It is considered a popular standard and was first recorded by Sam Lanin's Dance Orchestra in March 1926.

[2] Popular recordings in 1926 were by Nick Lucas, Gene Austin, Benny Krueger, and by Leo Reisman.

[4] The song was featured in the 1955 movie musical Pete Kelly's Blues, sung by Peggy Lee in the role of alcoholic jazz singer Rose Hopkins.

[9] Segregationists opposed to the American Civil Rights Movement, notably at the Selma to Montgomery marches, played the song over loudspeakers as a taunt.

[11] Ringo Starr also included a version on his first solo album, Sentimental Journey, arranged by Maurice Gibb, released in 1970.