In the Beginning (1954 song)
Encyclopedia
"In the Beginning" is a popular
song, by Dorcas Cochran
, Kay Twomey
, Ben Weisman
, and Fred Wise
.
It was recorded by Frankie Laine
in December, 1954
and released by Columbia
as catalog number
40378, the flip side being "Old Shoes." Although the song did not chart in the United States
, it reached #20 on the United Kingdom
charts on March 5, 1955. The UK release was by Philips Records
as catalog number PB 311 B (flip side of "Rain, Rain, Rain").
Popular music
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song, by Dorcas Cochran
Dorcas Cochran
Dorcas Cochran was an American lyricist and screenwriter. She is also referenced by her married name, Dorcas Cochran Jewell.-Biography:...
, Kay Twomey
Kay Twomey
Kathleen G. "Kay" Twomey is an American songwriter and music arranger. Twomey co-wrote Serenade of the Bells, which reached the Billboard magazine Best Seller chart on November 7, 1947 and lasted 16 weeks on the chart, peaking at #3, and in a separate recording reached the Billboard's Best Seller...
, Ben Weisman
Ben Weisman
Ben Weisman was an eccentric American composer significant for having written more songs recorded by Elvis Presley than any other songwriter in history. The "Mad Professor" as Weisman was nicknamed by Elvis, worked with the King from 1956 to 1971...
, and Fred Wise
Fred Wise (lyricist)
Fred Wise was the co-writer of the lyrics to the 1948 song "'A' — You're Adorable" with Buddy Kaye. He subsequently wrote many of the songs sung by Elvis Presley in his movies....
.
It was recorded by Frankie Laine
Frankie Laine
Frankie Laine, born Francesco Paolo LoVecchio , was a successful American singer, songwriter, and actor whose career spanned 75 years, from his first concerts in 1930 with a marathon dance company to his final performance of "That's My Desire" in 2005...
in December, 1954
1954 in music
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and released by Columbia
Columbia Records
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as catalog number
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40378, the flip side being "Old Shoes." Although the song did not chart in the United States
United States
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, it reached #20 on the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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charts on March 5, 1955. The UK release was by Philips Records
Philips Records
Philips Records is a record label that was founded by Dutch electronics company Philips. It was started by "Philips Phonographische Industrie" in 1950. Recordings were made with popular artists of various nationalities and also with classical artists from Germany, France and Holland. Philips also...
as catalog number PB 311 B (flip side of "Rain, Rain, Rain").