1967 HITS ARCHIVE: This Is My Song - Petula Clark (U.S. mono 45 single version)

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The complete LP version ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oBm9snFqnk ) includes an introductory verse which takes it a full minute longer than the hit 45 to reach the main melody. Composed by Charlie Chaplin for his movie “A Countess In Hong Kong” (but heard only instrumentally in the film), “This Is My Song” was notable for having been recorded by Clark in Los Angeles with Ernie Freeman and The Wrecking Crew as opposed to her usual UK writer-conductor Tony Hatch. For the interesting back-story on the song & Petula’s reluctant role, see this Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/This_Is_My_Song_(1967_song)

Pop Chart Peaks: Billboard 3, Record World 4, Cash Box 5 - Easy Listening Peak: 2 - UK Peak: 1

U.S. 45 single issued on Warner Bros. 7002 - This Is My Song (Chaplin) by Petula Clark, arranged & conducted by Ernie Freeman, produced by Sonny Burke

. THE 1967 HITS ARCHIVE - Here in one place, a comprehensive collection of ‘pop’ best-sellers and songs which made an impact that were either released or enjoyed a major chunk of their popularity within the calendar year 1967 (some were recorded in 1966)