Keep It a Secret

"Keep It a Secret" is a popular song written by Jessie Mae Robinson published in 1952.

Recordings

The best-selling recording of the song was made by Jo Stafford in 1952. It was released by Columbia Records as catalog number 39891. The record first reached the Billboard magazine charts on November 8, 1952 and lasted 17 weeks on the chart, peaking at #6.^[1] The song reached #5 on the Cash Box chart in early 1953. "Keep It a Secret" was also recorded by Slim Whitman, Bing Crosby and Dinah Shore.

Dinah Shore with Frank De Vol and his orchestra recorded the song on Hollywood on August 18, 1952. It was released by RCA Victor Records as catalog number 20-4992 (in USA)^[2] and by EMI on the His Master's Voice label as catalog number B 10407.

June Hutton, with Axel Stordahl and his orchestra, recorded Keep It a Secret in 1952. It was backed by I Miss You So on Capitol 2268.^[3]

Ronnie Dove recorded the song for part of his Right or Wrong (Ronnie Dove album) album.

References

↑ Whitburn, Joel (1973). Top Pop Records 1940-1955. Record Research.
↑ RCA Victor in the 20-4500 to 20-4999 series
↑ "Reviews of This Week's New Records: Popular" (PDF). Billboard. November 15, 1952. p. 48. Retrieved 17 August 2015.

Slim Whitman

Singles	"Indian Love Call" "Keep It a Secret" "Danny Boy" "Secret Love" "Rose Marie" "Beautiful Dreamer" "The Cattle Call" "Tumbling Tumbleweeds" "Just Call Me Lonesome" "I Remember You" "It's a Sin to Tell a Lie" "Red River Valley"

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