Undecided Explained

"Undecided" is a popular song written by Sid Robin with music by Charlie Shavers and published in 1938.

Recordings

• The first recording was made by John Kirby and The Onyx Club Boys on October 28, 1938, and released by Decca Records as catalog number 2216,^[1] with the B-side, "From A Flat to C".^[2]
• It was also recorded by Chick Webb and his Orchestra with vocal by Ella Fitzgerald on February 17, 1939, and released by Decca Records as catalog number 2323, with the B-side, "In the Groove at the Grove".^[2]
• The Dandridge Sisters recorded a cover in July 1939, and Django Reinhardt recorded a version with Quintette du Hot Club de France, and Beryl Davis on vocals, in August of the same year.
• The biggest hit version was recorded by The Ames Brothers with Les Brown's orchestra on June 25, 1951, and released by Coral Records as catalog number 60566, with the B-side, "Sentimental Journey".^[3] It first reached the Billboard chart on September 28, 1951, and lasted 20 weeks on the chart, peaking at number 6.^[4]
• Also in 1951, a bebop treatment of the song was released by Gene Ammons.^[5] Billy May recorded the song as part of his 1955 album Arthur Murray Cha Cha Mambos.
• In 1960, Harry James released a version on his album, Harry James...Today. (MGM E-3848)
• Al Hirt released a version on his 1961 album, The Greatest Horn in the World.
• Natalie Cole recorded the song for her 1993 album, Take a Look.

Notes and References

1. http://web.bsu.edu/hsturm/lessons/JazzBassSurvey.pdf Jazz Bass Survey: sketches of 24 of the most influential jazz bassists in jazz history
2. Web site: DECCA (USA) 78rpm numerical listing discography: 2000 - 2500. 78discography.com. May 3, 2021.
3. Web site: 45 discography for Coral Records 60000 series. Globaldogproductions.info. May 3, 2021.
4. Book: Whitburn , Joel . Joel Whitburn . Top Pop Records 1940-1955 . Record Research . 1973 .
5. Web site: Prestige Records Discography: 1951-1952. Jazzdisco.org. May 3, 2021.