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Skeleton in the Closet

First released 1936English17 recordingson 40 releasesISWC T-070.135.820-4

Written by

Arthur JohnstonComposerJohnny BurkeLyricist

Recordings

PerformanceBy
Skeleton in the ClosetLouis Armstrong & His Orchestra3:41
The Skeleton in the ClosetArtie Shaw2:43
Pennies From Heaven Medley: Let’s Call a Heart a Heart / So Do I / The Skeleton in the ClosetBing Crosby, Frances Langford & Louis Armstrong accompanied by Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra4:25
“Pennies From Heaven” Medley: Let’s Call a Heart a Heart / So Do I / The Skeleton in the Closet (alternate take B)Louis Armstrong4:27
The Skelton in the ClosetArtie Shaw and His Orchestra2:50
Skeleton in the ClosetJimmy Dorsey3:11
The Skeleton in the ClosetLouis Armstrong with Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra3:09
Skeleton in the ClosetMatt Gonella & His Georgians2:58
The Skeleton in the ClosetPutney Dandridge and His Orchestra2:33
The Skeleton in the ClosetArtie Shaw and His Orchestra2:45
The Skeleton in the ClosetMarty Grosz & Destiny's Tots4:38
Skeletons in the ClosetLouis Armstrong1:59
The Skeleton in the ClosetJimmy Dorsey3:12
The Skeleton in the ClosetLouis Armstrong4:30
The Skeleton in the ClosetLouis Armstrong
The Skeleton in the ClosetArtie Shaw and His Orchestra
The Skeleton in the ClosetLouis Armstrong3:08

On these albums

The Skeleton in the Closet / There's Frost on the Moon
The Skeleton in the Closet / There's Frost on the MoonArtie Shaw and His Orchestra · 1936
Pennies From Heaven
Pennies From HeavenBing Crosby, Frances Langford & Louis Armstrong accompanied by Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra · 1936
The Skeleton in the Closet / Hurdy Gurdy Man
The Skeleton in the Closet / Hurdy Gurdy ManLouis Armstrong with Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra · 1936
Complete Recorded Works “1935–1945” (145 Titles in Chronological Order)
Complete Recorded Works “1935–1945” (145 Titles in Chronological Order)Louis Armstrong · 1976
Week of October 21, 1985
Week of October 21, 1985Dr. Demento · 1985
Halloween Stomp
Halloween StompVarious Artists · 1990
The Chronological Classics: Louis Armstrong and His Orchestra 1936-1937
The Chronological Classics: Louis Armstrong and His Orchestra 1936-1937Louis Armstrong and His Orchestra · 1990
In the Beginning
In the BeginningArtie Shaw and His Orchestra · 1992
With Vocal Refrain... And the Angels Sing
With Vocal Refrain... And the Angels SingVarious Artists · 1993
Heart Full of Rhythm, Volume 2 (1936-38)
Heart Full of Rhythm, Volume 2 (1936-38)Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra · 1993
Swing It!
Swing It!Marty Grosz & Destiny's Tots · 1994
Highlights From His Decca Years
Highlights From His Decca YearsLouis Armstrong · 1994
Wonderful World
Wonderful WorldLouis Armstrong · 1994
In the Thirties / Last Testament 1943
In the Thirties / Last Testament 1943Louis Armstrong / Fats Waller · 1995
The Chronological Classics: Artie Shaw and His Orchestra 1936
The Chronological Classics: Artie Shaw and His Orchestra 1936Artie Shaw and His Orchestra · 1995
The Chronological Classics: Putney Dandridge and His Orchestra 1936
The Chronological Classics: Putney Dandridge and His Orchestra 1936Putney Dandridge and His Orchestra · 1996
Louis Armstrong: The Ultimate Collection 3 CD Set
Louis Armstrong: The Ultimate Collection 3 CD SetLouis Armstrong · 1998
The Haunted House: 20 Tracks to Make You Jump in the Night
The Haunted House: 20 Tracks to Make You Jump in the NightVarious Artists · 2000
The Complete Decca Studio Master Takes 1935-1939
The Complete Decca Studio Master Takes 1935-1939Louis Armstrong · 2000
The Chronological Classics: Louis Armstrong, Volume 2: 1932–1940
The Chronological Classics: Louis Armstrong, Volume 2: 1932–1940Louis Armstrong · 2000
The Satchmo Era
The Satchmo EraLouis Armstrong · 2001
Gimme Dat Harp Boy! Roots of the Captain
Gimme Dat Harp Boy! Roots of the CaptainVarious Artists · 2002
I Got Rhythm
I Got RhythmJimmy Dorsey · 2002
Battle of Clarinets
Battle of ClarinetsVarious Artists · 2005
Complete Jazz Series: 1936-1937
Complete Jazz Series: 1936-1937Louis Armstrong · 2008
The Complete Louis Armstrong Decca Sessions (1935–1946)
The Complete Louis Armstrong Decca Sessions (1935–1946)Louis Armstrong · 2009
The Complete Masters 1925–1945
The Complete Masters 1925–1945Louis Armstrong · 2011
“Satchmo”: Ambassador of Jazz
“Satchmo”: Ambassador of JazzLouis Armstrong · 2011
30’s & 40’s Era Halloween, Vol. 2
30’s & 40’s Era Halloween, Vol. 2Various Artists · 2012
30’s & 40’s Era Halloween, Vol. 1
30’s & 40’s Era Halloween, Vol. 1Various Artists · 2012
Halloween Party Songs
Halloween Party SongsVarious Artists · 2018
The Classic Tracks
The Classic TracksJimmy Dorsey
Who's Excited
Who's ExcitedArtie Shaw

Source: MusicBrainz work ea8ec415-4f93-4c87-a9c1-0cc7978ce6dd (CC0).