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"Halfway to Paradise" is a popular song written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin. In the United States, the song was originally recorded in 1961 by Tony Orlando where it peaked at No. 39 on the Hot 100.[3] In Canada, the song reached No. 3 in the CHUM Charts.[4]

"Halfway to Paradise"
Single by Billy Fury
from the album Halfway to Paradise
B-side"Cross My Heart"
Released28 April 1961[1]
Recorded9 April 1961[2]
StudioDecca Studios, London
GenrePop
Length2:24
LabelDecca
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Dick Rowe
  • Mike Smith
Billy Fury singles chronology
"Don't Worry"
(1961)
"Halfway to Paradise"
(1961)
"Jealousy"
(1961)

Billy Fury version


"Halfway to Paradise" was much more successful in the United Kingdom when it was recorded by Billy Fury. Fury's version reached No.3 on the British Charts in 1961[5] and stayed on the charts for 23 weeks, becoming the tenth best-selling single of 1961 in the UK in the process.[6] "Halfway to Paradise" became known as Fury's theme tune and was one of his most popular singles. Fury's single was a big production for both Fury and Decca and involved a whole orchestra, directed by Ivor Raymonde.[7] Its success made Fury known for his big ballad numbers, although he began in rock and roll and was always thought of more as a rock musician. The song also marked the beginning of Fury's burst at the top of the charts that would only begin to slow down on the arrival of fellow Liverpudlian act, the Beatles.


Later versions



References


  1. "Billy Fury gets 208 series" (PDF). Disc. 29 April 1961. p. 9. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
  2. "Halfway To Paradise". www.nic.fi. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  3. Whitburn, Joel (2013). Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles, 14th Edition: 1955-2012. Record Research. p. 632.
  4. "CHUM Hit Parade - June 5, 1961".
  5. "The Official Charts Company - Billy Fury - Halfway To Paradise". Retrieved 13 May 2009.
  6. "The 100 Best-Selling Singles of 1961". Retrieved 29 November 2014.
  7. "Billy Fury - Halfway To Paradise (7") at Discogs". Retrieved 13 May 2009.
  8. Whitburn, Joel (2002). Top Adult Contemporary: 1961-2001. Record Research. p. 250.
  9. "RPM Top 100 Singles - August 26, 1968" (PDF).





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