Give Me the Simple Life

"Give Me the Simple Life" is a 1945 song written by Rube Bloom (music) and Harry Ruby (lyrics). It was introduced in the 1946 film Wake Up and Dream.

Chart recordings

 * Bing Crosby - Decca single, recorded August 29, 1945 with Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra. This charted briefly in 1946.
 * Benny Goodman & his Orchestra with vocal by Liza Morrow, (Columbia single, 1945). This also charted briefly in 1946.
 * Wes Montgomery – One Night in Indy -Resonance- Recorded live in 1959 (released 2016)

Film appearances
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 * 1946 The Dark Corner - played on the radio in the background. This film had a May, 1946 release date which preceded the December, 1946 release date of Wake Up And Dream.
 * 1946 Wake Up and Dream - sung by John Payne and June Haver.
 * 1973 The Laughing Policeman - Played on the clock radio(uncredited).
 * 1978 A Wedding - played on piano and sung by Tony Llorens.
 * 1990 The Adventures of Ford Fairlane - sung during a party (uncredited).
 * 1995 Father of the Bride Part II - sung by Steve Tyrell
 * 1998 Skinnamarink TV - sung by Sharon, Lois & Bram
 * 1953 Dangerous Crossing - Dance scene on ship with Jeanne Crain
 * 2007 Meet the Robinsons - sung by Jamie Cullum.