First released by singer and actor Tino (Constantin) Rosssi "Vieni, Veini" (Koger - Varna - Scotto) hit in 1934. In 1982 President François Mitterrand named Rossi a Commander of the Legion of Honour for his contributions to French culture. That same year Rossi gave his last public performance at the Casino de Paris, a show that popular demand turned into a three-month stint".

Rudy (Hubert) Vallee and The Gentlemen Songsters version of "Vieni ... Vieni" (Vallee - Koger - Varna - Scotto) reached the top of the American charts in 1937. Rudy has a degree in philosophy from Yale University. His family home in Westbrook, Maine is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.