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Play a Simple Melody

Bing Crosby

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  1. Written by Irving Berlin, also White Christmas (V), White Christmas (The Drifters) and Alexander’s Ragtime Band (Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra)

  2. Released on MCA Records, also Baba O’Riley (The Who), Free Bird (Lynyrd Skynyrd) and Sweet Home Alabama (Lynyrd Skynyrd)

  3. Part of His Legendary Years 1931–1957, also Sam's Song (The Happy Tune), Mississippi Mud / I Left My Sugar Standing in the Rain and It’s the Natural Thing to Do

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Written by
Irving Berlin
Performed by
Buddy Cole, Eddie Miller, Joe Rushton, Lou McGarity, Manny Klein, Matty Matlock, Nick Fatool, Perry Botkin and Phil Stephens
Part of
His Legendary Years 1931–1957
Released on
MCA Records

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  1. 1MusicBrainz Play a Simple Melody was performed by Buddy Cole

    Play a Simple Melody was performed by Buddy Cole

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  2. 2MusicBrainz Play a Simple Melody was performed by Eddie Miller

    Play a Simple Melody was performed by Eddie Miller

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  3. 3MusicBrainz Play a Simple Melody was performed by Joe Rushton

    Play a Simple Melody was performed by Joe Rushton

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  4. 4MusicBrainz Play a Simple Melody was performed by Lou McGarity

    Play a Simple Melody was performed by Lou McGarity

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  5. 5MusicBrainz Play a Simple Melody was performed by Manny Klein

    Play a Simple Melody was performed by Manny Klein

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  6. 6MusicBrainz Play a Simple Melody was performed by Matty Matlock

    Play a Simple Melody was performed by Matty Matlock

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  7. 7MusicBrainz Play a Simple Melody was performed by Nick Fatool

    Play a Simple Melody was performed by Nick Fatool

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  8. 8MusicBrainz Play a Simple Melody was performed by Perry Botkin

    Play a Simple Melody was performed by Perry Botkin

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  9. 9MusicBrainz Play a Simple Melody was performed by Phil Stephens

    Play a Simple Melody was performed by Phil Stephens

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  10. 10MusicBrainz Play a Simple Melody was written by Irving Berlin

    Play a Simple Melody was written by Irving Berlin

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  11. 11MusicBrainz Play a Simple Melody is part of the release His Legendary Years 1931–1957

    Play a Simple Melody is part of the release His Legendary Years 1931–1957

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  12. 12MusicBrainz MCA Records is the label of the song Play a Simple Melody

    MCA Records is the label of the song Play a Simple Melody

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  13. 13MusicBrainz Play a Simple Melody was released on 1993-09-28

    Play a Simple Melody was released on 1993-09-28

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026