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1956 song by Cole Porter
"True Love " is a popular song written by American songwriter Cole Porter , published in 1956. The song was introduced by Bing Crosby and Grace Kelly in the musical film High Society .[2] "True Love" was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song . Kelly's contribution on the record is relatively minor, duetting with Crosby on only the final chorus. Nonetheless, the single is co-credited to her.
Background [ edit ]
The Crosby-Kelly version, accompanied by Johnny Green 's MGM studio orchestra using a romantic arrangement by Conrad Salinger , was a hit single, peaking at number four in the United Kingdom, number three in Australia and number one in the Netherlands.
Recordings that charted [ edit ]
Other recordings [ edit ]
Other versions to achieve success include:
A version of the song by Jane Powell out at the same time as the Crosby–Kelly version was also popular.
Elvis Presley cut a version of "True Love" that was featured on his successful album Loving You from 1957.[3]
Ricky Nelson included a version of the song on his 1957 debut album Ricky .[4]
Dean Martin recorded the song for his 1960 LP This Time I'm Swingin'! .
In 1961 Patsy Cline covered the song on her second studio album, Patsy Cline Showcase .[5]
Shelley Fabares cut a version of the song on her album Shelley! released in 1962.[6]
Al Hirt released a version on his 1962 album, Trumpet and Strings .[7]
The Everly Brothers recorded a version for their 1962 album Instant Party without any commercial success.[8]
A version by Nancy Sinatra was released as a single in 1965.
Jack Jones , 1965, as the closing tune for There's Love and There's Love and There's Love , an album of romance classics arranged by Nelson Riddle ;[9]
The song has also featured on a number of albums cut by Connie Francis .
A version of "True Love" is on the 1974 album I'm Leaving It All Up to You by Donny and Marie Osmond .
A version by George Harrison done in a blues rock style, from his 1976 album Thirty Three & 1/3 ,[10] was released as the album's third single in 1977.[11]
The short-lived 1980s band Oasis recorded a version on their one album, Oasis , in 1984.[12]
Anne Murray recorded a cover of the song for her album Croonin' (1993).[13]
Neil Diamond covered the song for his 1998 album The Movie Album: As Time Goes By .[14]
Deana Martin recorded “True Love” on her 2013 album Destination Moon as a duet with her father, Dean Martin , who originally recorded the song for his 1960 album This Time I'm Swingin'! .[15]
Benny Anderssons orkester on the live CD BAO på turné in 2006.
Harry Connick Jr. recorded the song for his 2019 album True Love: A Celebration of Cole Porter .
Weekly charts [ edit ]
Bing Crosby and Grace Kelly version
Richard Chamberlain version
Shakin' Stevens version
Elton John and Kiki Dee version
Year-end charts [ edit ]
Bing Crosby and Grace Kelly version
Elton John and Kiki Dee version
Certifications [ edit ]
In popular culture [ edit ]
"True Love" is the name of a yacht on which two of the characters honeymoon in the play The Philadelphia Story , on which the musical is based. Bing Crosby later owned a 55-foot Constellation yacht which he named the "True Love".
On the episode of The Muppet Show with special guest Cheryl Ladd , Miss Piggy and Link Hogthrob sing "True Love" as a duet in the opening number. In their performance, they are in the jungle surrounded by wild animals such as a monkey, an alligator, and many birds who also sing portions of the song.
References [ edit ]
^ "Single Releases" (PDF) . Music Week . November 6, 1993. p. 23. Retrieved June 20, 2021 .
^ High Society (1956) - Soundtracks from the Internet Movie Database
^ Eder, Bruce. "Loving You - Elvis Presley : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards" . AllMusic. Retrieved April 21, 2013 .
^ Ruhlmann, William. "Ricky - Rick Nelson : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards" . AllMusic. Retrieved April 21, 2013 .
^ Patsy Cline's Recording Sessions - The Decca Years
^ Adams, Greg. "Shelley!/The Things We Did Last Summer - Shelley Fabares : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards" . AllMusic. Retrieved April 21, 2013 .
^ Al Hirt, Trumpet and Strings Retrieved April 8, 2013.
^ Liner notes for The Everly Brothers "Instant Party"
^ Ankeny, Jason. "She Loves Me/There's Love & There's Love & There's Love - Jack Jones : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards" . AllMusic. Retrieved April 21, 2013 .
^ Ruhlmann, William. "Thirty Three & 1/3 - George Harrison : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards" . AllMusic. Retrieved April 21, 2013 .
^ Calkin, Graham. "George Harrison - True Love" . Jpgr.co.uk. Retrieved April 21, 2013 .
^ "Oasis - Oasis : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards" . AllMusic. Retrieved April 21, 2013 .
^ Cooper, Dan. "Croonin' - Anne Murray : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards" . AllMusic. Retrieved April 21, 2013 .
^ Gallucci, Michael. "The Movie Album: As Time Goes By - Neil Diamond : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards" . AllMusic. Retrieved April 21, 2013 .
^ Deana Martin -- Internationally-acclaimed entertainer will bring tour to St. Charles , at the Edwardsville Intelligencer; published February 20, 2014; retrieved May 18, 2014
^ "Every AMR Top 50 Single in 1956" . Top100singles.net . Retrieved August 8, 2019 .
^ "Bing Crosby and Grace Kelly – True Love" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50 . Retrieved August 8, 2019.
^ "Bing Crosby and Grace Kelly – True Love" (in French). Ultratip . Retrieved August 8, 2019.
^ "Bing Crosby and Grace Kelly – True Love" (in Dutch). Single Top 100 . Retrieved August 8, 2019.
^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100" . Official Charts Company . Retrieved August 8, 2019.
^ "Bing Crosby's Hit Records" . Retrieved June 20, 2021 .
^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100" . Official Charts Company . Retrieved August 8, 2019.
^ "Richard Chamberlain Chart History (Hot 100)" . Billboard . Retrieved August 8, 2019.
^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100" . Official Charts Company . Retrieved August 8, 2019.
^ "Elton John & Kiki Dee – True Love" . ARIA Top 50 Singles . Retrieved August 8, 2019.
^ "Elton John & Kiki Dee – True Love" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40 . Retrieved August 8, 2019.
^ "Elton John & Kiki Dee – True Love" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50 . Retrieved August 8, 2019.
^ "Top RPM Singles: Issue 2340 ." RPM . Library and Archives Canada . Retrieved August 8, 2019.
^ "Top RPM Adult Contemporary: Issue 2362 ." RPM . Library and Archives Canada . Retrieved August 8, 2019.
^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF) . Music & Media . Vol. 11, no. 2. January 8, 1994. p. 11. Retrieved February 1, 2020 .
^ "Elton John & Kiki Dee – True Love" (in French). Les classement single . Retrieved August 8, 2019.
^ "Elton John & Kiki Dee – True Love" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts . Retrieved August 8, 2019.
^ "Íslenski Listinn Topp 40 (23.–29.12.'93)" . Dagblaðið Vísir (in Icelandic). December 23, 1993. p. 38. Retrieved September 30, 2019 .
^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – True Love" . Irish Singles Chart . Retrieved August 8, 2019.
^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 50, 1993 " (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40 . Retrieved August 8, 2019.
^ "Elton John & Kiki Dee – True Love" (in Dutch). Single Top 100 . Retrieved August 8, 2019.
^ "Top 10 Sales in Europe" (PDF) . Music & Media . Vol. 11, no. 2. January 8, 1994. p. 12. Retrieved February 1, 2020 .
^ "Elton John & Kiki Dee – True Love" . Swiss Singles Chart . Retrieved August 8, 2019.
^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100" . Official Charts Company . Retrieved August 8, 2019.
^ "Elton John Chart History (Hot 100)" . Billboard . Retrieved August 8, 2019.
^ "Elton John Chart History (Adult Contemporary)" . Billboard . Retrieved August 8, 2019.
^ "AMR Top Singles of 1957" . Top100singles.net . Retrieved August 8, 2019 .
^ "Jaaroverzichten 1957" (in Dutch). Ultratop . Retrieved August 8, 2019 .
^ "Top 100 Singles 1993". Music Week . January 15, 1994. p. 24.
^ "Jaaroverzichten 1994" (in Dutch). Ultratop. Retrieved August 8, 2019 .
^ "RPM Top 100 Hit Tracks of 1994" . RPM . Library and Archives Canada . Retrieved August 8, 2019 .
^ "RPM Top 100 AC tracks of 1994" . RPM . Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved August 8, 2019 .
^ "1994 in Review – Sales Charts" (PDF) . Music & Media . December 24, 1994. p. 24. Retrieved February 1, 2020 .
^ "British single certifications – Elton John/Kiki Dee – True Love" . British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved June 20, 2021 .
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