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Song by Gloria Lasso | |
Released | 1956 |
Recorded | May 15, 1971 |
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"Padre" | |
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Single by Toni Arden | |
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Released | 1958 |
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"Padre" | |
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Single by Elvis Presley | |
from the album Elvis (The "Fool" Album) | |
Released | 1973 |
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"Padre Don José" is a French-language song written by Jacques Larue ( fr) and Alain Romans, originally released in 1956 by Gloria Lasso. [1]
In 1957, Paul Francis Webster wrote English lyrics for the song, titled "Padre". The following year, it was released as a single by Toni Arden. Her version peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100, and sold over million copies in the United States. [1]
Marty Robbins reached number 5 on Billboard's Hot Country Singles chart with his version of "Padre" in 1970. [2] [3]
In a 1958 interview, Elvis Presley said that "Padre" by Toni Arden was his favorite song. [1] [4] He recorded his version on Saturday, May 15, 1971, and it was released on his 1973 album Elvis. [1]
Single (1958)