Hold My Hand (1953 song)
"Hold My Hand" | |
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Song | |
Written | 1950 |
Published | 1953 |
Writer | Jack Lawrence, Richard Myers |
Recorded by | Don Cornell |
"Hold My Hand" is a popular song, written by Jack Lawrence and Richard Myers.[1] It was written in 1950 but not published until 1953.
The hit version in 1953 was a recording by Don Cornell. The song was featured in the film, Susan Slept Here, and was nominated for the 1954 Academy Award for Best Song.[1] Cornell recorded on the Vogue Records label.[1] His version of "Hold My Hand" was produced by Bob Thiele.[1] It reached No. 1 in the UK Singles Chart for four weeks in October 1954.[2]
"Hold My Hand" has also been recorded by Stanley Black, Vicki Carr, Nat King Cole, Lary Cross with orchestra and Enoch Light.
Arild Andresen, piano with guitar and bass recorded it in Oslo on March 11, 1955, as the first melody of the medley "Klaver-Cocktail No. 2" along with "Just One More Chance" and "Dedicated to You". The medley was released on the 78 rpm record His Master's Voice A.L. 2513.
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Preceded by "Three Coins in the Fountain" by Frank Sinatra |
UK Singles Chart Number 1 single Don Cornell 8 October 1954 for four weeks |
Succeeded by "My Son, My Son" by Vera Lynn |
Preceded by "My Son, My Son" by Vera Lynn |
UK Singles Chart Number 1 single Don Cornell 19 November 1954 for one week |
Succeeded by "This Ole House" by Rosemary Clooney |