Who sings “Im So Lonesome I Could Cry” in the episode “Rest In Peace, Mrs Columbo?
This is one of the most frequently asked “Columbo” questions of all time. Columbo fans in large numbers are captivated, almost haunted by the recording that Vivian Dimitri listens to as she sits alone, deep in depression, sipping wine, fondling a stuffed toy, and gazing at slides of her dead husband. But, hard information on the singer’s identity is elusive. A German Columbo site offered the speculation that it’s jazz artist Shirley Horn — but no documentation is offered, and we have never found any evidence that such a recording was made by Shirley. A fan once said that the singer is “definitely” Cassandra Jones, who does have an album featuring this song. However, Cassandra’s recording didn’t come out until years after “RIP, Mrs Columbo”. Another fan was so determined to get the answer, that she attempted to contact the musical director of the episode — but nothing came of that effort. Finally, we think we have the best answer available. “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry” is featured on
