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On A Slow Boat To China

Written by Frank LoesserUnreleased

Last updated on March 27, 2025


From Wikipedia:

On A Slow Boat to China” is a popular song by Frank Loesser, published in 1948.

The song is a well-known pop standard, recorded by many artists, including a duet between Rosemary Clooney and Bing Crosby (for their album Fancy Meeting You Here (1958)), Ella Fitzgerald, Joni James, Jimmy Buffett, Fats Domino and Liza Minnelli.

In the UK, the biggest hit version was recorded by Emile Ford and the Checkmates peaking at #3 in the official singles chart in 1960.

Ronnie Dove recorded the song for his 1966 album Ronnie Dove Sings the Hits for You. […]

Paul McCartney sang this song to honor Frank Loesser.


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