By the Waters of the Minnetonka

"By the Waters of the Minnetonka" is an American song written in 1915 by James Mulloy Cavanass and Thurlow Lieurance. Many recordings have been made of it over the years[1] and the most popular version was that by Alice Nielsen in 1915.[2]

Slim Whitman version

Slim Whitman recorded this song for Imperial. It was released as a single (with "An Amateur in Love" on the flip side) in 1952.

"By the Waters of the Minnetonka"
Single by Slim Whitman
from the album America's Favorite Folk Artist
A-side"An Amateur in Love"
"By the Waters of the Minnetonka"
Released1952
Recorded1952
GenreCountry
Length2:45
LabelImperial
Songwriter(s)
Slim Whitman singles chronology
"Indian Love Call" / "China Doll"
(1952) 		"By the Waters of the Minnetonka" / "An Amateur in Love"
(1952) 		"Keep It a Secret" / "My Heart Is Broken in Three"
(1952)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Billboardpositive[3]

Track listing

7-inch single (Imperial 45-8163, 1952, United States)[4]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."An Amateur in Love"
 
2."By the Waters of the Minnetonka"
 

The Marty Gold Orchestra & Chorus version

A version by The Marty Gold Orchestra & Chorus was included on their 1959 album By the Waters of the Minnetonka (Kapp KL 1125).[5][6]

References

  1. ^ "Second Hand Songs". Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  2. ^ Whitburn, Joel (1986). Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890-1954. Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin: Record Research Inc. p. 481. ISBN 0-89820-083-0.
  3. ^ "Billboard". Nielsen Business Media, Inc. September 6, 1952 – via Google Books.
  4. ^ "Slim Whitman - An Amateur In Love". Discogs. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
  5. ^ "Billboard". Nielsen Business Media, Inc. March 23, 1959 – via Google Books.
  6. ^ "The Marty Gold Orchestra & Chorus - By The Waters Of The Minnetonka" – via www.discogs.com.