@therecordpromoter: 🎶 Kay Starr – “Comes A-Long A-Love” (1952) No.1 in January 1953 “Comes A-Long A-Love” is a lively, upbeat swing-pop tune performed by American singer Kay Starr, and it holds a special place in UK music history as the second-ever number one single on the UK Singles Chart. Song Details - Released: September 8, 1952 - Recorded: August 19, 1952 - Published: June 9, 1952 - Label: Capitol Records - Songwriter: Al Sherman - Orchestra Conductor: Harold Mooney - Genre: Traditional pop with swing influences - Length: 2:25 📊 Chart Performance - 🏆 UK Singles Chart: No.1 on January 20, 1953 - ⏳ Weeks at No.1: 1 - 📈 US Billboard Chart: Peaked at No.9 in September 1952 - 🎤 Historical Note: It was the first UK No.1 single not to top the sheet music charts, marking a shift toward recorded music dominance. 🎵 Musical Style & Legacy The song is a bright, toe-tapping celebration of love’s sudden arrival. With lyrics like: “Comes along a love suddenly / Everywhere you go you feel invited…” …it captures the giddy rush of falling head-over-heels. The melody was cleverly adapted from the overture to Rossini’s opera Semiramide, giving it a classical twist beneath its pop exterior. Legacy Highlights: - Kay Starr’s version was the only one to chart in the UK, despite other recordings by British acts like The Tanner Sisters and Harry Farmer. - It was later re-recorded for her 1964 album The Fabulous Favorites. - The song appeared in the soundtrack of the 2006 film Confetti, showcasing its enduring charm. #50smusic #kaystarr #comealongalove

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