"Padre Don José" is a French-language song written by Jacques Larue (fr) and Alain Romans and originally released in 1956 by Gloria Lasso.[1]
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Song by Gloria Lasso | |
Released | 1956 |
Recorded | May 15, 1971 |
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"Padre" | |
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Single by Toni Arden | |
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Released | 1958 |
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"Padre" | |
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Single by Elvis Presley | |
from the album Elvis (The "Fool" Album) | |
Released | 1973 |
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In 1957 Paul Francis Webster wrote English lyrics for it. The English version was titled "Padre". In 1958 it was released as a single by Toni Arden. Her version peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and sold over million copies in the United States.[1]
In 1970 Marty Robbins reached number 5 on Billboard's "Hot Country Singles" chart with his version of "Padre".[2][3]
Once in a 1958 interview Elvis Presley said that "Padre" by Toni Arden was his favorite song.[1][4] He recorded his version on Saturday, May 15, 1971. His recording was released on his 1973 album Elvis ("The Fool").[1]
Single (1958)