Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
(Victor 19625)
Recorded 3/12/1925 New York, New York.
Gene Austin (vocalist : tenor vocal)
Benny Davis (lyricist)
Joe Burke (composer)
"Yearning (Just For You)," written by Benny Davis and Joe Burke, was a popular song in 1925, particularly known for its recording by Gene Austin. The song was among Austin's first solo releases to resonate strongly with record buyers, and it was recorded on March 12, 1925.
Austin's recording featured viola guitar and ukulele accompaniment.
Popularity: The song was one of Austin's most popular solo releases, indicating its success with record buyers.
Historical Context: The recording was pre-electrical, meaning it was captured on acoustic technology rather than microphones and amplifiers.
Lemeul Eugene Lucas (June 24, 1900 – January 24, 1972), better known by his stage name Gene Austin, was an American singer and songwriter, one of the early "crooners". His recording of "My Blue Heaven" sold over 5 million copies and was for a while the largest selling record of all time. His 1920s compositions "When My Sugar Walks Down the Street" and "The Lonesome Road" became pop and jazz standards.
(Victor 19625)
Recorded 3/12/1925 New York, New York.
Gene Austin (vocalist : tenor vocal)
Benny Davis (lyricist)
Joe Burke (composer)
"Yearning (Just For You)," written by Benny Davis and Joe Burke, was a popular song in 1925, particularly known for its recording by Gene Austin. The song was among Austin's first solo releases to resonate strongly with record buyers, and it was recorded on March 12, 1925.
Austin's recording featured viola guitar and ukulele accompaniment.
Popularity: The song was one of Austin's most popular solo releases, indicating its success with record buyers.
Historical Context: The recording was pre-electrical, meaning it was captured on acoustic technology rather than microphones and amplifiers.
Lemeul Eugene Lucas (June 24, 1900 – January 24, 1972), better known by his stage name Gene Austin, was an American singer and songwriter, one of the early "crooners". His recording of "My Blue Heaven" sold over 5 million copies and was for a while the largest selling record of all time. His 1920s compositions "When My Sugar Walks Down the Street" and "The Lonesome Road" became pop and jazz standards.
