"Blue Moon" is a #popularSong written by #RichardRodgers and #LorenzHart in 1934 that has become a #standard #ballad. The song was first recorded by #TedFioRito with #MuzzyMarcellino on vocals. Other early recordings included those by #ConneeBoswell and by #AlBowlly in 1935.

🎶 Step back to the swingin’ 1940s with *“Zoot Suit”* — performed by Dorothy Dandridge & Paul White with Ted Fio Rito’s Orchestra! This lively Soundie captures pure vintage rhythm and charm. 💃🏽🕺🏽
#DorothyDandridge #PaulWhite #TedFioRito #ZootSuit #Soundies #CelebratingOurHistory

#songayear #musicchallenge Working backwards
Day 92 - 1934 - Ted Fio Rito - Blue Moon
- This was my dad's favorite song. "Blue moon. You knew just what I was there for. You heard me saying a prayer for someone I really could care for." #tedfiorito #bluemoon

Buster Keaton Jimmy Durante and Bandleader Ted Fio Rito during the filming of Speak Easily

#busterkeaton #jimmydurante #tedfiorito #oldhollywood #talkies #predcode #damfino