Wish You Were Here (1952 song)

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"Wish You Were Here"
Song
Released1952 (1952)
Songwriter(s) Harold Rome

"Wish You Were Here" is a popular song with music and lyrics by Harold Rome, the title tune from his 1952 show, Wish You Were Here . It was introduced in the show and on the RCA Victor cast album [1] by Jack Cassidy.

The best-known version was recorded by Eddie Fisher becoming a #1 hit in 1952 on RCA Victor 47-4830 (45 rpm) and 20-4830 (78 rpm). [2]

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References

  1. ↑ "Wish You Were Here (Original Cast Recording)". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2017-04-04.
  2. ↑ "Wish You Were Here (Eddie Fisher single)". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2017-04-04.
  3. ↑ Whitburn, Joel (1986). Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890-1954 . Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin: Record Research Inc. p.  281. ISBN   0-89820-083-0.
  4. ↑ Whitburn, Joel (1986). Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890-1954 . Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin: Record Research Inc. p.  166. ISBN   0-89820-083-0.
  5. ↑ "45worlds.com". 45worlds.com. Retrieved November 26, 2018.
  6. ↑ "Discogs.com". Discogs.com. Retrieved November 26, 2018.
  7. ↑ "www.allmusic.com". allmusic.com. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Discogs.com". Discogs.com. Retrieved November 26, 2018.
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