In the Chapel in the Moonlight explained

"In the Chapel in the Moonlight" is a 1936 popular song written by Billy Hill, and first performed by Shep Fields.

Other successful recordings in 1936–37 were by Richard Himber, Mal Hallett and Ruth Etting.[1] In France, the song is popularised by Leo Marjane and Lucienne Delyle.

In the Chapel in the Moonlight
Type:single
Artist:Kitty Kallen
Album:Little Things Mean a Lot
B-Side:Take Everything But You
Released:May 25, 1954
Recorded:1954
Genre:Traditional pop
Length:2:50
Label:Decca
Prev Title:Little Things Mean a Lot
Prev Year:1954
Next Title:Take Everything But You
Next Year:1954
Chapel in the Moonlight
Type:single
Artist:The Bachelors
Album:The Bachelors' Hits Vol. 2
B-Side:The Old Wishing Well
Released:September 1965 (US); October 1965 (UK)
Recorded:1965
Genre:Traditional pop
Length:2:50
Label:London (US); Decca (UK)
Prev Title:Marie
Prev Year:1965
Next Title:Hello, Dolly!
Next Year:1966
In the Chapel in the Moonlight
Type:single
Artist:Dean Martin
Album:Welcome to My World
B-Side:Welcome to My World
Released:June 14, 1967
Recorded:1967
Genre:Traditional pop
Length:2:35
Label:Reprise
Prev Title:Lay Some Happiness on Me
Prev Year:1967
Next Title:Little Ole Wine Drinker, Me
Next Year:1967

Notable cover versions

"In the Chapel in the Moonlight" has been performed by many artists. Among the most notable are:

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Whitburn. Joel. Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890-1954. 1986. Record Research Inc. Wisconsin, USA. 0-89820-083-0. 528. registration.
  2. http://78discography.com/Dec29000.htm Decca Records in the 29000 to 29499 series
  3. Book: Whitburn , Joel . Joel Whitburn . Top Pop Records 1940-1955 . Record Research . 1973 .
  4. Book: British Hit Singles & Albums. 2005. Guinness World Records Ltd. London. 1-904994-00-8. 42.
  5. Web site: 45cat.com. 45cat.com. May 17, 2017.
  6. Book: Whitburn, Joel . Top Adult Contemporary: 1961-2001. Joel Whitburn . 2002 . Record Research . 158.