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| "Hard to Get" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| Published | 1955 |
| Songwriter(s) | Jack Segal |
"Hard to Get" is a popular song written by Jack Segal, [1] and published in 1955.
The song was a hit for Gisele MacKenzie in 1955, with the orchestra conducted by Richard Maltby. The biggest hit of MacKenzie's career, it peaked at number five on Billboard's "Best Sellers in Stores" chart during the summer of that year. [2]
Gisèle MacKenzie was a Canadian-American singer, actress, and commercial spokesperson, best known for her performances on the US television program Your Hit Parade.
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