Uploaded by CatsPjamas1 on Jun 25, 2011
Charted at #7 in Billboard in May 1953. Theme song of the movie, "Ruby Gentry" starring Jennifer Jones (pictured in this video), Charlton Heston and Karl Malden. Also #3 for Richard Hayman in April 1953, #20 for Harry James and His Orchestra in July 1953, #20 for Victor Young and His Singing Strings in June 1953, #28 for Ray Charles in November 1960 (#10 R&B) and #58 for Adam Wade in March 1960.
Original Billboard review: "The flim tune gets still another reading. This one is moody and atmospheric, with a harmonica solo by Danny Welton featured. Will share what wealth there is." Billboard rating: 76 out of 100.
Written by Mitchell Parish and Heinz Roemheld.
The other side of this single is "A Little Love".
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All Comments (4)
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Beautiful...this arrangement is great but would like to hear a new one too...a CLASSIC
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Ditto !!
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A haunting tune, that deserved to be redone so many times by so many great artists.
lateforbreakfast 8 months ago
@lateforbreakfast I agree!
CatsPjamas1 8 months ago