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"Hush ... Not a Word to Mary" was the second UK hit for New Zealand singer John Rowles. It was the follow-up release to his major hit "If I Only Had Time".

Background

The song was written by Mitch Murray and Peter Callander. Mike Leander was the producer and arranger. The B-side "The Night We Called It a Day" was written by Rowles and Steve Kipner. It was published by Intune, which was the new publishing company for Murray and Callender. By July 6, the single shot up 18 places from #36 to #18. By July 13, 1968, the single had moved from its previous position of #18 to #12. This single also marked the last of Rowles' chart success in the UK.

References

1. 45Cat - John Rowles - Discography, UK
2. 45Cat - John Rowles - Discography, New Zealand
3. National Library of New Zealand - Hush- not a word to Mary (sound recording) / Mitch Murray, Peter Callander ; (sung by) John Rowles. The night we called it a day / Rowles, Kipner ; (sung by) John Rowles
4. Discogs - John Rowles – Hush... Not A Word To Mary
5. Billboard, June 15, 1968 - Page 57 International News Reports, LONDON
6. Billboard, July 6, 1968 - Page 59 Billboard Hits of the World, BRITAIN
7. Billboard, July 13, 1968 - Page 75 Billboard Hits of the World, BRITAIN
8. An Avid's Guide to Sixties Songwriters, By Peter Dunbavan - 52. Murray/Callander

• 1968 songs
• 1968 singles
• John Rowles songs
• MCA Records singles
• Songs written by Mitch Murray
• Songs written by Peter Callander
• Song recordings produced by Mike Leander