“In a Shanty in Old Shanty Town”

About this song

“In a Shanty in Old Shanty Town” is a popular song written by Ira Schuster and Jack Little with lyrics by Joe Young, published in 1932. Ted Lewis and His Band performed it in the film The Crooner in 1932. His version was released as a single and it went to #1, where it remained for 10 weeks.