Here’s how it sounded the first time around, performed by its co-composer Columbo. The song would enjoy a major revival in 1946, led by Perry Como’s million-selling version (listen here: [ Ссылка ] )

The original 78rpm single was issued on Victor 22867 - Prisoner Of Love (Robin-Columbo) by Russ Columbo, orchestra conducted by Nat Shilkret, recorded in NYC October 9, 1931

For hundreds of other ‘originals,’ please visit the fascinating playlist “FIRST RECORDING OF THE SONG…” (click here: [ Ссылка ] ) .
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