So in Love
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For the song by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, see So in Love (OMD song).
| "So in Love" from the Broadway musical Kiss Me, Kate, based on Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew |
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| Written by | Cole Porter |
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| Published | 1948 |
| Language | English |
| Original artist | Alfred Drake |
| Recorded by | Patti Page, many other artists (see #Recorded versions) |
"So in Love" is a popular song, written by Cole Porter, from his musical Kiss Me, Kate, (opening on Broadway in 1948)[1] based on Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew. It was sung in the show by Alfred Drake[1] and further popularized by Patti Page in 1949.
The Page recording was issued by Mercury Records as catalog number 5230[1][2], and first reached the Billboard chart on February 12, 1949, lasting 2 weeks and peaking at #13.[3]
Other versions which were popular that year were by Gordon MacRae and Dinah Shore[1].
The song has been recorded by many other significant female singers, including Peggy Lee and Ella Fitzgerald.
[edit] Recorded versions
[edit] External links
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d Gardner, Edward Foote (2000). Popular Songs of the 20th Century: Chart Detail & Encyclopedia, 1900-1949. St. Paul, Minnesota: Paragon House. ISBN 1-55778-789-1.
- ^ a b Mercury Records in the 5000 to 5497 series
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (1973). Top Pop Records 1940-1955. Record Research.
- ^ a b Decca Records in the 24500 to 24999 series
- ^ a b RCA Victor Records in the 20-3000 to 20-3499 series
- ^ MGM Records in the 30500 to 30887 series
- ^ MGM Records in the 10000 to 10499 series
- ^ Capitol Records in the 1500 to 1999 series
- ^ RCA Victor Records in the 20-4000 to 20-4499 series
- ^ Columbia Records in the 38000 to 38499 series
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