Where or When

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Where or When (Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart) was introduced by Mitzi Green and Ray Heatherton in the Broadway musical Babes in Arms, which featured music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Lorenz Hart, and book by Rodgers and Hart. Wikipedia:

Babes in Arms opened on Broadway at the Shubert Theatre on April 14, 1937, transferred to the Majestic Theatre on October 25, 1937, and closed on December 18, 1937 after 289 performances. Directed by Robert B. Sinclair with choreography by George Balanchine, the cast featured Mitzi Green, Ray Heatherton, and Alfred Drake, as well as the Nicholas Brothers.

Ray Heatherton – 1937

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Benny Goodman Sextet, vocal: Peggy Lee — recorded at Liederkranz Hall in New York City on 24 December 1941; issued on OKeh 6553, c/w “Blues in the Night” (v. Peggy Lee, Lou McGarity)

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Harry James and his Orchestra – vocal: Helen Ward 1944

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Lena Horne with Lennie Hayton & His Orchestra – 1949w=540&h=315].

Frank Sinatra – recorded 11 Sep 1958, Nelson Riddle arrangement

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The Eddie Reed Band, vocal Eddie Reed – 1994

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