Gus Arnheim

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Gus Arnheim (September 4, 1897 – January 19, 1955) was an American pianist and an early popular band leader. He is noted for writing several songs with his first hit being "I Cried for You" from 1923. He was most popular in the 1920s and 1930s. He also had a few small acting roles. == Career == Arnheim was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. In 1919, three men who all would become famous band leaders played together at the... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Gus Arnheim first charted in 1923 with I Cried for You.The artist placed 17 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 7 of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.The artist scored 1 UK Top‑75 entries.

Top songs: #1: Sweet and Lovely - #2: I Cried for You - #3: Sweet and Lovely - #4: Mandalay - #5: Mandalay
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  Benny Krueger and His Orchestra
1.
09/1923

#2  I Cried for You
Benny Krueger and His Orchestra

328 pts
2
US




[Brunswick 2453]
written by Abe Lyman, Arthur Freed & Gus Arnheim greentick
  The Columbians
2.
10/1923

I Cried for You
The Columbians

119 pts
14
US




[Columbia 3917]
written by Abe Lyman, Arthur Freed & Gus Arnheim greentick
  Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra
3.
09/1924

#5  Mandalay
Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra

215 pts
6
US




instrumental
[Vicctor 35744]
written by Earl Burtnett, Abe Lyman & Gus Arnheim greentick
  Al Jolson
4.
09/1924

#4  Mandalay
Al Jolson

276 pts
3
US




[Brunswick 2650]
written by Abe Lyman, Gus Arnheim greentick & Earl Burtnett
  Earl Burtnett & His Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel Orchestra
5.
1930

It Must Be True
Earl Burtnett & His Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel Orchestra

128 pts
13
US




[Brunswick 4984]
written by Gus Arnheim greentick, Gordon Clifford & Harry Barris
  Russ Columbo
6.
1931

Sweet and Lovely
Russ Columbo

93 pts
19
US




written by Harry Tobias, Gus Arnheim greentick & Charles Daniels
  Ben Bernie & His Orchestra
7.
1931

Sweet and Lovely
Ben Bernie & His Orchestra

130 pts
12
US




[Brunswick 6166]
written by Harry Tobias, Gus Arnheim greentick & Charles Daniels
  Bing Crosby
8.
1931

Sweet and Lovely
Bing Crosby

161 pts
9
US




[Brunswick 6199]
written by Harry Tobias, Gus Arnheim greentick & Charles Daniels
  Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians
9.
1931

#3  Sweet and Lovely
Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians

319 pts
2
US




written by Harry Tobias, Gus Arnheim greentick & Charles Daniels
  Gus Arnheim & His Orchestra
10.
1931

#1  Sweet and Lovely
Gus Arnheim & His Orchestra

372 pts
1
US




[Victor]
written by Harry Tobias, Gus Arnheim greentick & Charles Daniels
  Art Kassel and His Kassels-in-the-Air
11.
1932

Goodnight, My Love
Art Kassel and His Kassels-in-the-Air

117 pts
14
US




[Columbia 2636]
written by Gus Arnheim greentick, Harry Tobias & Jules Lemare
  Bunny Berigan & His Orchestra
12.
1938

I Cried for You
Bunny Berigan & His Orchestra

121 pts
13
US




Vocal Ruth Gaylor
written by Abe Lyman, Arthur Freed & Gus Arnheim greentick
  Bing Crosby
13.
1939

I Cried for You
Bing Crosby

122 pts
13
US




[Decca 2273]
written by Abe Lyman, Arthur Freed & Gus Arnheim greentick
  Glen Gray and the Casa Loma Orchestra
14.
1939

I Cried for You
Glen Gray and the Casa Loma Orchestra

208 pts
6
US




written by Abe Lyman, Arthur Freed & Gus Arnheim greentick
  Harry James and His Orchestra
15.
09/1942

I Cried for You (Now It's Your Turn to Cry Over Me)
Harry James and His Orchestra

97 pts
18
US




vocals by Helen Forrest; hit for Benny Kruger in 1923
written by Abe Lyman, Arthur Freed & Gus Arnheim greentick
  Bing Crosby
16.
12/1944

Sweet and Lovely
Bing Crosby

79 pts
21
US




#1 hit for Gus Arnheim in 1931
[Brunswick 80057]
written by Harry Tobias, Gus Arnheim greentick & Charles Daniels
  Joe Liggins and His Honeydrippers
17.
1948

Sweet and Lovely
Joe Liggins and His Honeydrippers

15 pts


14
R&B


instrumental B side to Roll 'Em
written by Gus Arnheim greentick, Harry Tobias & Jules Lemare
  Ricky Stevens
18.
12/1961

I Cried for You
Ricky Stevens

25 pts




34
UK
written by Abe Lyman, Arthur Freed & Gus Arnheim greentick
  Nino Tempo & April Stevens
19.
07/1962

Sweet and Lovely
Nino Tempo & April Stevens

from Deep Purple   
9 pts
77
US




[Atco 45-6224]
written by Harry Tobias, Gus Arnheim greentick & Charles Daniels


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Gus Arnheim & His Orchestra


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