Here (Cochran-Grant) by Tony Martin, orchestra and chorus conducted by Henri Rene
The classical melody of “Caro Nome,” a familiar aria from Verdi’s opera “Rigoletto,” was adapted not only for this top-10 Tony Martin hit of 1954, but again in 1957 for Lloyd Price’s “Just Because,” in 1961 for Paul Anka’s “Tonight, My Love, Tonight,” and in 1966 for the novelty “Juanita Banana” by The Peels.
THE 1954 HITS ARCHIVE - here in one place, a good-quality library of original-release-version best-sellers and songs that made an impact that were either released or enjoyed a major chunk of their popularity within the calendar year 1954 (some were recorded in 1953).