Billy (Kathy Linden song)
"Billy", also known as "Billy (I Always Dream of Bill)" is a song with words by Joe Goodwin and music by James Kendis and Herman Paley, written in 1911.
| "Billy" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Kathy Linden | ||||
| from the album That Certain Boy | ||||
| B-side | "If I Could Hold You in My Arms" | |||
| Released | 1958 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 1:55 | |||
| Label | Felsted 8510 | |||
| Composer(s) | James Kendis, Herman Paley | |||
| Lyricist(s) | Joe Goodwin | |||
| Kathy Linden singles chronology | ||||
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In 1950 it was performed by Betty Grable in the film Wabash Avenue. The most successful version of the song was performed by Kathy Linden. It reached #7 on the Billboard pop chart in 1958.[1] The song was featured on her 1958 album, That Certain Boy.[2]
The song features the Joe Leahy Orchestra.[3]
The single ranked #90 on Billboard's Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1958.[4]
Other versions
- American Quartet released the first version of the song in 1911.[5]
- Ada Jones released a version of the song as a single in 1911.[6]
- The Orrin Tucker Orchestra featuring Wee Bonnie Baker vocals released a version of the song in 1939.[7]
- Susan Maughan released a version of the song as part of the 1963 Four Beaux & A Belle EP.[8]
References
- Kathy Linden, "Billy" chart positions Retrieved January 23, 2016.
- Kathy Linden, That Certain Boy Retrieved January 23, 2016.
- Kathy Linden, "Billy" single release Retrieved January 23, 2016.
- "Billboard Top 100 Songs of 1958 - Year End Charts". Archived from the original on March 25, 2014. Retrieved January 23, 2016.
- American Quartet, "Billy" single release Retrieved January 23, 2016.
- Ada Jones, "Billy" single release Retrieved January 23, 2016.
- Orrin Tucker Orchestra featuring Wee Bonnie Baker, "Billy" release Retrieved January 23, 2016.
- Susan Maughan, Four Beaux & A Belle Retrieved January 23, 2016.
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