Dinah Shore & Chorus - Laughing on the Outside (Crying on the Inside) Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When was the song "Laughing on the Outside (Crying on the Inside)" written?

   The song "Laughing on the Outside (Crying on the Inside)" was written in 1946. The music was composed by Bernie Wayne, and the lyrics were written by Ben Raleigh.

2. Who originally popularized the song "Laughing on the Outside (Crying on the Inside)"?

   The song was popularized by three different artists in 1946: Dinah Shore, Andy Russell, and Sammy Kaye and his Orchestra (with vocal by Billy Williams).

3. How did Dinah Shore's version of "Laughing on the Outside (Crying on the Inside)" perform on the Billboard charts?

   Dinah Shore's version of "Laughing on the Outside (Crying on the Inside)" was released by Columbia Records and first reached the Billboard charts on April 18, 1946. It lasted nine weeks on the chart, peaking at #3.

4. Was "Laughing on the Outside (Crying on the Inside)" a double-sided hit for Dinah Shore?

   Yes, Dinah Shore's version was one side of a two-sided hit. The other side was the song "The Gypsy," which reached #2 on the Billboard charts.

5. In what movie did Frances Irwin perform "Laughing on the Outside (Crying on the Inside)"?

   Frances Irwin performed the song at the Danceland club set in the 1949 movie "Gun Crazy."

6. What genre does the song "Laughing on the Outside (Crying on the Inside)" belong to?

   The song "Laughing on the Outside (Crying on the Inside)" is a popular song from the mid-20th century. It has been covered by a variety of artists across different genres, including R&B and teen pop.