Somebody Stole My Gal

"Somebody Stole My Gal" is a popular song from 1918, written by Leo Wood. In 1924, Ted Weems & his Orchestra had a five-week run at number one with his million-selling version.[1] Its Pee Wee Hunt and his orchestra version is also known in Japan, particularly in Osaka and surrounding area as the theme song used by Yoshimoto Kogyo for their theatre comedies at Namba Grand Kagetsu and other venues.

The song has been featured in several Hollywood movies.[2] including:

Other recordings

References

  1. CD liner notes: Chart-Toppers of the Twenties, 1998 ASV Ltd.
  2. "Leo Wood (1882–1929)". IMDb.com. Retrieved 2012-12-11.
  3. Steven Abrams. "Bluebird Records 78rpm Discography". 78discography.com. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
  4. Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 451. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.


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