One singer, Fanny Rose Shore, became so identified with the song that DJ Martin Block called her "Dinah Shore", which then stuck as her stage name for the next 50 years.[3]
Louis Armstrong. Recorded in New York City on May 4, 1930,[4] it was released by Okeh. "Dinah" became a frequent number in Armstrong's live performances and radio broadcasts after the making of this recording.[5]
Chet Baker. Recorded at Phil Turetsky's House, Los Angeles, on July 9, 1952, it was released on The Complete Pacific Jazz and Capitol Recordings of the Original Gerry Mulligan Quartet and Tentette with Chet Baker (Mosaic) and The Complete Pacific Jazz Recordings of The Gerry Mulligan Quartet with Chet Baker (Pacific Jazz).[6]
The Boswell Sisters. Recorded on December 13, 1934, it was released on a 78 by Brunswick.[8] This reached No.3 in the charts of the day.[9]
Cab Calloway. Recorded on June 7, 1932,[4][10] it was released on a 78 by ARC and issued on Banner, Melotone, Oriole, Perfect, Romeo, and Vocalion. The second time he recorded the song was live at The New Café Zanzibar on July 17, 1945. It was released on the album Cab Calloway '45: Live at the New Cafe Zanzibar[11] by Magnetic Records (1993).
Bing Crosby & The Mills Brothers with studio orchestra. Recorded in New York City on December 16, 1931,[12] it was released on a 78 Brunswick.[13] It was assessed by Joel Whitburn as topping the charts of the day.[14]
Dick Mine. 1934 as Dick Mine and his Serenaders (credited as translator and lyricist under Koichi Mine); 1940 with A. L. King and his Florida Serenaders
The Savoy Orpheans recorded an early instrumental version on October 30, 1925, released as a 78 in December, 1925 on His Master's Voice (# B 2183 Dinah / The Co-ed).
Fats Waller. Recorded in Camden, New Jersey, on June 24, 1935,[4] it was released on a 78 rpm by Victor.[16] This reached No. 7 in the charts of the day.[20]
Ethel Waters. Recorded on October 10, 1925,[4] it was released on a 78 by Columbia.[21]
Wynton Marsalis. Released in 2019 with the soundtrack for Bolden, a biopic depicting the life of Jazz pioneer Buddy Bolden. Sung by actor Reno Wilson who played the part of Louis Armstrong in the film.[24]