| Hush ... Not a Word to Mary | |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | John Rowles |
| B-Side: | The Night We Called It a Day |
| Released: | 1968 |
| Recorded: | 1968 |
| Genre: | Pop |
| Length: | 3:20 |
| Label: | MCA MU 1023 |
| Producer: | Mike Leander |
| Prev Title: | If I Only Had Time |
| Prev Year: | 1968 |
| Next Title: | The Pain Goes On Forever |
| Next Year: | 1968 |
| Misc: | UK discography *[1] NZ Discography **[2] |
"Hush ... Not a Word to Mary" was the second UK hit for New Zealand singer John Rowles. It was the follow-up release to his major hit "If I Only Had Time".
The song was written by Mitch Murray and Peter Callander. Mike Leander was the producer and arranger. The B-side "The Night We Called It a Day" was written by Rowles and Steve Kipner.[3] [4] It was published by Intune, which was the new publishing company for Murray and Callender.[5] By July 6, the single shot up 18 places from #36 to #18.[6] By July 13, 1968, the single had moved from its previous position of #18 to #12.[7] This single also marked the last of Rowles' chart success in the UK.[8]