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Breakin’ the Ice

Fats Waller and His Rhythm

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  1. Released on Victor, also King Porter Stomp (Benny Goodman and His Orchestra), Blue Yodel No. 9 (Standin’ on the Corner) (Jimmie Rodgers) and Stormy Weather (Lena Horne)

  2. Written by James Cavanaugh, also You’re Nobody ’Til Somebody Loves You (Dean Martin), Christmas in Killarney (Bing Crosby) and You’re Breaking My Heart All Over Again (Frank Sinatra)

  3. Part of Honeysuckle Rose / Breakin' the Ice, also Honeysuckle Rose

  4. Written by Frank Weldon, also Christmas in Killarney (Bing Crosby)

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Written by
Charles McCarthy, Frank Weldon and James Cavanaugh
Performed by
Al Casey, Bill Coleman, Billy Taylor Sr., Fats Waller, Gene Sedric and Harry Dial
Part of
Honeysuckle Rose / Breakin' the Ice
Released on
Victor

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  1. 1MusicBrainz Breakin’ the Ice was performed by Al Casey

    Breakin’ the Ice was performed by Al Casey

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  2. 2MusicBrainz Breakin’ the Ice was performed by Bill Coleman

    Breakin’ the Ice was performed by Bill Coleman

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  3. 3MusicBrainz Breakin’ the Ice was performed by Billy Taylor Sr.

    Breakin’ the Ice was performed by Billy Taylor Sr.

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  4. 4MusicBrainz Breakin’ the Ice was performed by Fats Waller

    Breakin’ the Ice was performed by Fats Waller

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  5. 5MusicBrainz Breakin’ the Ice was performed by Gene Sedric

    Breakin’ the Ice was performed by Gene Sedric

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  6. 6MusicBrainz Breakin’ the Ice was performed by Harry Dial

    Breakin’ the Ice was performed by Harry Dial

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  7. 7MusicBrainz Breakin’ the Ice was written by Charles McCarthy

    Breakin’ the Ice was written by Charles McCarthy

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  8. 8MusicBrainz Breakin’ the Ice was written by Frank Weldon

    Breakin’ the Ice was written by Frank Weldon

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  9. 9MusicBrainz Breakin’ the Ice was written by James Cavanaugh

    Breakin’ the Ice was written by James Cavanaugh

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  10. 10MusicBrainz Breakin’ the Ice is part of the release Honeysuckle Rose / Breakin' the Ice

    Breakin’ the Ice is part of the release Honeysuckle Rose / Breakin' the Ice

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  11. 11MusicBrainz Victor is the label of the song Breakin’ the Ice

    Victor is the label of the song Breakin’ the Ice

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  12. 12MusicBrainz Breakin’ the Ice was released on 1934-12-19

    Breakin’ the Ice was released on 1934-12-19

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026