By the Waters of the Minnetonka

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"By the Waters of the Minnetonka" is an American song written in 1917 by James Mulloy Cavanass and Thurlow Lieurance.[1]

Slim Whitman version[edit]

Slim Whitman recorded this song for Imperial. It was released as a single (with "An Amateur in Love" on the flip side) in 1952.

"By the Waters of the Minnetonka"
Single by Slim Whitman
from the album America's Favorite Folk Artist
A-side"An Amateur in Love"
"By the Waters of the Minnetonka"
Released1952
Recorded1952
GenreCountry
Length2:45
LabelImperial
Songwriter(s)
Slim Whitman singles chronology
"Indian Love Call" / "China Doll"
(1952)
"By the Waters of the Minnetonka" / "An Amateur in Love"
(1952)
"Keep It a Secret" / "My Heart Is Broken in Three"
(1952)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Billboardpositive[2]

Track listing[edit]

7-inch single (Imperial 45-8163, 1952, United States)[1]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."An Amateur in Love"
 
2."By the Waters of the Minnetonka" 

The Marty Gold Orchestra & Chorus version[edit]

A version by The Marty Gold Orchestra & Chorus was included on their 1959 album By the Waters of the Minnetonka (Kapp KL 1125).[3][4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Slim Whitman - An Amateur In Love". Discogs. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
  2. ^ "Billboard". Nielsen Business Media, Inc. September 6, 1952 – via Google Books.
  3. ^ "Billboard". Nielsen Business Media, Inc. March 23, 1959 – via Google Books.
  4. ^ "The Marty Gold Orchestra & Chorus - By The Waters Of The Minnetonka" – via www.discogs.com.