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"Cereza rosa" or "Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White" or "Gummy Mambo" is the English version of "Cerisier rose et pommier blanc," a ] ] with music by ] written in 1950. ] lyrics to the song by ] and ] lyrics by ] both exist and recordings of both have been quite popular. However, ]'s recording of the song as an instrumental with his orchestra featuring trumpeter Billy Regis, whose trumpet sound would slide down and up before the melody would resume, was the most popular version in 1955, reaching number one for 10 weeks on the "]" charts. Perez had first covered this title for the movie "]" (1955), where Jane Russell can be seen dancing to the song. The most popular vocal version in the U.S. was by ], reaching #14 on the charts in ]. | ||
In the ], two versions of the song went to number one in 1955. The first was the version by Perez Prado, which reached number one for two weeks. Less than a month later, a version by the British trumpeter ] reached number one for four weeks. | In the ], two versions of the song went to number one in 1955. The first was the version by Perez Prado, which reached number one for two weeks. Less than a month later, a version by the British trumpeter ] reached number one for four weeks. | ||
] released a version on his 1965 album, |
] released a version on his 1965 album, "]."<ref> Retrieved April 13, 2013.</ref> | ||
In 1982, the British pop group ] (featuring ]) had a UK Top 20 hit with the vocal version of the song. | In 1982, the British pop group ] (featuring ]) had a UK Top 20 hit with the vocal version of the song. | ||
In ], ] released an album featuring the song, also entitled |
In ], ] released an album featuring the song, also entitled "Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White." | ||
==Recorded versions== | ==Recorded versions== | ||
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==In film== | ==In film== | ||
* The song was featured in the film, |
* The song was featured in the film, "]," starring ]. | ||
* The recording by ] was featured in the film, ] |
* The recording by ] was featured in the film, ] in 1989. | ||
==References== | ==References== |
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"Cherry Pink (and Apple Blossom White)" | |
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Song | |
English title | Cerisier rose et pommier blanc |
Written | 1950 |
Songwriter(s) | Jacques Larue (French) Mack David (English) |
Composer(s) | Louiguy |
"Cereza rosa" or "Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White" or "Gummy Mambo" is the English version of "Cerisier rose et pommier blanc," a popular song with music by Louiguy written in 1950. French lyrics to the song by Jacques Larue and English lyrics by Mack David both exist and recordings of both have been quite popular. However, Perez Prado's recording of the song as an instrumental with his orchestra featuring trumpeter Billy Regis, whose trumpet sound would slide down and up before the melody would resume, was the most popular version in 1955, reaching number one for 10 weeks on the "Billboard" charts. Perez had first covered this title for the movie "Underwater!" (1955), where Jane Russell can be seen dancing to the song. The most popular vocal version in the U.S. was by Alan Dale, reaching #14 on the charts in 1955.
In the United Kingdom, two versions of the song went to number one in 1955. The first was the version by Perez Prado, which reached number one for two weeks. Less than a month later, a version by the British trumpeter Eddie Calvert reached number one for four weeks.
Al Hirt released a version on his 1965 album, "They're Playing Our Song."
In 1982, the British pop group Modern Romance (featuring John Du Prez) had a UK Top 20 hit with the vocal version of the song.
In 1961, Jerry Murad's Harmonicats released an album featuring the song, also entitled "Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White."
Recorded versions
- Chet Atkins 1955
- James Last Orchestra
- John Barry
- Bill Black's Combo
- Stanley Black
- Pat Boone (1960, a major hit in the Philippines)
- Earl Bostic
- Alan Braden and His Orchestra (Instrumental)
- Eddie Calvert
- André Claveau (original version)
- Xavier Cugat
- Bing Crosby
- Alan Dale (singer) (1955)
- Devo (as "Softcore Mutations" - unreleased)
- Lou Donaldson
- The Fabulous Thunderbirds
- Horst Fischer
- Georgia Gibbs (1951)
- Harry James
- Spike Jones (under the pseudonym "Davey Crackpot"; a parody of the Perez Prado hit record featuring George Rock on trumpet)
- Michel Legrand
- Liberace
- Ron Livingston
- Gisele MacKenzie
- Modern Romance
- Hugo Montenegro
- Jerry Murad (1961)
- Arthur Murray
- Ruben Pena
- Perez Prado (instrumental) (1955)
- Billy Regis (performed the trumpet solo on the famous Perez Prado version)
- Ivo Robić (as "Jabuke i trešnje"; Croatian lyrics by Mario Kinel)
- Edmundo Ros
- Lester Sterling (under the pseudonym Mr. Versatile; instrumental) (1969)
- The Thundertones
- Billy Vaughn
- The Ventures
- Lawrence Welk
- Mnozil Brass (2004)
- Norrie Paramor Orchestra (1977-Silver Serenade)
Finnish versions Kaksi ruusua (Two roses)
- Henry Theel (1955)
- Olavi Virta (1955)
- Erkki Junkkarinen (1975)
- Reijo Taipale (1975)
- Agents (1985)
In film
- The song was featured in the film, "Underwater!," starring Jane Russell.
- The recording by Perez Prado was featured in the film, "Cookie" in 1989.
References
- Al Hirt, "They're Playing Our Song" Retrieved April 13, 2013.
- Guinness Book of British Hit Singles
Billboard Year-End number one singles (1946–1959) | |
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