Laughing on the Outside (Crying on the Inside)

Three versions were popular in 1946: by Dinah Shore, by Andy Russell,[1] and by Sammy Kaye and his Orchestra (with vocal by Billy Williams).

[2] Frances Irwin sings the song at the Danceland club (set) in the movie Gun Crazy, produced in 1949.

In 1962, Ella Fitzgerald recorded it on her Rhythm Is My Business, and Aretha Franklin for her album "Laughing on the Outside".

This version has recently gained popular interest thanks to its inclusion in the British television series The End of the F***ing World.

[3] Female impersonator Kim August also does a sultry version of the song in the 1967 movie The Tiger Makes Out.