Once in a While is a popular 1937 song written by Michael Edwards (music) and Bud Green (lyrics). It was first recorded and released as a single by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra in 1937, with a vocal refrain by a male quartet, and it reached number one in the United States. The tune has become a long lasting standard in jazz and pop, recorded by many artists over the years. Notable early versions include Louis Armstrong in 1937 and Patti Page in 1952. A famous later take is the Chimes’ doo-wop version from 1960, which peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 in January 1961. Other artists who have recorded it include Ella Fitzgerald, Dean Martin, Bing Crosby, Liza Minnelli, Mose Allison, Eddie Vedder, and Seth MacFarlane. The original release was a single, and the song has since appeared on numerous albums and compilations rather than a single studio album.
