Songs with Earlier Histories Than the Hit Version

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On the Street Where You Live

First performed by John Michael King (1956).
Hit versions by Vic Damone (US #4/UK #1 1956), Eddie Fisher (US #18 1956), Andy Williams (US #28/MOR #3 1964).

From the wiki: “‘On the Street Where You Live’ was composed by Frederick Loewe with lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner, from the 1956 Broadway musical, My Fair Lady. It is sung in the musical by the character Freddy Eynsford-Hill, portrayed by John Michael King in the original Broadway production. The most popular single of the song was recorded by Vic Damone in 1956 for Columbia Records. Eddie Fisher also had a Top-20 Billboard hit with the song in 1956. Andy Williams’ recording appeared in the Billboard Top-40 in 1964.”

Vic Damone, “On the Street Where You Live” (1956):

https://youtu.be/83XWIVEH4UA

Eddie Fisher, “On the Street Where You Live” (1956):

https://youtu.be/E94zn6W24Yg

Andy Williams, “On the Street Where You Live” (1964):

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