Cuckoo in the Clock is a song with lyrics written by Johnny Mercer, and music composed by Walter Donaldson.
A popular version of Cuckoo in the Clock was recorded in 1939 by Kay Kyser & His Orchestra (vocals by Sully Mason) for Brunswick Records (catalog No. 8312).
Other versions Mildred Bailey with Red Norvo & His Orchestra, recorded February 8, 1939 for Conqueror Records. Benny Goodman - vocal by Johnny Mercer, recorded February 1, 1939 for Victor Records. Lena Horne – Lena Like Latin (1963). Glenn Miller & His Orchestra – vocal by Marion Hutton, recorded February 6, 1939 for Bluebird Records. Toots Thielemans – Time Out for Toots (1958). Mel Torme – released on EP in 1956.
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