"Billy", also known as "Billy (I Always Dream of Bill)" is a song with words by Joe Goodwin and music by James Kendis and Herman Paley, written in 1911.
In 1950 it was performed by Betty Grable in the film Wabash Avenue.
Kathy Linden version
The most successful version of the song was performed by Kathy Linden. It reached #7 on the Billboard pop chart in 1958.Kathy Linden, "Billy" chart positions Retrieved January 23, 2016. The song was featured on her 1958 album, That Certain Boy.Kathy Linden, That Certain Boy Retrieved January 23, 2016.
The song features the Joe Leahy Orchestra.Kathy Linden, "Billy" single release Retrieved January 23, 2016.
The single ranked #90 on Billboard's Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1958.
Other versions American Quartet released the first version of the song in 1911.American Quartet, "Billy" single release Retrieved January 23, 2016. Ada Jones released a version of the song as a single in 1911.Ada Jones, "Billy" single release Retrieved January 23, 2016. The Orrin Tucker Orchestra featuring Wee Bonnie Baker vocals released a version of the song in 1939.Orrin Tucker Orchestra featuring Wee Bonnie Baker, "Billy" release Retrieved January 23, 2016. Susan Maughan released a version of the song as part of the 1963 Four Beaux & A Belle EP.Susan Maughan, Four Beaux & A Belle Retrieved January 23, 2016.
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