"And That Reminds Me", also known as "My Heart Reminds Me", is a popular song.
Background
The music was based on the Italian instrumental, "Concerto d'autunno," by Camillo Bargoni. [1] As "Autumn Concerto", it reached the Music Vendor pop survey[ clarification needed] in versions by Richard Hayman and Carmen Cavallaro. The English language lyrics were written by Al Stillman and Paul Siegel.
Recorded versions
- First noted recording is by the Italian singer Flo Sandon's (May 2, 1956).
- Johnny Dorelli recorded in Italy a version in English in 1956 with the original title "Concerto d'autunno" with the lyrics by Siegel. [2]
- The first recorded version in English was done by Della Reese and The Honey Dreamers in 1957, under the title "And That Reminds Me" ( Jubilee Records catalog number 5292), and it reached number 23 on the weekly Billboard Best Seller chart, and number 29 in the Top 100 chart. [3] It also peaked at number 16 on Cashbox's Best Seller chart.
- Kay Starr came out with another version under the title "My Heart Reminds Me" ( RCA Victor Records catalog number 47-6981), which entered the Jockeys chart a week after Reese's and reached number 9. [4] The song (in both versions, combined) peaked at number 15 on the Cashbox chart that year.
- Edna McGriff (1957) [5]
- Jane Morgan and The Troubadours - included in her album Fascination (1957). [6]
- Timi Yuro - for the album Hurt!!!!!!! (1961) [7]
- Dean Martin - for the album Dino: Italian Love Songs (1962)
- Julie London - included in her album Love Letters (1962)
- Jerry Vale - Till the End of Time (1964) [8]
- Vikki Carr - for her album The Way of Today! (1966) [9]
- Sergio Franchi on his 1966 album, La Dolce Italy [10]
- Carmen McRae - The Sound of Silence (1968)
- Al Martino - This Is Al Martino (1968) [11]
- The song was revived in 1969 by The Four Seasons, a version that reached number 45 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. (see The Four Seasons singles discography) [12]
References
- ^ "Autumn Concerto by The Stereo Action Orchestra". Secondhandsongs.com. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
- ^ WorldCat. OCLC 184908451.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits (8th ed.). New York: Billboard Books. p. 524. ISBN 0-8230-7499-4.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits (8th ed.). New York: Billboard Books. p. 598. ISBN 0-8230-7499-4.
- ^ "Edna McGriff : And That Reminds Me : Stillman, Bargoni". 45cat.com. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
- ^ "Jane Morgan With The Troubadors – Fascination". Discogs.com. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
- ^ "Hurt!!!!!!! : Timi Yuro". AllMusic. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
- ^ "Jerry Vale – Till The End Of Time". Discogs.com. 1964. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
- ^ "The Way of Today! : Vikki Carr". AllMusic. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
- ^ "Sergio Franchi – La Dolce Italy". Discogs.com. 1966. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
- ^ "Al Martino – This Is Al Martino". Discogs.com. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2013). Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles, 14th Edition: 1955-2012. Record Research. p. 315.
