Song: On The Sunny Side Of The Street
Written by Dorothy Fields, James McHughON THE SUNNY SIDE OF THE STREET was written in 1930 by then novice Tin Pan Alley songwriters Dorothy Fields and Jimmy McHugh for the Broadway musical, International Revue (starring Gertrude Lawrence). Written to introduce optimism into the depression era show, ON THE SUNNY SIDE OF THE STREET endures as a relevant American classic.