A timeless Tin Pan Alley composition popularized by Louis Armstrong and Frank Sinatra, reflecting optimism during economic hardship. Features distinctive stride piano influences.
A timeless jazz and pop standard first performed in the Broadway revue "Lew Leslie's International Revue," popularized by Louis Armstrong and later covered by Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Dizzy Gillespie. Its upbeat melody contrasts with its origin during the Great Depression.
This iconic Great American Songbook entry blends Tin Pan Alley sophistication with jazz influences. Though officially credited to McHugh/Fields, its stride-piano-friendly harmony fueled persistent speculation about Fats Waller's involvement, reflecting common practices of the era where Black composers sometimes sold rights anonymously.
"On the Sunny Side of the Street" is a timeless jazz standard first popularized in the 1930s. Its cheerful melody and lyrics about overcoming hardship made it an anthem during the Great Depression. The song has been covered by legends like Louis Armstrong and Frank Sinatra.
"On the Sunny Side of the Street" is a jazz standard composed by Jimmy McHugh with lyrics by Dorothy Fields, first featured in the Broadway musical "Lew Leslie's International Revue". Popularized by Louis Armstrong and later Frank Sinatra, it epitomizes the resilient spirit of 1930s America.
