McKinney’s Cotton Pickers - It’s a Precious Little Thing Called Love (1929)

Theme song from the movie, “The Shopworn Angel“ starring Gary Cooper and Nancy Carroll. Also known as “A Precious Little Thing Called Love“. A #1 hit for George Olsen and His Music in 1929 (which I’ve also posted), #16 for Johnny Marvin and Ed Smalle in 1929, and #12 for The Ipana Troubadors in 1929. Other recordings include versions by the Sam Lanin Orchestra, Annette Hanshaw, Ambrose and His Orchestra (vocal: Phil Neely), Jack Hylton and His Orch. (vocal: Sam Browne) and Rose Murphy. Recorded April 8, 1929. Written by Lou Davis and J. Fred Coots. B-side is “Do Something“.