"Marry Me" is a song written by Barry Mason and Les Reed. It was first recorded by Engelbert Humperdinck and was a country hit for Ron Lowry in 1970.
| "Marry Me" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Song by Ron Lowry | ||||
| from the album Marry Me | ||||
| B-side | "World Champion Fool" | |||
| Released | January 1970 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 2:30 | |||
| Label | Republic 1409 | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Barry Mason, Les Reed | |||
| Producer(s) | Charlie Adams | |||
| Ron Lowry singles chronology | ||||
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Background
editThe song which was written by Barry Mason and Les Reed was originally recorded by Engelbert Humperdinck and appeared on his 1969 Engelbert album. Ron Lowry released his version in January 1970 and the following year Dean Martin recorded a version of the song.[1][2][3] Lowry's version was produced by Charlie Adams. The publisher was Jewel Music Co., Inc. It was released on Republic 1409.[4]
In Brazil, the single had a release on Square SQ/023 with "World Champion Fool" as the A side and "Marry Me" as the B side.[5] It appears to have been a hit there.[6] It appeared on the following various artist compilations, Topmaster, issued on Square SQ/72,[7] Explosão mundial issued on Itamaraty 1953,[8] Isto É Bom Demais issued on Itamaraty 1960,[9][10] and Da Parada Americana Volume 3 issued on Square SQ/016[11]
Chart performance
editIn the February 14, 1970, issue of Cash Box, its editors predicted that Lowry's version of the song was going to be a hit.[12]
An article about Lowry that appeared in the March 14 edition of the Arizona Republic stated that the record was now being released throughout Europe and there were expectations of international popularity for it.[13] It peaked at No. 39 on May 2 and spent a total of ten weeks on the country singles chart.[14]
"Marry Me" was one of 31 songs to receive an ASCAP award in October 1970.[15]
References
edit- ^ Second Hand Songs - Marry Me by Engelbert Humperdinck
- ^ Billboard, October 24, 1970 - Page 78 Late News 31 Songs Take ASCAP Awards; Gives 124 Prizes
- ^ Billboard, March 15, 1969 - Page 29 Billboard Album Reviews
- ^ Billboard Magazine, October 24, 1970 - Page 78 Late News 31 Songs Take ASCAP Awards; Gives 124 Prizes
- ^ Discogs - Ron Lowry – World Champion Fool / Marry Me
- ^ 1970s best selling albums & singles in Brazil - 12 September 1972 - Amiga n. 121
- ^ Discogs - Various – Topmaster
- ^ Brazilian Beat - Various - Explosão mundial
- ^ Discogs - Various – Isto É Bom Demais
- ^ Toque Musical - Vários – Isto É bom Demais (1972)
- ^ Toca de Compactos - 4 da parada americana - volume 3 - 1972
- ^ Cash Box, February 14, 1970 - Page 26 REPUBLIC RECORDS PRESENTS RON LOWRY
- ^ Arizona Republic , Saturday, March 14, 1970 - Page 152 Lowry's latest recording on national charts By SHARY MYARS
- ^ Billboard.com - HOT COUNTRY SONGS, The Week of May 2, 1970
- ^ Billboard, October 24, 1970 - Page 78 Late News, 31 Songs Take ASCAP Awards; Gives 124 Prizes