That's My Desire
"That's My Desire" is a 1931 popular song with music by Helmy Kresa and lyrics by Carroll Loveday.
The highest-charting version of the song was recorded by the Sammy Kaye orchestra in 1946, although a version of the song recorded by Frankie Laine has become better known over the years, being one of Laine's best-known recordings.[1] It has been recorded by many other singers, including a number of doo-wop groups.
In 1998, the 1946 recording by Frankie Laine was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.[2]
Charted hit versions
The recording by the
Billboard Best Seller chart on June 13, 1947 and lasted 17 weeks on the chart, peaking at No. 2.[4]
The recording by
Most- Played Juke Box Race Records chart, peaking at No. 4.[6]
The recording by
R&B chart in 1947.[7]
Martha Tilton recorded March 1947, released by Capitol Records as catalog number 395, with the flip side "I Wonder, I Wonder"). The single reached No. 10 in June 1947 and remained there for 9 weeks.[8]
The Hollies' version, recorded in Abbey Road studios 1 March 1965 appeared on the group's third LP. In South Africa and Rhodesia it was released as a single, and went to No. 1 in both countries in 1967.
Eddie Cochran version
Eddie Cochran On The Air
in 1987.
Personnel on the session:
- Eddie Cochran: vocal, guitar
- Conrad 'Guybo' Smith: stand-up bass
- Jerry Capehart: box slapping
| "That's My Desire" | |
|---|---|
Eddie Cochran On The Air | |
| Released | 1962 |
| Recorded | 1956 |
| Genre | Pop |
| Length | 2:06 |
| Label | EMI Records |
| Songwriter(s) | Helmy Kresa, Carroll Loveday |
| Producer(s) | Eddie Cochran |
Other versions
- Ronnie Dove recorded the song in 1967 for his album, The Best of Ronnie Dove Volume 2.
- Louis Armstrong and his orchestra (recorded March 19, 1947, released by Decca Records as catalog numbers 28105 and 28106, with the flip side "On the Sunny Side of the Street";[9] re-recorded July 1952, released by Decca Records as catalog number 28372, with the flip side "Baby, It's Cold Outside").[9]
- Hadda Brooks (1947)
- Butanes(1961)
- Chuck Carbo and The Spiders (recorded November 29, 1956, released by Imperial Records as catalog number 5423, with the flip side "Honey Bee").[10]
- The Cats and the Fiddle (vocal by Austin Powell; released by Manor Records as catalog number 1064, with the flip side "When Elephants Roost in Bamboo Trees").[11]
- The Channels (1957)
- Patsy Cline (1962)
- Chris Connor (recorded January 28, 1960, released by Atlantic Records as catalog number 2053, with the flip side "I Only Want Some").[12]
- Dion & the Belmonts (1959), released by Laurie Records as catalog number 3044, with the flip side "Where or When".
- Epics (1962)
- Ella Fitzgerald with Bob Haggart's Orchestra and the Andy Love Quintet (recorded 1947, released by Decca Records as catalog number 23866,[13] later re-issued as catalog number 28993[14] both with the flip side "A Sunday Kind of Love").[13][14]
- Flamingos (recorded January 28, 1953, released by Chance Records as catalog number 1140, with the flip side "Hurry Home Baby").[15]
- Gogi Grant on her 1959 album Granted - It's Gogi
- Woody Herman and his orchestra (recorded March 19, 1947, released by Columbia Records as catalog number 37329, with the flip side "Ivy").[16]
- Buddy Holly (1958)
- The Lettermen (1961)
- Jerry Lee Lewis (1956)
- Al Martino
- Art Mooney and his orchestra (vocal: Bud Breese; recorded 1947, released by MGM Records as catalog number 10020B, with the flip side "Mahzel").[17]
- Piano Red (released by Groove Records as catalog number G-0145, with the flip side "I'm Nobody's Fool").[18]
- Cliff Richard (1959, on his album Cliff Sings).
- Jim Reeves (1957 on the album Jim Reeves)
- The Shadows (1961, on the album The Shadows).
- Nana Mouskouri (1962, on the album The Girl from Greece Sings).[19]
- Nat Shilkret and the Victor Orchestra (recorded June 9, 1931, released under the name "Ronald Sachs and his Orchestra" by Timely Tunes Records as catalog number C-1584, with the flip side "Swamp Ghosts").[20]
- James Brown (1969)
- Maynard Ferguson performed vocals and trumpet on a version that appeared on his 1995 album Footpath Cafe.
- Yvonne Baker and the Sensations (April 1962 on ARGO 5412; No. 69 on Billboard Hot 100 June 1962)[21]
Related versions
- On the eponymous first album by The Manhattan Transfer, the group does a song called "Heart's Desire" that is virtually identical to "That's My Desire".
References
- ^ Gilliland, John. (2020-03-23). "Pop Chronicles 1940s Program #17 - All Tracks UNT Digital Library". Digital.library.unt.edu. Retrieved 2021-01-19.
- ^ https://www.grammy.com/awards/hall-of-fame-award#t
- ^ RCA Victor records in the 20-2000 to 20-2499 series.
- ^ a b Whitburn, Joel (1973). Top Pop Records 1940-1955. Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin: Record Research.
- ^ Mercury records in the 5001 to 5497 series.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 338.
- ^ "Hadda Brooks Trio Songs ••• Top Songs / Chart Singles Discography ••• Music VF, US & UK hits charts". Musicvf.com. Retrieved 2021-01-19.
- ^ Capitol Records in the 101 to 499 series
- ^ a b US Decca Records in the 28000 to 28499 series
- ^ Imperial Records in the 5001 to 5500 series
- ^ Manor Records discography
- ^ Atlantic Records discography
- ^ a b US Decca Records in the 23500 to 23999 series
- ^ a b US Decca Records in the 28500 to 28999 series
- ^ Chance Records discography
- ^ Columbia Records in the 37000 to 37499 series
- ^ MGM Records in the 10001 to 10499 series
- ^ Groove Records discography
- ^ Nana Mouskouri - The Girl From Greece Sings, 1962, retrieved 2022-04-12
- ^ Timely Tunes Records discography
- ^ "Yvonne Baker And The Sensations - That's My Desire / Eyes - Argo - USA - 5412". 45cat. Retrieved 2021-01-19.
