Rainbow (Russ Hamilton song) explained
"Rainbow" is a song written and performed by Russ Hamilton. It reached #4 on the U.S. pop chart and #10 on the R&B chart in 1957.[1] The song was featured on his 1957 album, Rainbows.[2]
The song was arranged by Johnny Gregory.[3]
Other versions
- Bobby Breen released a version of the song in 1957 as the B-side to his single, "We Will Make Love".[4]
- Jim Lowe released a version of the song as part of the Rainbow EP in 1957.[5]
- Clinton Ford released a version of the song as a single in 1963 in the UK.[6]
- The Fleetwoods released a version of the song as a single in 1965.[7]
- Jerry Wallace released a version of the song in 1965 in the UK as the B-side to his single, "Time".[8]
- Tommy Roe released a version of the song in 1962 as the B-side to his single, "Town Crier".[9]
- Terry Black released a version of the song as a single in 1966 that reached #17 in Canada.[10]
Notes and References
- http://musicvf.com/song.php?title=Rainbow+by+Russ+Hamilton&id=36155 Russ Hamilton, "Rainbow" chart positions
- http://www.discogs.com/Russ-Hamilton-Rainbows/release/5202695 Russ Hamilton, Rainbows
- http://www.45cat.com/record/cb1359 Russ Hamilton, "Rainbow" UK single release
- http://www.45cat.com/record/nc520963us Bobby Breen, "We Will Make Love" single release
- http://www.45cat.com/record/dep1061 Jim Lowe, "Rainbow" EP release
- http://www.45cat.com/record/cb1884 Clinton Ford, "Rainbow" single release
- http://www.45cat.com/record/no310 The Fleetwoods, "Rainbow" single release
- http://www.45cat.com/record/mf853 Jerry Wallace, "Time" single release
- http://www.45cat.com/record/4510379 Tommy Roe, "Town Crier" single release
- http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/rpm/028020-119.01-e.php?&file_num=nlc008388.5703&type=1&interval=20&PHPSESSID=98q6tcgku7546lsrfi3gr83pp7 Terry Black, "Rainbow" Canadian chart position
