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Thread #97013 Message #1913802
Posted By: Jerry Rasmussen
19-Dec-06 - 12:32 PM
Thread Name: Definitive Versions
Subject: RE: Definitive Versions
Hey, pdq:
I couldn't understand why I wouldn't be familiar with Patti Page's version of You Belong To Me. I had Jo Stafford's version and new the song by heart. I just checked my Joel Whitburn Pop Memories book, and this is the information he gives, compiled from the Billboard charts:
Jo Stafford's version of You Belong To Me was number 1 for 12 weeks
and was in the top 40 for 25 weeks. It sold close to 2 million
copies.
Patti Page's version was #4 for one week and was in the top 40 for
17 weeks.
What source did you use for your ratings?
Just a friendly question...
Jerry
p.s.: In 1962, The Duprees charted a high of number 7 with their recording of the same song and their recording was in the top 40 for 9 weeks.