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You Can't Be True, Dear

April 12, 2024

"You Can't Be True, Dear" is a popular German song.

"You Can't Be True, Dear"
Song
LanguageGerman, English
WrittenUnknown
Composer(s)Hans Otten
Lyricist(s)
  • Gerhard Ebeler (German)
  • Hal Cotten (English)

History edit

It was originally written as a German language song, "Du Kannst Nicht Treu Sein," by composer Hans Otten and lyricist Gerhard Ebeler. English language lyrics and title were written by Hal Cotten.

In 1948, Ken Griffin recorded the song, first released as an instrumental[1] and later with vocalist Jerry Wayne dubbing the lyrics, both of which became popular in releases by an independent company, Rondo Records. A number of other versions were also recorded that year.

The recording by Ken Griffin and Jerry Wayne was released by Rondo Records as catalog number 228. It first reached the Billboard magazine Best Seller chart on April 2, 1948 staying at #1 for seven weeks. The instrumental recording by Ken Griffin was released by Rondo Records as catalog number 128. It first reached the Billboard magazine Best Seller chart on July 2, 1948 peaking at #2. Both the vocal and solo organ versions charted for 23 weeks and sold an estimated 3,500,000 copies.[2] Note that this version was recorded and released first, but charted after the vocal version.

Renditions edit

A number of other versions were also recorded in 1948.

The recording by Dick Haymes with The Song Spinners was released by Decca Records as catalog number 24439. It first reached the Billboard Best Seller chart on May 28, 1948, and lasted 13 weeks on the chart, peaking at #9.[2] Both sides of this recording were cover versions of bigger hits, but both charted; the flip side was "Nature Boy", a major hit for Nat King Cole.

The recording by The Sportsmen was released by Capitol Records as catalog number 15077. It first reached the Billboard Best Seller chart on May 28, 1948, and lasted 13 weeks on the chart, peaking at #11.[2] The flip side, "Toolie Oolie Doolie," also charted.

The recording by The Marlin Sisters was released by Columbia Records as catalog number 38211. It first reached the Billboard magazine Best Seller chart on June 4, 1948, and lasted 4 weeks on the chart, peaking at #19.[2] The flip side, "Toolie Oolie Doolie," also charted (oddly enough, in both The Sportsmen's and the Marlin Sisters' version, the same song was the flip side and in both cases, both sides made the charts).

The recording by Dick James was released by RCA Victor Records as catalog number 20-2944. It first reached the Billboard magazine Best Seller chart on June 25, 1948, and lasted 2 weeks on the chart, peaking at #19. This was his only charting hit.[2]

Two artists in the United Kingdom also recorded the song at about the same time. Vera Lynn recorded the song on March 10, 1948, which was released by the UK Decca label under catalog number F-8883, and Dolores Gray made a recording on August 13, 1948, released by the UK Columbia label under catalog number DB 2451.

Vera Lynn's recording also charted in the United States. This recording was released by London Records as catalog number 202. It first reached the Billboard magazine Best Seller chart on May 21, 1948, and lasted 7 weeks on the chart, peaking at #14.[2]

A revival of the song by Patti Page (Columbia Records catalog number 4-44345) became popular in 1965, spending 8 weeks on the Billboard Easy listening music chart, peaking at #11.

Other recordings edit

References edit

  1. ^ Gilliland, John. (197X). "Pop Chronicles 1940s Program #21 - All Tracks UNT Digital Library". Digital.library.unt.edu. Retrieved 2021-02-11.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Whitburn, Joel (1973). Top Pop Records 1940–1955. Record Research.

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This article relies largely or entirely on a single source Relevant discussion may be found on the talk page Please help improve this article by introducing citations to additional sources Find sources You Can t Be True Dear news newspapers books scholar JSTOR June 2017 You Can t Be True Dear is a popular German song You Can t Be True Dear SongLanguageGerman EnglishWrittenUnknownComposer s Hans OttenLyricist s Gerhard Ebeler German Hal Cotten English Contents 1 History 2 Renditions 3 Other recordings 4 ReferencesHistory editIt was originally written as a German language song Du Kannst Nicht Treu Sein by composer Hans Otten and lyricist Gerhard Ebeler English language lyrics and title were written by Hal Cotten In 1948 Ken Griffin recorded the song first released as an instrumental 1 and later with vocalist Jerry Wayne dubbing the lyrics both of which became popular in releases by an independent company Rondo Records A number of other versions were also recorded that year The recording by Ken Griffin and Jerry Wayne was released by Rondo Records as catalog number 228 It first reached the Billboard magazine Best Seller chart on April 2 1948 staying at 1 for seven weeks The instrumental recording by Ken Griffin was released by Rondo Records as catalog number 128 It first reached the Billboard magazine Best Seller chart on July 2 1948 peaking at 2 Both the vocal and solo organ versions charted for 23 weeks and sold an estimated 3 500 000 copies 2 Note that this version was recorded and released first but charted after the vocal version Renditions editA number of other versions were also recorded in 1948 The recording by Dick Haymes with The Song Spinners was released by Decca Records as catalog number 24439 It first reached the Billboard Best Seller chart on May 28 1948 and lasted 13 weeks on the chart peaking at 9 2 Both sides of this recording were cover versions of bigger hits but both charted the flip side was Nature Boy a major hit for Nat King Cole The recording by The Sportsmen was released by Capitol Records as catalog number 15077 It first reached the Billboard Best Seller chart on May 28 1948 and lasted 13 weeks on the chart peaking at 11 2 The flip side Toolie Oolie Doolie also charted The recording by The Marlin Sisters was released by Columbia Records as catalog number 38211 It first reached the Billboard magazine Best Seller chart on June 4 1948 and lasted 4 weeks on the chart peaking at 19 2 The flip side Toolie Oolie Doolie also charted oddly enough in both The Sportsmen s and the Marlin Sisters version the same song was the flip side and in both cases both sides made the charts The recording by Dick James was released by RCA Victor Records as catalog number 20 2944 It first reached the Billboard magazine Best Seller chart on June 25 1948 and lasted 2 weeks on the chart peaking at 19 This was his only charting hit 2 Two artists in the United Kingdom also recorded the song at about the same time Vera Lynn recorded the song on March 10 1948 which was released by the UK Decca label under catalog number F 8883 and Dolores Gray made a recording on August 13 1948 released by the UK Columbia label under catalog number DB 2451 Vera Lynn s recording also charted in the United States This recording was released by London Records as catalog number 202 It first reached the Billboard magazine Best Seller chart on May 21 1948 and lasted 7 weeks on the chart peaking at 14 2 A revival of the song by Patti Page Columbia Records catalog number 4 44345 became popular in 1965 spending 8 weeks on the Billboard Easy listening music chart peaking at 11 Other recordings editThis section may contain excessive or irrelevant examples Please help improve the article by adding descriptive text and removing less pertinent examples June 2017 Eddy Arnold 1954 Pat Boone 1959 Carol Channing and Webb Pierce 1976 Connie Francis 1963 Will Glahe 1948 Ken Griffin vocal Jerry Wayne 1948 Ken Griffin Instr 1948 Dick Haymes and The Song Spinners 1948 Dick James 1948 Die Lustige Munchen Musikanten under the title Du Kannst Nicht Treu Sein Henry Lindblom with Stig Holm s Rhythm Masters Swedish lyrics written by Fritz Gustaf entitled Som vind om varen Recorded in Stockholm on December 28 1948 It was released on the 78 rpm record His Master s Voice X 7464 Vera Lynn 1948 The Marlin Sisters with Eddie Fisher 1948 Mary Kaye Trio 1959 Patti Page 1965 Bob Ralston Somethin Smith and the Redheads The Sportsmen 1948 Gale Storm Billy Vaughn Lawrence WelkReferences edit Gilliland John 197X Pop Chronicles 1940s Program 21 All Tracks UNT Digital Library Digital library unt edu Retrieved 2021 02 11 a b c d e f Whitburn Joel 1973 Top Pop Records 1940 1955 Record Research Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title You Can 27t Be True Dear amp oldid 1186730106, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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