Charade (Mancini-Mercer) by Sammy Kaye & his Orchestra
Not even a hint of ‘sway’ from the veteran Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye band on this instrumental arrangement of the Henry Mancini movie theme. This was Kaye’s only Billboard top-40 appearance after 1953, though he continued to lead his band until 1986 (having made his first recordings back in 1937). For the Mancini version of “Charade,” listen here: https://youtu.be/52SXcoiPYGM
Pop Chart Peaks: Cash Box 31, Music Vendor 34, Billboard 36
THE 1964 HITS ARCHIVE - here in one place, a good-quality library of original-release-version best-sellers and songs which made an impact that were either released or enjoyed a major chunk of their popularity within the calendar year 1964 (some were recorded in 1963).