| The Glory of Love | |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Benny Goodman and His Orchestra (Vocal Helen Ward) |
| B-Side: | "You Can't Pull the Wool Over My Eyes" |
| Released: | May 6, 1936[1] |
| Recorded: | April 23, 1936[2] |
| Genre: | Pop |
| Label: | Victor 25316 |
"The Glory of Love" is a song that was written by Billy Hill and recorded in 1936 by Benny Goodman. Goodman's version was a number one pop hit.[3] The song has been recorded by many artists. It was the signature theme of the 1967 film Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, performed by nightclub singer Jacqueline Fontaine on camera, as well as over the opening and closing credits.[4] Bette Midler included the song in the film Beaches (1988) and it appears on the soundtrack album.
| The Glory of Love | |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | The Five Keys |
| Album: | Best of The Five Keys |
| B-Side: | "Hucklebuck with Jimmy" |
| Released: | 1951 |
| Recorded: | 1951 |
| Genre: | Rhythm and blues |
| Length: | 3:18 |
| Label: | Aladdin |
In 1951, R&B vocal group The Five Keys had their biggest R&B hit with their version of the song, hitting number one on the R&B chart for four non-consecutive weeks.[5] [6]
| The Glory of Love | |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Otis Redding |
| Album: | The Dock of the Bay |
| B-Side: | I'm Coming Home |
| Released: | 1967 |
| Recorded: | December 1967 |
| Genre: | Soul, Pop |
| Length: | 2:38 |
| Label: | Volt S419 |
| Producer: | Steve Cropper |
| Prev Title: | Shake |
| Prev Year: | 1967 |
| Next Title: | Tramp |
| Next Year: | 1967 |
In 1967, Otis Redding recorded a cover version for his 1968 album The Dock of the Bay. Redding's cover became a top 20 hit and reached number 19 on the Billboard R&B Songs chart and number 60 on the Billboard Hot 100.[7]
| Chart (1967) | Peak position | |
|---|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[8] | 60 | |
| US Billboard Hot Rhythm & Blues Songs[9] | 19 |