Songs with Earlier Histories Than the Hit Version

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When I Fall in Love

First recorded by The Victor Young Orchestra w. Jeri Southern (1952).
Hit versions by Doris Day (US #20 1952), Nat “King” Cole (UK #2 1957), Natalie Cole (US #6/R&B #31 1987), Rick Astley (UK #2 1987), Celine Dion & Clive Griffin (US #23/MOR #6 1993).

From the wiki: “Jeri Southern released the original version in April 1952 with the song’s composer, Victor Young, handling the arranging and conducting duties. The song has become a standard, with many artists recording it, though the first hit version was by Doris Day released in July 1952.”

Doris Day, “When I Fall in Love” (1952):

Nat “King” Cole, “When I Fall in Love” (1957):

Natalie Cole, “When I Fall in Love” (1987):

Rick Astley, “When I Fall in Love” (1987):

http://youtu.be/yZNi1qTOF_Y

Celine Dion & Clive Griffin, “When I Fall in Love” (1993):

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