True Love (song)
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“True Love” | |||||
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Single by Richard Chamberlain from the album Richard Chamberlain Sings |
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B-side | "I Will Love You" | ||||
Released | 1963 | ||||
Format | 7" single | ||||
Length | 2:17 | ||||
Label | MGM | ||||
Writer(s) | Cole Porter | ||||
Richard Chamberlain singles chronology | |||||
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"True Love" is a popular song written by Cole Porter and was published in 1956. The song was introduced by Bing Crosby and Grace Kelly in the musical film High Society. The Crosby-Kelly version was also a popular recorded version of the song, peaking at #3.
Kelly's contribution on the record is relatively minor, duetting with Bing on only the final chorus. Nonetheless, the single is co-credited to her and became her only gold record and 21st gold record for Bing Crosby.
A version of the song by Jane Powell out at the same time as the Crosby-Kelly version was also popular. Other versions to achieve success include Richard Chamberlain's 1963 single, a 1976 version by George Harrison on his album Thirty Three & 1/3, a 1988 version by Shakin' Stevens, and a 1993 duet by Elton John and Kiki Dee. Patsy Cline also performed a version of this song.