The Glory of Love (song)

"The Glory of Love" is a song that was written by Billy Hill and recorded in 1936 by Benny Goodman. Goodman's version was a number one pop hit.[1] The song has been recorded by many artists. It was the signature theme of the 1967 film Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, performed by nightclub singer Jacqueline Fontaine on camera, as well as over the opening and closing credits.[2] Bette Midler included the song in the film Beaches (1988) and it appears on the soundtrack.

For the song by Peter Cetera, see Glory of Love.
"The Glory of Love"
Single by Benny Goodman
Released1936
Recorded1936
GenrePop
Songwriter(s)Billy Hill
Benny Goodman singles chronology
"The Glory of Love'"
(1936)
The Five Keys singles chronology
"The Glory of Love'"
(1951)		 "Yes Sir, That's My Baby"
(1952)

Charts

Weekly charts
Chart (1951) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot Rhythm & Blues Songs 1

The Five Keys version
"The Glory of Love"
Single by The Five Keys
from the album Best of The Five Keys
B-side"Hucklebuck with Jimmy"
Released1951
Recorded1951
GenreR&B
Songwriter(s)Billy Hill

In 1951, R&B vocal group, The Five Keys, had their biggest R&B hit with their version of the song, hitting number one on the R&B chart for four non-consecutive weeks.[3][4]

Chart (1951) Peak
position
US Billboard R&B Chart 1

Otis Redding version
"The Glory of Love"
Single by Otis Redding
from the album The Dock of the Bay
B-side"I'm Coming Home"
Released1967
RecordedDecember, 1967
GenreSoul, Pop
Length2:38
LabelVolt
S419
Songwriter(s)Billy Hill
Producer(s)Steve Cropper
Otis Redding singles chronology
"Shake"
(1967)		 "The Glory of Love"
(1967)		 "Tramp"
(1967)

In 1967, Otis Redding recorded a cover version for his 1968 album, The Dock of the Bay. Redding's cover became a top 20 hit and reached number nineteen on the Billboard R&B Songs chart and number sixty on the Billboard Hot 100.[5]

Charts

Weekly charts
Chart (1967) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[6] 60
US Billboard Hot Rhythm & Blues Songs[7] 19

Other versions

References
  1. Whitburn, Joel (1986). Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890-1954. Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin: Record Research Inc. p. 178. ISBN 0-89820-083-0.
  2. Roitz, Janet. ""The Glory Of Love" Guess Who's Coming To Dinner 1967; A look at Jacqueline Fontaine". Fabulous Film Songs. Retrieved 19 December 2020.
  3. Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 205.
  4. Propes, Steve (1973). Those Oldies But Goodies: A Guide to 50's Record Collecting. The Macmillan Company, New York. p. 42.
  5. Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 486.
  6. "allmusic ((( Otis Redding > Awards )))". Billboard. Retrieved 2012-11-22.
  7. "Billboard R&B Singles Chart". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-01-27.
  8. "allmusic.com". allmusic.com. Retrieved December 2, 2018.
  9. "allmusic.com". allmusic.com. Retrieved December 2, 2018.
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