Dooley Wilson - As Time Goes By Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who originally wrote the song 'As Time Goes By'?

   The song 'As Time Goes By' was written by Herman Hupfeld in 1931 for the Broadway musical 'Everybody's Welcome'.

2. In which film did Dooley Wilson famously perform 'As Time Goes By'?

   Dooley Wilson famously performed 'As Time Goes By' in the 1942 film 'Casablanca'.

3. What were some other songs played by Dooley Wilson's character in Casablanca?

   In Casablanca, in addition to 'As Time Goes By,' Dooley Wilson's character Sam performed 'It Had To Be You', 'Shine', 'Knock on Wood', 'Avalon', and 'Parlez-moi d'amour'.

4. Was Dooley Wilson actually playing the piano in the film Casablanca?

   No, Dooley Wilson was a professional drummer and sang the song, but he did not actually play the piano in the film Casablanca. The piano work was performed off-screen by either Jean Plummer or Elliot Carpenter.

5. Why was the song 'As Time Goes By' almost cut from Casablanca?

   The song 'As Time Goes By' was almost cut from Casablanca because composer Max Steiner wanted to replace it with an original composition. However, shooting was already completed, and actress Ingrid Bergman had moved on to another project, making reshoots impractical.

6. How did 'As Time Goes By' perform on music charts post the film's release?

   Following the success of Casablanca, older recordings of 'As Time Goes By' by Rudy Vallée and Jacques Renard charted at #1 and #3 in 1943. Dooley Wilson's version was re-released in 1977, reaching number 15 in the UK in January 1978.