"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. The song has been recorded by many artists. It was the signature theme of the 1967 film ''

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,'' performed by nightclub singer Jacqueline Fontaine on camera, as well as over the opening and closing credits. Bette Midler included the song in the film ''

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'' (1988) and it appears on the

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Weekly charts

The Five Keys version

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.

Otis Redding version

In 1967,

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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.

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Other versions

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(1957) - also used in the soundtrack of 2003 film ''

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'' * Rosemary Clooney - '' My Buddy'' (1983) *

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and His Band (1936) *

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- for his album ''Why Can't I Walk Away'' (1968) * Jimmy Durante - for his album '' Hello Young Lovers'' (1965) * Jacqueline Fontaine - featured prominently in the film ''

'' (1967) * Peggy Lee - '' Jump for Joy'' (1958) * Dean Martin - included in the album ''

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'' (1966) *

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- included in the album Inside Out (1973) * Bette Midler - included in the soundtrack of ''

'' (1988) *

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- '' Kisses on the Bottom'' (2012) *

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- included on his 1968 album ''The Circle Game'' (1968) * Kay Starr - for her album ''Rockin' with Kay'' (1958). * The Velvetones (1957) - used in the soundtrack of ''

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'' (1995) * Veronica Osorio and

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- used in the Coen brothers' film ''

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'' (2016) *

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- used in the film ''Blithe Spirit'' (2020) *

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- used in the film ''

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'' (2009) *

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(1950)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Glory of Love 1936 songs 1951 singles Benny Goodman songs Otis Redding songs Songs written by Billy Hill (songwriter) Paul McCartney songs