Till I Waltz Again with You
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"Till I Waltz Again with You" is a popular
song
written by Sid Prosen and published in 1952
. Rather than a waltz, it is a slow AABA shuffle.
The recording by Teresa Brewer
was recorded on August 19, 1952 and released by Coral Records
as catalog number
60873. It first reached the Billboard magazine Best Seller chart on December 6, 1952 and lasted 22 (7 weeks at #1) weeks on the chart, peaking at #1. The song also reached number one on the Cash Box
chart for six weeks in 1953
. In April 1953, during his senior year in high school, Elvis Presley
sang the song in his high school's "Annual Minstrel" show. Presley recalled that the performance did much for his reputation: "I wasn't popular in school ... I failed music—only thing I ever failed. And then they entered me in this talent show ... when I came onstage I heard people kind of rumbling and whispering and so forth, 'cause nobody knew I even sang. It was amazing how popular I became after that."
According to some sources, a record by Dick Todd
reached #17, one by Russ Morgan
reached #23, and one by The Harmonicats
reached #26 on the charts, as well. Coral successfully marketed the song to the country audience. A version by South Carolinian Tommy Sosebea reached #7 on Billboard's most played by country disc jockeys survey.
The song was recorded by Alma Cogan
and Joan Regan
in the United Kingdom
around the same time.
Alma Cogan and The Kordites with orchestra cond. Frank Cordell recorded it in London
on February 10, 1952. The song was released by EMI
on the His Master's Voice label as catalog number B 10469.
Semprini
, pianoforte with Rhythm accompaniment recorded it in London on March 11, 1953 as the third song of the medley "Dancing to the piano (No. 20) - Hit medley of foxtrots" along with "Why Don't You Believe Me" and "Downhearted". The medley was released by EMI
on the His Master's Voice label as catalog number B 10457.
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written by Sid Prosen and published in 1952
1952 in music
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. Rather than a waltz, it is a slow AABA shuffle.
The recording by Teresa Brewer
Teresa Brewer
Teresa Brewer was an American pop singer whose style incorporated elements of country, jazz, R&B, musicals and novelty songs. She was one of the most prolific and popular female singers of the 1950s, recording nearly 600 songs. Born Theresa Breuer in Toledo, Ohio, Brewer died of a neuromuscular...
was recorded on August 19, 1952 and released by Coral Records
Coral Records
Coral Records was a Decca Records subsidiary formed in 1949. It recorded pop artists McGuire Sisters and Teresa Brewer, as well as rock and roller Buddy Holly....
as catalog number
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60873. It first reached the Billboard magazine Best Seller chart on December 6, 1952 and lasted 22 (7 weeks at #1) weeks on the chart, peaking at #1. The song also reached number one on the Cash Box
Cash Box magazine
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chart for six weeks in 1953
1953 in music
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. In April 1953, during his senior year in high school, Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
Elvis Aaron Presley was one of the most popular American singers of the 20th century. A cultural icon, he is widely known by the single name Elvis. He is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King"....
sang the song in his high school's "Annual Minstrel" show. Presley recalled that the performance did much for his reputation: "I wasn't popular in school ... I failed music—only thing I ever failed. And then they entered me in this talent show ... when I came onstage I heard people kind of rumbling and whispering and so forth, 'cause nobody knew I even sang. It was amazing how popular I became after that."
According to some sources, a record by Dick Todd
Dick Todd (singer)
Dick Todd [Dik Tohd] was a Canadian singer, active during the 1930s-1950s. He was nicknamed the Canadian Crosby, and was born in Montreal....
reached #17, one by Russ Morgan
Russ Morgan
Russ Morgan was a big band orchestra leader and musical arranger in the United States during the 1930s and 1940s.-Early life:...
reached #23, and one 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...
reached #26 on the charts, as well. Coral successfully marketed the song to the country audience. A version by South Carolinian Tommy Sosebea reached #7 on Billboard's most played by country disc jockeys survey.
The song was recorded by Alma Cogan
Alma Cogan
Alma Cogan was an English singer of traditional pop music in the 1950s and early 1960s. Dubbed "The Girl With the Laugh/Giggle/Chuckle In Her Voice", she was the highest paid British female entertainer of her era...
and Joan Regan
Joan Regan
Joan Regan is a traditional pop music singer from the UK, popular during the 1950s and early 1960s.-Biography:...
in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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around the same time.
Alma Cogan and The Kordites with orchestra cond. Frank Cordell recorded it in London
London
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on February 10, 1952. The song was released by EMI
EMI
The EMI Group, also known as EMI Music or simply EMI, is a multinational music company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the fourth-largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry and one of the "big four" record companies. EMI Group also has a major...
on the His Master's Voice label as catalog number B 10469.
Semprini
Semprini
Alberto Fernando Riccardo Semprini known by his stage name Alberto Semprini, or Semprini, was an English pianist, famous for appearances on the BBC, mainly on radio....
, pianoforte with Rhythm accompaniment recorded it in London on March 11, 1953 as the third song of the medley "Dancing to the piano (No. 20) - Hit medley of foxtrots" along with "Why Don't You Believe Me" and "Downhearted". The medley was released by EMI
EMI
The EMI Group, also known as EMI Music or simply EMI, is a multinational music company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the fourth-largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry and one of the "big four" record companies. EMI Group also has a major...
on the His Master's Voice label as catalog number B 10457.