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Dancing in the Dark
New York: Quadrangle, 1974. Item #05874
With an Inscribed Photograph of Howard Dietz
DIETZ, Howard. Dancing in the Dark. Words by Howard Dietz. New York: Quadrangle, [1974].
With a signed photograph of Howard Dietz inscribed "To Paul R. Palmer. Howard Dietz"
pasted to the front free endpaper.
First edition. Octavo (9 1/4 x 6 inches; 235 x 152 mm.). [xiv], [1]-370 pp. Illustrated throughout with black & white photogravures.
Publisher's blue boards, spine lettered in silver, printed dust jacket. A fine copy.
"Dancing in the Dark" is a popular American song, with music by Arthur Schwartz and lyrics by Howard Dietz, that was introduced by John Barker with Tilly Losch dancing in the 1931 revue The Band Wagon. The song was first recorded by Bing Crosby on August 19, 1931 with Studio Orchestra directed by Victor Young, staying on the pop charts for six weeks, peaking at #3, and helping to make it a lasting standard.
Howard Dietz (1896-1983) was an American publicist, lyricist, and librettist, best remembered for his songwriting collaboration with Arthur Schwartz.
Price: $200.00