Goodnight, Irene

"Goodnight Irene," or "Irene," is an American folk standard. It was popularized by Leadbelly in the 1940s, and was a hit for the Weavers in 1950. It has since been recorded by a number of artists, including Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Ry Cooder, and Michelle Shocked. In England, it is associated with the Bristol Rovers football team.

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American - Folk standard - Leadbelly - 1940s - The Weavers - 1950 - Jerry Lee Lewis - Johnny Cash - Ry Cooder - Michelle Shocked - Bristol Rovers

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The Weavers' version was recorded in New York City on May 26, 1950 for Decca Records as catalog number 27077.

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New York City - May 26 - 1950 - Decca Records - Catalog number

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A contemporary version of the song by Frank Sinatra was issued by Columbia Records as catalog number 38892.

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Frank Sinatra - Columbia Records

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On the Cash Box chart, where all available versions were combined in the standings, the song reached a peak position of #1 on September 2, 1950, and lasted at #1 for 10 weeks.

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Cash Box - September 2 - 1950

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