Words & Music by: Side A – Jack Lawrence, Clara Edwards; Side B – Roy Brown
Musicians: Pat Boone (lead vocals) with an orchestra & chorus conducted by Billy Vaughn
Recording sessions: USA, 1958
Highest chart positions: Side A - US #21, UK #21; Side B - US #49
Was Pat Boone one of the most successful recording artists in 1955-62? Yes, absolutely.
Was Pat Boone rock'n'roll? Absolutely not. Just listen to the watered down cover of Roy Brown's 1947 R&B hit. You may also want to compare Boone's version to Elvis' 1954 cover.
List price: Very Good+ is $7.50, Near Mint is $15
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