Now It Can Be Told
"Now It Can Be Told" is a popular song written by Irving Berlin for the 1938 film Alexander's Ragtime Band, where it was introduced by Alice Faye and Don Ameche. It was nominated for an Academy [Award for Best Original Song#1930s|Academy Award] in 1938 but lost to "Thanks for the Memory".
Notable recordings
- Mildred Bailey
- Shep Fields collaborated with John Serry Sr. to record this song for Bluebird Records in 1938.
- Bing Crosby - recorded May 23, 1938 with John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra. This reached No. 7 in the charts of the day.
- Tommy Dorsey - the most popular recording of the song in 1938, vocal by Jack Leonard. This reached the No. 2 spot in the charts of the day.
- Tony Martin - another chart success in 1938, peaking at No. 13.
- Vera Lynn
- Billy Eckstine and Sarah Vaughan - included in their album Sarah Vaughan and [Billy Eckstine Sing the Best of Irving Berlin]
- Ella Fitzgerald - Ella Fitzgerald Sings the [Irving Berlin Songbook]
- Tony Bennett - ''Bennett/Berlin''