Rainbow (Russ Hamilton song)
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| "Rainbow" | ||||
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| Single by Russ Hamilton | ||||
| from the album Rainbows | ||||
| A-side | "We Will Make Love" | |||
| Released | March 1957 (UK) June 1957 (US) | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 2:40 | |||
| Label | Oriole 1359 (UK) Kapp 184 (US) | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Russ Hamilton | |||
| Russ Hamilton singles chronology | ||||
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"Rainbow" is a song written and performed by Russ Hamilton. It reached #4 on the U.S. pop chart and #10 on the R&B chart in 1957.[1] The song was featured on his 1957 album, Rainbows.[2]
The song was arranged by Johnny Gregory.[3]
Other versions
[edit]- Bobby Breen released a version of the song in 1957 as the B-side to his single, "We Will Make Love".[4]
- Jim Lowe released a version of the song as part of the Rainbow EP in 1957.[5]
- Clinton Ford released a version of the song as a single in 1963 in the UK.[6]
- The Fleetwoods released a version of the song as a single in 1965.[7]
- Jerry Wallace released a version of the song in 1965 in the UK as the B-side to his single, "Time".[8]
- Tommy Roe released a version of the song in 1962 as the B-side to his single, "Town Crier".[9]
- Terry Black released a version of the song as a single in 1966 that reached #17 in Canada.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ Russ Hamilton, "Rainbow" chart positions Retrieved June 13, 2015
- ^ Russ Hamilton, Rainbows Retrieved June 13, 2015
- ^ Russ Hamilton, "Rainbow" UK single release Retrieved June 13, 2015
- ^ Bobby Breen, "We Will Make Love" single release Retrieved June 13, 2015
- ^ Jim Lowe, "Rainbow" EP release Retrieved June 13, 2015
- ^ Clinton Ford, "Rainbow" single release Retrieved June 13, 2015
- ^ The Fleetwoods, "Rainbow" single release Retrieved June 13, 2015
- ^ Jerry Wallace, "Time" single release Retrieved June 13, 2015
- ^ Tommy Roe, "Town Crier" single release Retrieved June 13, 2015
- ^ Terry Black, "Rainbow" Canadian chart position Retrieved June 13, 2015
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