There's Only One of You
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"There’s Only One of You" is a popular
song
with music written by Robert Allen and lyrics by Al Stillman
. The song was published in 1958
.
The song was one of a large number of Stillman-Allen compositions that were recorded by The Four Lads
. This recording (made February 16, 1958) was released by Columbia Records
as catalog number
41136. It first reached the Billboard charts
on April 7, 1958. On the Disk Jockey chart, it peaked at #10; on the Best Seller chart, at #43; on the composite chart of the top 100 songs, it reached #41.
Popular music
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song
Song
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with music written by Robert Allen and lyrics by Al Stillman
Al Stillman
Al Stillman was an American lyricist.-Biography:Stillman was born in New York City. His name was originally Albert Silverman, but changed it to that of a well-known New York banking family. He was Jewish. He attended New York University. After graduation, he contributed to Franklin P...
. The song was published in 1958
1958 in music
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The song was one of a large number of Stillman-Allen compositions that were recorded by The Four Lads
The Four Lads
The Four Lads is a popular Canadian male singing quartet. In the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, the group earned many gold singles and albums. Its million-selling signature tunes include "Moments to Remember," "Standin' on the Corner," "No, Not Much," "Who Needs You," and "Istanbul."The Four Lads makes...
. This recording (made February 16, 1958) was released by Columbia Records
Columbia Records
Columbia Records is an American record label, owned by Japan's Sony Music Entertainment, operating under the Columbia Music Group with Aware Records. It was founded in 1888, evolving from an earlier enterprise, the American Graphophone Company — successor to the Volta Graphophone Company...
as catalog number
Catalog numbering systems for single records
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41136. It first reached the Billboard charts
Billboard charts
The Billboard charts tabulate the relative weekly popularity of songs or albums in the United States. The results are published in Billboard magazine...
on April 7, 1958. On the Disk Jockey chart, it peaked at #10; on the Best Seller chart, at #43; on the composite chart of the top 100 songs, it reached #41.