"In the Chapel in the Moonlight" is a 1936 popular song written by Billy Hill, and first performed by Shep Fields.

Other successful recordings in 1936–37 were by Richard Himber, Mal Hallett and Ruth Etting.[1] In France, the song is popularised by Leo Marjane and Lucienne Delyle.

"In the Chapel in the Moonlight"
Single by Kitty Kallen
from the album Little Things Mean a Lot
B-side"Take Everything But You"
ReleasedMay 25, 1954
Recorded1954
GenreTraditional pop
Length2:50
LabelDecca
Songwriter(s)Billy Hill, Leo Marjane, Lucienne Delyle
Kitty Kallen singles chronology
"Little Things Mean a Lot"
(1954) 		"In the Chapel in the Moonlight"
(1954) 		"Take Everything But You"
(1954)
"Chapel in the Moonlight"
Single by The Bachelors
from the album The Bachelors' Hits Vol. 2
B-side"The Old Wishing Well"
ReleasedSeptember 1965 (US); October 1965 (UK)
Recorded1965
GenreTraditional pop
Length2:50
LabelLondon (US); Decca (UK)
Songwriter(s)Billy Hill, Leo Marjane, Lucienne Delyle
The Bachelors singles chronology
"Marie"
(1965) 		"Chapel in the Moonlight"
(1965) 		"Hello, Dolly!"
(1966)
"In the Chapel in the Moonlight"
Single by Dean Martin
from the album Welcome to My World
B-side"Welcome to My World"
ReleasedJune 14, 1967
Recorded1967
GenreTraditional pop
Length2:35
LabelReprise
Songwriter(s)Billy Hill, Leo Marjane, Lucienne Delyle
Dean Martin singles chronology
"Lay Some Happiness on Me"
(1967) 		"In the Chapel in the Moonlight"
(1967) 		"Little Ole Wine Drinker, Me"
(1967)

Notable cover versions

"In the Chapel in the Moonlight" has been performed by many artists. Among the most notable are:

See also

References

  1. ^ Whitburn, Joel (1986). Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890-1954. Wisconsin, USA: Record Research Inc. p. 528. ISBN 0-89820-083-0.
  2. ^ Decca Records in the 29000 to 29499 series
  3. ^ Whitburn, Joel (1973). Top Pop Records 1940-1955. Record Research.
  4. ^ British Hit Singles & Albums. London: Guinness World Records Ltd. 2005. p. 42. ISBN 1-904994-00-8.
  5. ^ "45cat.com". 45cat.com. Retrieved May 17, 2017.
  6. ^ Whitburn, Joel (2002). Top Adult Contemporary: 1961-2001. Record Research. p. 158.
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