"I've Got Five Dollars" is a 1931 popular song composed by Richard Rodgers, with lyrics by Lorenz Hart for the musical America's Sweetheart (1931) where it was introduced by Harriette Lake ( Ann Sothern) and Jack Whiting.
Popular recordings in 1931 were by Ben Pollack (recorded March 2, 1931 for Perfect Records, No. 15431) and by Emil Coleman & his Orchestra (recorded January 23, 1931, Brunswick 6036) with Smith Ballew, vocal refrain.
Note that this is a different song than the country and western song titled "I've Got Five Dollars and It's Saturday Night" written by Ted Daffan.
Other notable recordings Lee Morse & Her Bluegrass Boys (recorded February 20, 1931, Columbia 2417-D) (1931) Lee Wiley - on Gala 78 (1940) Bing Crosby — Bing Sings Whilst Bregman Swings (1956) Ella Fitzgerald - Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Rodgers & Hart Songbook (1956) Jeri Southern - included in her album Jeri Gently Jumps (1957) Anita O'Day – Anita O'Day and Billy May Swing Rodgers and Hart (1960)
Film appearances 1932 The Big Broadcast - snatch only - sung by Bing Crosby 1955 Gentlemen Marry Brunettes - sung by Jane Russell and Scott Brady (dubbed by Robert Farnon).
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