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Two Different Worlds (1956 song)
"Two Different Worlds" is a popular song with music by Al Frisch and the lyrics by Sid Wayne, published in 1956.[1]
| "Two Different Worlds" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Don Rondo | ||||
| B-side | "He Made You Mine" | |||
| Released | September 1956 | |||
| Recorded | 1956 | |||
| Genre | Traditional pop | |||
| Length | 2:47 | |||
| Label | Jubilee | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Al Frisch, Sid Wayne | |||
| Don Rondo singles chronology | ||||
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Notable recordings edit
- The biggest U.S. hit version was recorded by Don Rondo. It reached number 19 on the Billboard chart[2] and number 12 on the Cashbox chart.[3]
- A cover version of the song was recorded by Roger Williams and Jane Morgan which reached number 41 on the Billboard chart.
- A recording by Ronnie Hilton in the same year reached number 13 on the UK Singles Chart.[4]
- In 1965, Lenny Welch recorded the song peaking at number 6 on the Easy Listening chart and number 61 on the Hot 100.[5]
Other recordings edit
- Nat King Cole also recorded the song in 1956 but without chart success.[6]
- A recording by Jerry Vale in 1963, appeared on the original Columbia album, The Language of Love.
- Sammy Davis Jr. covered the song in his 1966 album Sammy Davis Jr. Sings and Laurindo Almeida Plays
- The British pop singer Engelbert Humperdinck also covered the song on his 1967 album The Last Waltz.[7]
- Earl Coleman recorded a version with a quartet led by Sonny Rollins. The cut appeared on Rollins's album, Tour de Force.[8]
References edit
- ^ "Two Different Worlds - Jane Morgan | Song Info". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-12-17.
- ^ Carolyn Hope (2011-12-24). "Barry's Hits of All Decades Pop rock n roll Music Chart Hits". Hitsofalldecades.com. Retrieved 2016-12-17.
- ^ "Don Rondo (Artist Profile + Discography)". Super Oldies.com. Retrieved 2016-12-17.
- ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 253. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2002). Top Adult Contemporary: 1961-2001. Record Research. p. 255.
- ^ "Two Different Worlds - Nat King Cole | Song Info". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-12-17.
- ^ Michael Erlewine. "The Last Waltz - Engelbert Humperdinck | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-12-17.
- ^ Scott Yanow (1956-12-07). "Tour de Force - Sonny Rollins | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-12-17.