life. She starred on Broadway, made movies in Hollywood, married a mobster, had numerous hit-records, fell in love and was known as America's Sweetheart of Song.
Tag Archives: Walter Donaldson
Love Me or Leave Me

Music by Walter Donaldson Lyrics by Gus Kahn This affair is killin’ me I can’t stand uncertainly Tell me now I’ve got to know Whether you want me to stay or to go Love me or leave me Or let … Continue reading
Just The Same

Words and Music by Walter Donaldson and Joe Burke (1927) Oh the wippoorwill sings in the summer, Just the same Novelty Fox Trot with Ukelele Accompaniment Featured by Ruth Etting, Chicago Sweetheart
Someday You’ll Say ‘OK’
Words and Music by Walter Donaldson (1927)
Thinking of You
Written by Walter Donaldson Recorded by Ruth Etting on November 24, 1926 in Chicago for Columbia Records. Originally issued on Columbia 827 D (Matrix W142960) Charted at #5 in 1927
Sing Me A Baby Song
Words and music by Walter Donaldson and Gus Kahn Recorded by Ruth Etting in June 23, 1927 in Chicago for Columbia Records. Originally issued on Columbia 1052 D (Matrix W144403)
Let’s Talk About My Sweetie
Music by Walter Donaldson and Lyrics by Gus Kahn (1926) If you love your sweetie, I don’t blame you! No, I don’t blame you, For I love mine! If you’re gonna brag, I want to tell you, I’m glad to … Continue reading
Just a Bird’s Eye View
Words and music by Gus Kahn and Walter Donaldson Recorded by Ruth Etting on November 24, 1926 in Chicago for Columbia Records. Originally issued on Columbia 827 D (Matrix W142959 3)
Dancing In The Moonlight
Words and Lyrics by Walter Donaldson and Gus Kahn Recorded by Ruth Etting in 1933
Clouds
Words by Gus Kahn, Music by Walter Donaldson, 1935
It’s Been So Long
Words and Music by Harold Adamson and Walter Donaldson ‘Cause it’s been so long Since I held you tight When we said good night It’s been so long Honey, can’t you see What you’ve done to me? I’ve been in … Continue reading


