“Mister, I went there each time to avoid murder…”

“Just Kiddin’ Around”; Artie Shaw & his Orchestra; Ray Conniff; Victor (27806-B); Publication date: October 30, 1941

“Take Your Shoes Off, Baby (And Start Runnin’ Through My Mind)”; Artie Shaw & his Orchestra; Gene Austin; “Hot Lips” Page; Victor (27719-B); Publication date: October 30, 1941

“Nightmare”; Art Shaw and his New Music; Shaw; Vocalion (4306); Publication date: September 17, 1937

The New York Times, October 30, 1941

“Nightmare Blues”; Mari Jones; Johnny Moore’s 3 Blazers; Modern Hollywood (900); Publication date: 1953