Thanks for the Memory

[1] It was introduced in the 1938 film The Big Broadcast of 1938 by Bob Hope and Shirley Ross, and recorded by Shep Fields and His Orchestra featuring John Serry Sr. on accordion in the film and vocals by Bob Goday on Bluebird Records (B-7318, 1937).

Near the film's end, they poignantly sing one of the many versions of this song, recalling the ups and downs of their relationship [3] - then they decide to get back together.

Robin never forgave this censorship; he considered it ridiculously prissy and thought it ruined the song.

The main song from this latter film was "Two Sleepy People" and this is often bracketed with its forerunner as the best romantic duet of Bob Hope's career.

It was written in September 1938 by Hoagy Carmichael with lyrics by Frank Loesser, and was once again performed by Bob Hope and Shirley Ross.