Since I Fell for You
"Since I Fell for You" is a blues ballad was composed by Buddy Johnson in 1945 and was first popularized by his sister, Ella Johnson, with Buddy Johnson and His Orchestra.[1]
| "Since I Fell for You" | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Single by Lenny Welch | |
| B-side | "Are You Sincere" |
| Released | October 1963 |
| Genre | Pop |
| Songwriter(s) | Buddy Johnson |
Lenny Welch recording
The biggest hit version of "Since I Fell for You" was recorded by Lenny Welch in 1963, reaching number four on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart on December 28, 1963.[2] It also reached number three on the Easy Listening chart.[3]
Other recordings
"Since I Fell For You" has become a jazz and pop standard which has been recorded by many artists including:
- Dinah Washington
- Andy Williams
- Barbra Streisand
- Doris Day
- Fontella Bass
- Nina Simone
- A version by Annie Laurie with Paul Gayten and His Trio in 1947 peaked at number three on the Billboard Race Records chart and number twenty on the pop chart.[4]
- The Skyliners
References
- "secondhandsongs.com". secondhandsongs.com. Retrieved February 24, 2019.
- Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits: Eighth Edition. Record Research. p. 672.
- Whitburn, Joel (1993). Top Adult Contemporary: 1961–1993. Record Research. p. 253.
- Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 226.
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