Who Threw The Whiskey In The Well?

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"Who Threw the Whiskey in the Well" is a 1945 song performed by Lucky Millinder and His Orchestra. With Wynonie Harris on vocals, "Who Threw the Whiskey in the Well" became Lucky Millinder's most successful release on both the pop and R&B charts. The song went to number one on the R&B Jukebox chart and number seven on the pop chart. Louis Prima recorded a version soon after.

On December 19, 1945 Bull Moose Jackson recorded an answer-song to "Who Threw The Whiskey In The Well.” "I Know Who Threw The Whiskey In The Well” was recorded in New York, for the Queen-label (Queen #4116) with (part of) The Lucky Millinder Band musicians.

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Who Threw The Whiskey In The Well?Preservation Hall Jazz Band6:42
Who Threw the WhiskeyFalty & the Defects3:12

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