"Josephine" was a 1936 song with music by Wayne King and Burke Bivens and lyrics by Gus Kahn. It was first recorded by Wayne King and his Orchestra and issued on Victor 25518-A, which became one of the band's best selling recordings. The song was covered by many artists including: * Les Paul with Mary Ford, 1951, peak position no. 12 * Charlie Blackwell, 1959 * Paul Muench Trio, 1960 * Bill Black's Combo, 1960, peak position no. 18 * The , 1960 * The Multiple Guitars of Peter Posa, 1960 * of U.S.A., 1960 * Russ Morgan and his orchestra, 1961 * Ray Charles * * Earl Bostic and his Orchestra * Lawrence Welk and his Champagne Music * George Poole Orchestra * Jim Hall (musician) and his Orchestra, 1963 * Johnny Maddox and the Rhythmasters, 1954 * Norman Lee (musician), 1964 * , 1967 * Mose Allison (jazz singer), 1987 (en)