Hair of Gold, Eyes of Blue
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"Hair of Gold, Eyes of Blue" is a popular
song
.
It was written by Sunny Skylar
. The song was published in 1948
.
Popular versions of the song were recorded by Gordon MacRae
, by The Harmonicats
, and by Jack Emerson.
The Gordon MacRae
recording was released by Capitol Records
as catalog number
15178. The record first reached the Billboard magazine charts on August 20, 1948 and lasted 14 weeks on the chart, peaking at #10.
The Harmonicats
' recording was released by Universal Records
as catalog number 121. The record first reached the Billboard magazine charts on August 6, 1948 and lasted 9 weeks on the chart, peaking at #22.
The Jack Emerson recording was released by Metrotone Records as catalog number 2018. The record first reached the Billboard magazine charts on September 3, 1948 and lasted 5 weeks on the chart, peaking at #24.
Popular music
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song
Song
In music, a song is a composition for voice or voices, performed by singing.A song may be accompanied by musical instruments, or it may be unaccompanied, as in the case of a cappella songs...
.
It was written by Sunny Skylar
Sunny Skylar
Sunny Skylar was an American composer, singer, lyricist, and music publisher. He was born Selig Shaftel in Brooklyn, New York. As a singer, he appeared with a number of big bands, including those led by Ben Bernie, Paul Whiteman, Abe Lyman, George Hall and Vincent Lopez...
. The song was published in 1948
1948 in music
-Events:*May 20 - The Second International Congress of Composers and Music Critics 1948 opens in Prague.*June 5 - Opening of the first Aldeburgh Festival, founded by Benjamin Britten, Eric Crozier and Peter Pears....
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Popular versions of the song were recorded by Gordon MacRae
Gordon MacRae
Gordon MacRae was an American actor and singer, best known for his appearances in the film versions of two Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals, Oklahoma! and Carousel and films with Doris Day like Starlift.-Early life:Born Albert Gordon MacRae in East Orange, New Jersey, MacRae graduated from...
, by The Harmonicats
The Harmonicats
Jerry Murad's Harmonicats were an American harmonica-based group. Originally they were named The Harmonica Madcaps and the group consisted of Jerry Murad , Bob Hadamik , Pete Pedersen , and Al Fiore, . They reformed later as a trio with Murad, Fiore, and bass harmonica player Don Les...
, and by Jack Emerson.
The Gordon MacRae
Gordon MacRae
Gordon MacRae was an American actor and singer, best known for his appearances in the film versions of two Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals, Oklahoma! and Carousel and films with Doris Day like Starlift.-Early life:Born Albert Gordon MacRae in East Orange, New Jersey, MacRae graduated from...
recording was released by Capitol Records
Capitol Records
Capitol Records is a major United States based record label, formerly located in Los Angeles, but operating in New York City as part of Capitol Music Group. Its former headquarters building, the Capitol Tower, is a major landmark near the corner of Hollywood and Vine...
as catalog number
Catalog numbering systems for single records
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15178. The record first reached the Billboard magazine charts on August 20, 1948 and lasted 14 weeks on the chart, peaking at #10.
The Harmonicats
The Harmonicats
Jerry Murad's Harmonicats were an American harmonica-based group. Originally they were named The Harmonica Madcaps and the group consisted of Jerry Murad , Bob Hadamik , Pete Pedersen , and Al Fiore, . They reformed later as a trio with Murad, Fiore, and bass harmonica player Don Les...
' recording was released by Universal Records
Universal Records
Universal Records was a record label owned by Universal Music Group, and it is now owned by Manny Patino and Michael Jackson, and operated as part of the Universal Motown Republic Group.-History:...
as catalog number 121. The record first reached the Billboard magazine charts on August 6, 1948 and lasted 9 weeks on the chart, peaking at #22.
The Jack Emerson recording was released by Metrotone Records as catalog number 2018. The record first reached the Billboard magazine charts on September 3, 1948 and lasted 5 weeks on the chart, peaking at #24.