Josephine (Wayne King song)

"Josephine" was a 1936 song with music by Wayne King and Burke Bivens and lyrics by Gus Kahn.

It was first recorded by Wayne King and his Orchestra and issued on Victor 25518-A, which became one of the band's best selling recordings.

Other recordings
The song was covered by many artists including:
 * Les Paul with Mary Ford, 1951, Its peak position was no. 12.
 * Charlie Blackwell, 1959
 * Paul Muench Trio, 1960
 * Bill Black's Combo, 1960, peak position no. 18 on the US Hot 100
 * The Lane Quintet, 1960
 * The Multiple Guitars of Peter Posa, 1960
 * National Singers of U.S.A., 1960
 * Russ Morgan and his orchestra, 1961
 * Ray Charles
 * Connie Barber
 * Earl Bostic and his Orchestra
 * Lawrence Welk and his Champagne Music
 * George Poole Orchestra
 * Jim Hall (musician) and his Orchestra, 1963
 * Johnny Maddox and the Rhythmasters, 1954
 * Norman Lee (musician), 1964
 * Russ Carlyle, 1967
 * Mose Allison (jazz singer), 1987