I Said My Pajamas (and Put on My Pray'rs)

I Said My Pajamas (and Put on My Pray'rs)

"I Said My Pajamas (and Put on My Pray'rs)" is a popular song.

The music was written by George Wyle, the lyrics by Edward Pola. It was published in 1949.

Four hit versions made the charts in 1950: by Tony Martin and Fran Warren, by Ray Bolger and Ethel Merman, by Margaret Whiting,and by Doris Day.

The recording by Tony Martin and Fran Warren was released by RCA Victor Records as a 78rpm record, catalog number 20-3613, and a 45rpm record, catalog number 47-3119. It first reached the Billboard magazine Best Seller chart on January 20, 1950 and lasted 13 weeks on the chart, peaking at #5. cite book
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The recording by Ray Bolger and Ethel Merman was released by Decca Records as catalog number 24873. It first reached the Billboard magazine Best Seller chart on March 17, 1950 and lasted 2 weeks on the chart, peaking at #25. The flip side was "Dearie."

The recording by Margaret Whiting was released by Capitol Records as catalog number 841. It first reached the Billboard magazine Best Seller chart on March 10, 1950 and lasted 1 week on the chart, at #24.

The recording by Doris Day was released by Columbia Records as catalog number 38709. It first reached the Billboard magazine Best Seller chart on March 10, 1950 and lasted 1 week on the chart, at #27.

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