Softly, Softly (song)

"Softly, Softly" is a popular song written in 1955 by Mark Paul and Pierre Dudan, with English lyrics by Paddy Roberts.^[1]

The most popular version of the song was recorded by Ruby Murray in 1955. Produced by Norrie Paramor, it reached No. 1 in the UK Singles Chart for three weeks in February and March 1955.^[1]^[2]

References

1 2 Rice, Jo (1982). The Guinness Book of 500 Number One Hits (1st ed.). Enfield, Middlesex: Guinness Superlatives Ltd. p. 18. ISBN 0-85112-250-7.
↑ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 40-1. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.

Preceded by "Mambo Italiano" by Rosemary Clooney	UK Singles Chart Number 1 single Ruby Murray 18 February 1955 for 3 weeks	Succeeded by "Give Me Your Word" by Tennessee Ernie Ford

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Singles	"Just a Gigolo" "Life Is Just a Bowl of Cherries" "That's All I Want from You" "Softly, Softly" "Chee Chee-Oo Chee (Sang the Little Bird)" "Swanee" "Mutual Admiration Society" "Are You Lonesome Tonight?" "I Walk the Line" "A Song for You"

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