Googling around, we came across an interesting bit of Jimmy McHugh history reprinted in the St Petersburg Times this week, which originally ran on Tuesday, March 6, 1962- Fifty years ago this week.
“NEW ORLEANS -- The Mardi Gras Waltz, composed by two of the nation's top songwriters, makes its debut at Carnival balls of Rex and Comus tonight -- Mardi Gras.”
"Jimmy McHugh, who gave the world the music to I'm in the Mood for Love and On the Sunny Side of the Street, wrote the music for the new waltz. Ned Washington, who authored the lyrics to 'When You Wish Upon a Star' composed the words."
St Petersburg Times (actual page snapshot)
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