The Finger of Suspicion (Points at You) explained

The Finger of Suspicion
Genre:Pop
Artist:Dickie Valentine
Written:Paul Mann, Al Lewis
Producer:Dick Rowe
Published:1954
Label:Decca Records

"The Finger of Suspicion (Points at You)" is a popular song written by Paul Mann and Al Lewis, and published in 1954.

It was recorded by Dickie Valentine in the United Kingdom and by Jane Froman in the United States. Valentine's version reached number one in the UK Singles Chart in 1955.[1] Valentine's version was produced by Dick Rowe and released on Decca Records.[1] The track was a UK chart topper twice over. Firstly for one week from 7 January 1955, and then for a further two weeks from 21 January. Its chart topping run was interrupted by "Mambo Italiano".[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Rice , Jo . 1982. The Guinness Book of 500 Number One Hits. 1st. Guinness Superlatives Ltd . Enfield, Middlesex. 0-85112-250-7. 17.
  2. Book: Roberts , David . 2006. British Hit Singles & Albums. 19th. Guinness World Records Limited . London. 1-904994-10-5. 39.