"Why Don't You Believe Me?" is a

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written by Lew Douglas, King Laney, and Roy Rodde and published in 1952. A recording by

Joni James Giovanna Carmella Babbo (September 22, 1930 – February 20, 2022), known professionally as Joni James, was an American singer of traditional pop music. Biography Giovanna Carmella Babbo was born to an Italian-American family in Chicago, Illino ...

( MGM Records catalog number 11333) reached No. 1 on the ''

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'' charts for four weeks in September 1952. Competing versions by

Patti Page Clara Ann Fowler (November 8, 1927 – January 1, 2013), known professionally as Patti Page, was an American singer and actress. Primarily known for pop and country music, she was the top-charting female vocalist and best-selling female ar ...

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catalog number 70025, reaching chart position No. 4) and

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catalog number 2292, reaching chart position No. 29) also charted in 1952. The

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to Page's version was the well-known song "

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". On the ''

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'' Best-Selling Record list, where all versions were combined (co-chart), the song also reached No. 1 that year.

Recorded versions

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* Lillian Brooks *

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sang it on four occasions on his radio show in 1953. *

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(1965 single) *

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reached No. 37 in 1963. *

Maureen Evans Maureen Evans (born 23 March 1940, Cardiff, Wales) is a Welsh pop singer who achieved fame in the 1950s and 1960s. Career Evans career began as a singer with Waldini's Gypsy Band in the mid-1950s, mainly doing summer seasons at UK holiday re ...

* The Five Crowns *

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* Claude Gray & the Graymen *

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* Damita Jo *

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Mickey Katz Meyer Myron "Mickey" Katz (June 15, 1909 – April 30, 1985) was an American musician and comedian. He was the father of actor Joel Grey and paternal grandfather of actress Jennifer Grey. Early life Meyer Myron Katz was born on Sawtell Court in ...

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* Liane & The Boheme Bar Trio *

Guy Lombardo Gaetano Alberto "Guy" Lombardo (June 19, 1902 – November 5, 1977) was an Italian-Canadian-American bandleader, violinist, and hydroplane racer. Lombardo formed the Royal Canadians in 1924 with his brothers Carmen, Lebert and Victor, and othe ...

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with Rose Brennan *

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with Jim Allan *

Jimmy Roselli Michael John "Jimmy" Roselli (December 26, 1925 – June 30, 2011) was one of the most significant Italian-American pop singers of his time, during an era of competition from such performers as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Dean Martin, Perry Co ...

Lita Roza Lilian Patricia Lita Roza (14 March 1926 – 14 August 2008) was an English singer best known for her 1953 recording " (How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window?", which reached No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart. She was the first British woman to hav ...

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, pianoforte with Rhythm accompaniment recorded it as the first song of the medley "Dancing to the piano (No. 19) - Hit medley of foxtrots" along with " Cry My Heart" and "Even Now" in

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on January 14, 1953. It was released by

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on the

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label as catalog number B 10441 *

, pianoforte with Rhythm accompaniment recorded it as the first song of the medley "Dancing to the piano (No 30) - Hit Medley of foxtrots" along with "Downhearted" and "

Till I Waltz Again with You "Till I Waltz Again with You" is a popular song written by Sid Prosen. Teresa Brewer rendition American singer Teresa Brewer recorded "Till I Waltz Again with You" on August 19, 1952. Rather than a waltz as the title suggests, it is a slow AABA s ...

" in London on March 11, 1953. The medley was released by

on the

label as catalog number B 10457 * Charlie Shaffer * Sharkey and His Kings of Dixieland * Jennie Smith * Sountrac * Donna Stark (RCI Records catalog number 2341) reached No. 92 on the ''

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charts in 1980. * Nancy Umeki aka

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Jerry Vale Jerry Vale (born Gennaro Louis Vitaliano; July 8, 1930 – May 18, 2014) was an American singer, songwriter and actor. During the 1950s and 1960s, he reached the top of the pop charts with his interpretations of romantic ballads, including a cover ...

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* Robin Ward *

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* O.V. Wright * Jimmy Young

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