The song enjoyed a revival in 1950 when the best-known version was done by
Don Cornell and the
Sammy Kaye orchestra. This recording was released by
RCA Victor Records as catalog number 20-3609 (78 rpm) and 47-3115 (45 rpm). It first reached the
Billboard Best Sellers chart on February 3, 1950 and lasted for 22 weeks on the chart, peaking at number three. Other hits with the song that year were by
Benny Goodman and His Orchestra (vocal by
Buddy Greco);
Bill Farrell; and by
Les Brown and His Orchestra (vocal by
Four Hits and a Miss).
Bing Crosby sang "It Isn't Fair" twice on his radio show in May 1950, though he never made a commercial recording of the song. The song did not appear in the UK's sheet music charts during this period. However, a British cover version by
Steve Conway was released in June 1950. ==Later notable versions==