We Belong Together (Robert & Johnny song)
| "We Belong Together" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Robert & Johnny | |
| Released | 1958 |
| Genre | Rhythm and Blues |
| Length | 2:42 |
| Writer(s) | Johnny Mitchell, Robert Carr, Sam Weiss |
"We Belong Together" was a 1958 American rhythm and blues hit by Robert & Johnny. It was written by Johnny Mitchell, Robert Carr, and Sam Weiss. It reached #12 on the R&B charts and #32 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
[edit] Cover versions
The song was later recorded by several others. The Fleetwoods released a version on their 1959 album, Mr. Blue.
A rendition by Ritchie Valens was released in 1959 on the Del-Fi record label and can be found on several of his albums. It's also featured in a scene from the 1987 hit film about Valens, La Bamba.
The Belmonts released a remake on the Laurie label, Laurie 3080, in 1961, after they had split with Dion. It was not a hit, but was later reissued on a collector's label because of its musical value.
In 1961, Jimmy Velvit[1] recorded it in the Dallas, Texas area. (see "Rockin' With Velvit" CD Seduction Records SCD-102, 2000)[citation needed] It attracted a lot of attention and air-play and became the #1 song on the Dallas radio station, KLIF, for a period of six weeks.
A different singer using the name Jimmy Velvet had a #75 hit with the song on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1964.[2]
Peaches & Herb included the song on their album, Let's Fall In Love.
[edit] Popular Culture
The song was also used in the 1983 Stephen King movie, "Christine."
In the 1997 film Selena, Abraham (Selena's father) sang this song to her as a little girl.
[edit] References
- ^ Jimmy Velvit's Office Website Retrieved September 26, 2011
- ^ The Official Website for Jimmy Velvet Retrieved September 26, 2011
Standard Catalog of American Records 1950-1975, editor Tim Neely
