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Ann Sheridan Movie Song List

 1937

Movie: San Quentin

How Could You?
Music by Harry Warren (1893–1981)
Lyrics by Al Dubin (1891–1945)
Sung by Ann Sheridan

Songs Ann Sheridan Performed San Quentin Summary:

How Could You?

Movie: The Footloose Heiress

Jingle Bells
Written by James Pierpont (1822–1893)
Sung a cappella by Craig Reynolds (1907–1949), Ann Sheridan, Hal Neiman (1896–1973) and Al Herman (1887–1967) with modified lyrics (Wedding Bells)

Songs Ann Sheridan Performed The Footloose Heiress Summary:

Jingle Bells (1857)

1938

Movie: Broadway Musketeers

Has It Ever Occurred to You?
Music by M.K. Jerome (1893–1977)
Lyrics by Jack Scholl (1903–1988)
Sung by Ann Sheridan
Played as background music often

Who Said That This Isn't Love?
Music by M.K. Jerome (1893–1977)
Lyrics by Jack Scholl (1903–1988)
Sung by Ann Sheridan
Reprised instrumentally by a phonograph record
Played as background music often

Songs Ann Sheridan Performed Broadway Musketeers Summary:

Has It Ever Occurred to You?
Who Said That This Isn't Love?

1939

Movie: Dodge City

I'se Gwine Back to Dixie
Written by Charles A. White
Played in the saloon and sung by Ann Sheridan

Little Brown Jug
Written by Joseph Winner
Played in the saloon and sung by Ann Sheridan

Songs Ann Sheridan Performed Dodge City Summary:

I'se Gwine Back to Dixie
Little Brown Jug

Movie: Naughty But Nice

Hooray for Spinach
Music by Harry Warren (1893–1981)
Lyrics by Johnny Mercer (1909–1976)
Sung on the radio broadcast by Ann Sheridan
Reprised as dance music at a nightclub and as background music

In a Moment of Weakness
Music by Harry Warren (1893–1981)
Lyrics by Johnny Mercer (1909–1976)
Played on piano by Dick Powell and by the studio orchestra
Sung by Ann Sheridan and Gale Page

Corn Pickin'
Music by Harry Warren (1893–1981)
Lyrics by Johnny Mercer (1909–1976)
Sung by Ann Sheridan at a nightclub
Danced to by the National Jitterbug Champions

I Don't Believe in Signs
Music by Harry Warren (1893–1981)
Lyrics by Johnny Mercer (1909–1976)
Sung by Ann Sheridan in a radio program

Songs Ann Sheridan Performed Naughty But Nice Summary:

In a Moment of Weakness (1939)
Corn Pickin' (1939)
I Don't Believe in Signs (1939)
Hooray for Spinach (1939)

1940

Movie: City for Conquest

Lullaby of Broadway
Music by Harry Warren (1893–1981)
Danced by James Cagney (1899-1986) and Ann Sheridan at the Rose Garden Ballroom

The Continental
Music by Con Conrad (1891–1938)
Danced by Anthony Quinn (1915-2001) and Ann Sheridan at the Rose Garden Ballroom

Shadow Waltz
Music by Harry Warren (1893–1981)
Danced by Anthony Quinn (1915-2001) and Ann Sheridan at the Rose Garden Ballroom and played at various times throughout the picture

She's a Latin from Manhattan
Music by Harry Warren (1893–1981)
First number danced by Anthony Quinn (1915-2001) and Ann Sheridan at the Rose Garden Ballroom

I'm Just Wild About Harry
Music by Eubie Blake (1887–1983)
Danced to by Anthony Quinn (1915-2001) and Ann Sheridan at the Rose Garden Ballroom and played at various times throughout the picture

The Japanese Sandman
Music by Richard A. Whiting (1891–1938)
Danced by Ann Sheridan at the Lower East Side dance

Jealousy
Music by Jacob Gade (1879–1963) (song Jalousie)
Danced by Anthony Quinn (1915-2001) and Ann Sheridan at the Rose Garden Ballroom and later in a montage sequence

Songs danced to by Ann Sheridan City For Conquest Summary:

Lullaby of Broadway (
1934)
The Continental (1934)
Shadow Waltz (1933)
She's a Latin from Manhattan (1934)
The Japanese Sandman (1920)
Jealousy (1925)
I'm Just Wild About Harry (1921 )

Movie: Torrid Zone

Mi Caballero
Music by M.K. Jerome (1893–1977)
Lyrics by Jack Scholl (1903–1988)
Sung by Ann Sheridan in the hotel bar

Songs Ann Sheridan Performed Torrid Zone Summary:
Mi Caballero (1940)

Movie: It All Came True

Angel in Disguise
Music by Paul Mann (1910–1983) and Stefan Weiß (1899–1984)
Lyrics by Kim Gannon (1900–1974)
Played during the opening credits and as background music
Played on piano by Jeffrey Lynn and sung by Ann Sheridan
Reprised by the band at the Roaring 90s Club and sung by Ann Sheridan and chorus of waiters

When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
Music by Ernest Ball (1878–1927)
Lyrics by Chauncey Olcott (1860–1932) and George Graff (1886–1973)
Played on piano by Jeffrey Lynn
Played as dance music by the band at the Roaring 90s Club
Sung by Ann Sheridan, chorus and audience at the Roaring 90s Club

The Gaucho Serenade
Written by James Cavanaugh (1892–1967), John Redmond and Nat Simon (1900–1979)
Played on piano by Jeffrey Lynn and sung by Ann Sheridan at the home vaudeville show

The Daughter of Rosie O'Grady
Music by Walter Donaldson (1893–1947)
Lyrics by Monty C. Brice
Sung and danced to by a chorus at the Roaring 90s Club
Sung by Ann Sheridan, chorus and audience at the Roaring 90's Club

Cuddle Up a Little Closer, Lovey Mine
Music by Karl Hoschna (1876–1911)
Lyrics by Otto A. Harbach (1873–1963)
Played as dance music by the band at the Roaring 90's Club
Sung also by Ann Sheridan, Jeffrey Lynn, chorus and audience at the Roaring 90's Club

Mister Dooley
Music by Jean Schwartz (1878–1956)
Lyrics by William Jerome (1865–1932)
Sung by Ann Sheridan, chorus and audience at the Roaring 90's Club

Put On Your Old Grey Bonnet
Music by Percy Wenrich (1887–1952)
Lyrics by Stanley Murphy (1875–1919)
Sung by Ann Sheridan, chorus and audience at the Roaring 90's Club

My Pony Boy
Music by Charley O'Donnell
Lyrics by Bobby Heath (1889–1952)
Sung by Ann Sheridan, chorus and audience at the Roaring 90's Club

Songs Ann Sheridan Performed It All Came True Summary:

Angel in Disguise
(1940)
When Irish Eyes Are Smiling (1912)
The Gaucho Serenade (1940)
The Daughter of Rosie O'Grady (1918)
Mister Dooley (1902)
Put On Your Old Grey Bonnet (1909)
My Pony Boy (1909)
Cuddle Up a Little Closer, Lovey Mine (1908 )

1941

Movie: Navy Blues

Navy Blues
Music by Arthur Schwartz (1990-1984)
Lyrics by Johnny Mercer (1909-1976)
Sung by Ann Sheridan, Martha Raye (1916-1664) and many cast members
Played as background music often
Reprised by The Navy Blues Sextet and sailors at the end

My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean
Traditional
Sung by Martha Raye and Ann Sheridan with revised lyrics (in the Navy Blues number)

Sailing, Sailing, Over the Bounding Main
Written by Godfrey Marks
Sung by Ann Sheridan, Martha Raye and The Navy Blues Sextet with
revised lyrics (in theNavy Blues number)
Played as background music

In Waikiki
Music by Arthur Schwartz (1990-1984)
Lyrics by Johnny Mercer (1909-1976)
Sung by The Navy Blues Sextet at the luau
Sung and danced to by Ann Sheridan
Played as background music
Reprised by Martha Raye (1916-1664) at the end

Songs Ann Sheridan Performed Navy Blues Summary:

Navy Blues
My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean
Sailing, Sailing, Over the Bounding Main
You're a Natural
In Waikiki

1942

Movie: Juke Girl

I Hates Love
Music by M.K. Jerome (1893–1977)
Lyrics by Jack Scholl (1903–1988)
Played during the opening credits
Also played at Muckeye's and sung by Ann Sheridan
Played often in the score

Songs Ann Sheridan Performed Juke Girl Summary:

I Hates Love (1942)

1943

Movie: Thank Your Lucky Stars

Love Isn't Born (It's Made)
Music by Arthur Schwartz (1990-1984)
Lyrics by Frank Loesser (1910-1969)
Performed by Ann Sheridan and chorus girls
Reprised by her at the end

Songs Ann Sheridan Performed Thank Your Lucky Stars Summary:

Love Isn't Born It's Made (1943)

1944

Movie: Shine on Harvest Moon

Note: Ann Sheridan's singing was dubbed by Lynn Martin.


Shine On, Harvest Moon
Music by Nora Bayes (1880-1928)
Lyrics by Jack Norworth (1879–1959)
Played during the opening credits and often as background music
Sung by an off-screen chorus in the opening scene, Dennis Morgan (1908-1994) and Ann Sheridan
Reprised by them with a chorus at the burlesque theater

My Own United States
Music by Julian Edwards (1855–1910)
Lyrics by Hugh Stanislaus Stange (1894–1966)
Sung by Ann Sheridan

Time Waits for No One
Music by Cliff Friend (1893–1974)
Lyrics by Charles Tobias (1898–1970)
Hummed by Jack Carson (1910-1963)
Sung by Ann Sheridan
Reprised by her and chorus at the burlesque theater
Played in the score often

It Looks Like a Big Night Tonight
Music by Egbert Van Alstyne (1882–1951)
Lyrics by Harry Williams (1879–1922)
Sung by Bob Murphy (1889-1948), Jack Carson 1910-1963), Dennis Morgan (1908-1994), Ann Sheridan and policemen

We're Doing Our Best
Music by M.K. Jerome (1893–1977)
Lyrics by Kim Gannon (1900-1974)
Sung by Ann Sheridan and Irene Manning (1912-2004)

Don't Let Rainy Days Get You
Music by M.K. Jerome (1893–1977)
Lyrics by Kim Gannon (1900-1974)
Sung by Ann Sheridan and Irene Manning (1912-2004)

How Can They Tell That I'm Irish?
Music by Nora Bayes (1880-1928)
Lyrics by Jack Norworth (1879–1959)
Sung by Ann Sheridan

When It's Apple Blossom Time in Normandie
Written by Harry Gifford, Huntley Trevor and Tom Mellor
Sung by Ann Sheridan and Dennis Morgan (1908-1994)

Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Music by Albert von Tilzer (1878-1956)
Lyrics by Jack Norworth (1879–1959)
Sung by Ann Sheridan and Dennis Morgan (1908-1994)
Reprised by an organ grinder

Breezin' Along with the Breeze
Music by Richard A. Whiting (1891-1938)
Lyrics by Haven Gillespie and Seymour Simons (1896-1949)
Sung by Ann Sheridan and Dennis Morgan (1908-1994)

Who's Your Honey Lamb?
Music by M.K. Jerome (1893–1977)
Lyrics by Kim Gannon (1900-1974)
Sung by Ann Sheridan and Dennis Morgan (1908-1994)

I Go for You
Music by M.K. Jerome (1893–1977)
Lyrics by Kim Gannon (1900-1974)
Sung by Ann Sheridan and Dennis Morgan (1908-1994) with Harry Seymour at piano
Reprised by Dennis Morgan (1908-1994) and chorus at the burlesque theater

Just Like a Gipsy
Music by Nora Bayes (1880–1928)
Lyrics by Seymour Simons (1896-1949)
Sung by Ann Sheridan with Phyllis Kennedy on piano
Reprised on piano and sung by Phyllis Kennedy

Songs Ann Sheridan Performed Shine On Harvest Moon Summary:

Shine On, Harvest Moon (1908)
My Own United States (1901)
Time Waits for No One (1944)
It Looks Like a Big Night Tonight (1908)
We're Doing Our Best (1944)
Don't Let Rainy Days Get You (1944)
How Can They Tell That I'm Irish?
When It's Apple Blossom Time in Normandie (1912)
Take Me Out to the Ball Game (1908)
Breezin' Along with the Breeze (1926)
Who's Your Honey Lamb? (1944)
I Go for You (1944)
Just Like a Gipsy (1919)


Movie: The Doughgirls

Jeepers Creepers
Music by Harry Warren (1893-1981)
Performed by Ann Sheridan, Alexis Smith (1921--1993) and Jane Wyman (1917-2007)

Songs Ann Sheridan Performed The Doughgirls Summary:

Jeepers Creepers

1947

Movie: Nora Prentiss

Would You Like a Souvenir?
Music by M.K. Jerome (1893–1977)
Lyrics by Jack Scholl (1903–1988) and Eddie Cherkose (1912-1999)
Sung by Ann Sheridan during Nora's act

Who Cares What People Say?
Music by M.K. Jerome (1893–1977)
Lyrics by Jack Scholl (1903–1988)
Sung briefly by Ann Sheridan while Nora and Talbot dance
Also sung by Ann Sheridan at the Sea Gull Cafe

Songs Ann Sheridan Performed Nora Prentiss Summary:

Would You Like a Souvenir?
Who Cares What People Say?

1948

Movie Short: Let's Sing a Song About the Moonlight

Shine On, Harvest Moon
Music by Nora Bayes (1880–1928)
Lyrics by Jack Norworth (1879–1959)
Sung by Ann Sheridan, then by The Melody Makers

Songs Ann Sheridan Performed Let's Sing a Song About the Moonlight Summary:

Shine On, Harvest Moon

Movie Short: Let's Sing Grandfather's Favorites

Put On Your Old Grey Bonnet
Music by Percy Wenrich (1887–1952)
Lyrics by Stanley Murphy (1875–1919)
Performed by Ann Sheridan (clip from It All Came True (1940)), The Melody Makers in the sing-along

Songs Ann Sheridan Performed Let's Sing Grandfather's Favorites Summary:

Put On Your Old Grey Bonnet

1953

Movie: Take Me to Town

Oh, You Red-Head
Lyrics by Frederick Herbert (1909–1966)
Music by Milton Rosen (1906–1994)
Performed by Ann Sheridan, Lee Patrick (1901-1982), and chorus

Take Me To Town
Written by Lester Lee (1904–1956) and Dan Shapiro (1910–1991)
Performed by Dorothy Neumann (1914-1994), Ann Tyrell (1901-1983), Ann Sheridan

Songs Ann Sheridan Performed Take Me To Town Summary:

Oh, You Red-Head
Take Me To Town



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