Softly, Softly (song)

"Softly, Softly" is a popular song written in 1955 by Mark Paul and Pierre Dudan, with English lyrics by Paddy Roberts.[1]

The most popular version of the song was recorded by Ruby Murray in 1955. Produced by Norrie Paramor, it reached number one in the UK Singles Chart.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Rice, Jo (1982). The Guinness Book of 500 Number One Hits (1st ed.). Enfield, Middlesex: Guinness Superlatives Ltd. p. 18. ISBN 0-85112-250-7. 
Preceded by
"Mambo Italiano" by Rosemary Clooney		 UK Singles Chart Number 1 single
Ruby Murray
18 February 1955 for 3 weeks		 Succeeded by
"Give Me Your Word" by Tennessee Ernie Ford