Is this song in any film: "You Go To My Head"

[Phillyrich]

"You Go To My Head" is stuck in my head as I finally got ahold of the sheet music. It was written in 1938 by J. Fred Coots.
Does anyone know if this song appeared in a film of that era? I can't recall it.

It is a very sophisticated, harmonically complex song--but supremely evocative in both the words and the music. Seems perfect for a lost-love film. Could have worked in "Laura."

[boblipton]

The only thing I could bring to mind was Anna Russelll singing about being miserable, but a search on the IMDB (you can search for music by going to their "Advanced Search" feature and searching under "Soundtrack") turned up 34 movies:

1. The Sopranos (1999 TV Series)
Episode: Luxury Lounge (2006)
You Go to My Head: Written by Haven Gillespie and J. Fred Coots
Performed by Lennie Tristano
La-La Means I Love You: by The Delfonics
2. The Master (2012)
You Go To My Head: Written by Haven Gillespie and J. Fred Coots
Performed by Larry Clinton and His Orchestra
Courtesy of RCA Records Label
By arrangement with Sony Music Licensing
Sweet Sue, Just You: Written by Victor Young and Will J. Harris (as Will Harris)
Performed by Noro Morales
Courtesy of RCA Records Label
By arrangement with Sony Music Licensing
I'll Go No More A-Rovin': Traditional, arranged by Justin Goldman and Hal Willner
Performed by Philip Seymour Hoffman
3. Cold Case (2003 TV Series)
Episode: WASP (2009)
You Go To My Head: Written by Haven Gillespie and J. Fred Coots
Off We Go Into the Wild Blue Yonder: Written by Robert Crawford
4. The Big Sleep (1946)
You Go to My Head: Written by Haven Gillespie and J. Fred Coots
[Played when Marlowe and Vivian Regan are having drinks.]
I Guess I'll Have to Change My Plan: (uncredited)
Music by Arthur Schwartz
Played when Vivian Rutledge pays off Marlowe over drinks
5. Swing Kids (1993)
YOU GO TO MY HEAD: Written by J. Fred Coots and Haven Gillespie
'TAIN'T WHAT YOU DO (IT'S THE WAY THAT CHA DO IT): Written by Sy Oliver and James Young
Performed by Jimmie Lunceford and His Orchestra
Courtesy of Columbia Records
by arrangement with Sony Music Licensing
GOODNIGHT, MY LOVE: Written by Mack Gordon and Harry Revel
Performed by Benny Goodman
Courtesy of the RCA Records Label of BMG Music
BEI MIR BIST DU SCHON (MEANS THAT YOU'RE GRAND): Written by Sammy Cahn, Saul Chaplin, Jacob Jacobs and Sholom Secunda
Performed by Janis Siegel
Janis Siegel appears courtesy of Columbia Records
6. The Great Raid (2005)
You Go To My Head: Written by Haven Gillespie and J. Fred Coots
Performed by Victoria Hamilton
Published by Toy Town Tunes, Inc. (ASCAP) and Gillespie Haven Music (ASCAP)
Produced by Sourcerer
7. Laura (1944)
You Go to My Head: (uncredited)
Music by J. Fred Coots (1938)
Used instrumentally in dance scene
8. Corrina, Corrina (1994)
YOU GO TO MY HEAD: Written by Haven Gillespie and J. Fred Coots
Performed by Louis Armstrong with Oscar Peterson
I DON'T WANT NO MORE ARMY LIFE (GEE MOM I WANT TO GO HOME): Traditional
Written by Shelby Darnell and Esther Van Sciver
I Only Have Eyes For You: Music by Harry Warren
Lyrics by Al Dubin
Performed by Peter Cox & Niki Harris
9. Avalon (1990)
You Go to My Head: Music by J. Fred Coots
Lyrics by Haven Gillespie
10. Trail of the Pink Panther (1982)
You Go To My Head: Lyrics by Haven Gillespie
Music by J. Fred Coots
I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Out Of My Hair: Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Music by Richard Rodgers
Performed by Herbert Lom
11. Battle Cry (1955)
You Go to My Head: (uncredited)
Music by J. Fred Coots
Played on the piano during the restaurant scene
I'll String Along with You: (uncredited)
Music by Harry Warren
Played during Andy's visit to the farm and used throughout the picture as Andy and Pat's theme
It's a Great Feeling: (uncredited)
Music by Jule Styne
Played when Mac and others go into the bar looking for Ski
I Guess I'll Have to Change My Plan: (uncredited)
Music by Arthur Schwartz
Played at the Wellington Canteen when Andy first meets Pat
12. The Myth of Fingerprints (1997)
You Go to My Head: Lyrics by Haven Gillespie
Music by J. Fred Coots
Performed by the Rozz Nash Sextet
Published by Haven Gillespie Music (ASCAP) and Toy Town Tunes (ASCAP)
c/o The Songwriters Guild of America/Warner Bros. Inc. (ASCAP)
13. Moonlight Serenade (2009 Video)
You Go To My Head: Written by Haven Gillespie and J. Fred Coots
Performed by Amy Adams and Alec Newman
Things You Do: Written by Chris Parks, Vivian Sessoms, Bruce Flowers and Thomas Bell
Performed by Amy Adams and Alec Newman
You Brought a New Kind of Love to Me: Written by Sammy Fain, Irving Kahal and Pierre Norman
Performed by Amy Adams and Alec Newman
Song for My Mother: Written and Performed by Joey DeFrancesco
14. Nancy Drew... Reporter (1939)
You Go to My Head: (1938)(uncredited)
Music by J. Fred Coots
Played by the band at the Mandarin Cafe
Something Tells Me: (1938) (uncredited)
Music by Harry Warren
Played when Ted and Nancy go into Maxie's Gymnasium
15. Onionhead (1958)
You Go to My Head: (uncredited)
Music by J. Fred Coots
Played during the opening credits
Also played when Al and Stella are dancing
Played occasionally in the score
I Only Have Eyes for You: (uncredited)
Music by Harry Warren
Played on piano when Al is serving punch
Saving Myself for You: (uncredited)
Music by Saul Chaplin
Played at the Boston tavern
You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby: (uncredited)
Music by Harry Warren
Lyrics by Johnny Mercer
Sung by those at the wedding reception
Also played as dance music at the reception
16. Brother Rat (1938)
You Go to My Head: (1938) (uncredited)
Music by J. Fred Coots
Played when Billy first tries to get rid of Dan and Claire
Also played when Billy and Joyce are finally alone
17. Bourbon Street Beat (1959 TV Series)
Episode: Target of Hate (1960)
You Go to My Head: (uncredited)
Music by J. Fred Coots
Played when Rex arrives at the Club Lafayette
18. Bourbon Street Beat (1959 TV Series)
Episode: The Missing Queen (1960)
You Go to My Head: (uncredited)
Music by J. Fred Coots
Played during the Miss Dixie Belle beauty pageant
19. Castle on the Hudson (1940)
You Go to My Head: (uncredited)
Music by J. Fred Coots
Played at the nightclub after Tommy and Kay finish dancing
You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby: (1938) (uncredited)
Music by Harry Warren
Played on a phonograph in Goldie's room
20. Painting the Clouds with Sunshine (1951)
You Go to My Head: (uncredited)
Music by J. Fred Coots
Played when Benny gets drunk while at the table with Carol
You're My Everything: (uncredited)
Music by Harry Warren
Lyrics by Mort Dixon and Joe Young
Performed by Dennis Morgan
Skip to My Lou: (uncredited)
Traditional
Sung by a chorus at the hoedown
With a Song in My Heart: (uncredited)
Music by Richard Rodgers
21. Lola (1986)
You Go To My Head: Lyrics by Haven Gillespie (as Haven Gillestie)
Music by J. Fred Coots
Performed by Cristina Vilallonga
I Just Called to Say I Love You: Written and Performed by Stevie Wonder
22. Laguna Heat (1987 TV Movie)
You Go To My Head: Written by J. Fred Coots & Haven Gillespie
Performed by Benny Goodman
Courtesy of Warner Brothers, Inc./(ASCAP) & Doctor Jazz
23. Kærlighedens smerte (1992)
You Go to My Head: Written by Haven Gillespie and J. Fred Coots
Performed by Billie Holiday
My Situation: Written by Tommy Pedersen
Performed by Matadorerne
24. Naughty But Mice (1939 Short Film)
You Go to My Head: (1938) (uncredited)
Music by J. Fred Coots
Played after Sniffles drinks from the glass
25. The Daffy Doc (1938 Short Film)
You Go to My Head: (uncredited)
Music by J. Fred Coots
There's a Brand New Picture in My Picture Frame: (uncredited)
Written by Cliff Friend and Dave Franklin
26. B.F.G.F. (2010 TV Series)
Episode: Episode #2.3 (2010)
You Go To My Head: Written by Ayn Marie Dimaya
Performed by Ayn Marie Dimaya
27. That Way with Women (1947)
You Go to My Head: (uncredited)
Music by J. Fred Coots
Played on piano at the party
Embraceable You: (uncredited)
Music by George Gershwin
Played by the band at Club Ballé
28. The Edsel Show (1957 TV Special)
You Go to My Head: (uncredited)
Music by J. Fred Coots
Lyrics by Haven Gillespie
Performed as part of a medley by Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra
I've Got You Under My Skin: (uncredited)
Written by Cole Porter
Performed as part of a medley by Frank Sinatra
Now You Has Jazz: (uncredited)
Written by Cole Porter
Performed by Bing Crosby, Louis Armstrong, Edmond Hall, James Young (as Trummy Young), Billy Kyle, Squire Gersh and Barrett Deems
Baby, Won't You Please Come Home: (uncredited)
Written by Charles Warfield and Clarence Williams
Performed by Frank Sinatra
I Guess I'll Have to Change My Plan: (uncredited)
Music by Arthur Schwartz
Lyrics by Howard Dietz
Performed by Rosemary Clooney
It All Depends on You: (uncredited)
Music by Ray Henderson
Lyrics by Lew Brown and Buddy G. DeSylva
Performed as part of a medley by Frank Sinatra
I'm Walking Behind You: (uncredited)
Written by Billy Reid
Performed as part of a medley by Frank Sinatra
I'd Climb the Highest Mountain (If I Knew I'd Find You): (uncredited)
Written by Sidney Clare and Lew Brown
Performed as part of a medley by Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra
I Can't Give You Anything but Love: (uncredited)
Music by Jimmy McHugh
Lyrics by Dorothy Fields
Performed as part of a medley by Frank Sinatra
I've Got a Feelin' You're Foolin': (uncredited)
Music by Nacio Herb Brown
Lyrics by Arthur Freed
Performed as part of a medley by Rosemary Clooney
I Get a Kick out of You: (uncredited)
Written by Cole Porter
Performed as part of a medley by Rosemary Clooney
My Blue Heaven: (uncredited)
Music by Walter Donaldson
Lyrics by George Whiting
Performed as part of a medley by Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra and Rosemary Clooney
29. Scalp Trouble (1939 Short Film)
You Go to My Head: Music by J. Fred Coots
You're in the Army Now: Traditional
30. Iskelmäketju (1959)
You go to my head: Written by Haven Gillespie and J. Fred Coots
Performed by Wiola Talvikki
31. Hamateur Night (1939 Short Film)
You Go to My Head: (uncredited)
Music by J. Fred Coots
Played the first two times the hippo laughs
Where, Oh Where Has My Little Dog Gone?: (uncredited)
Music from German folk Song
Played during the dog act
You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby: (uncredited)
Music by Harry Warren
Played when the guy sits and sets his feet in the chair in front of him
The Merry-Go-Round Broke Down: (uncredited)
Written by Dave Franklin and Cliff Friend
Played on the piano
32. Count Me Out (1938 Short Film)
You Go to My Head: (uncredited)
Music by J. Fred Coots
Played when Egghead jumps off Biff Stew's lap
There's a Brand New Picture in My Picture Frame: (uncredited)
Written by Cliff Friend and Dave Franklin
Played when the match starts
Let That Be a Lesson to You: (uncredited)
Music by Richard A. Whiting
Played at the beginning when Egghead reads the letter
Also played when he pulls out the record and trains
33. Dave Apollon and His Club Casanova Orchestra (1939 Short Film)
You Go to My Head: (uncredited)
Music by J. Fred Coots
Played during the opening credits
Performed by Dave Apollon (on mandolin) and his orchestra
34. Merle Kendrick and His Orchestra (1938 Short Film)
You Go to My Head: (uncredited)
Music by J. Fred Coots
Lyrics by Haven Gillespie
Chinatown, My Chinatown: (uncredited)
Music by Jean Schwartz
Lyrics by William Jerome

Whether the long listing on The Edsel Show says something about the tune is a question I have not pondered.

Bob

[Phillyrich]

Wow. Thanks for the info. I'll have to use that advanced search for many songs. This song must have really moved a lot of people. (I thought I heard it somewhere in Laura...confirmed.)

[Donald Binks]

I first heard this song sung by Dennis Day off a recording of a broadcast show - probably the Jack Benny programme. I remember being quite impressed with it at the time.

[filmnotdigital]

Billie Holiday did a great version of this song.

[Phillyrich]

The earliest recording is with Nan Wynn (I think) with Teddy Wilson. Like Holiday's too and Bea Wayne with Larry Clinton.

Frank Sinatra's 1945 recording captures the feeling better than anyone. It was actually one of his biggest (now neglected) hit records.

[Daniel Eagan]

I always get the melodies for "You Go to My Head" and "I Wished on the Moon" mixed up. They're both great songs.

[Rollo Treadway]

The song is quoted/referenced in the lyrics to Danny Kaye's "Anatole of Paris" number in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty:

I'm Anatole of Paris,
I must design,
I'm just like wine:
I go to your head ...