Hush ... Not a Word to Mary
| "Hush ... Not a Word to Mary" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by John Rowles | ||||
| B-side | "The Night We Called It a Day" | |||
| Released | 1968 | |||
| Recorded | 1968 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 3:20 | |||
| Label | MCA MU 1023 | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Mitch Murray, Peter Callander | |||
| Producer(s) | Mike Leander | |||
| John Rowles singles chronology | ||||
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| UK discography *[1] NZ Discography **[2] | ||||
"Hush ... Not a Word to Mary" was the second UK hit for New Zealand singer John Rowles. It was the follow-up release to his major hit "If I Only Had Time".
Background
[edit]The song was written by Mitch Murray and Peter Callander. Mike Leander was the producer and arranger. The B-side "The Night We Called It a Day" was written by Rowles and Steve Kipner.[3][4] It was published by Intune, which was the new publishing company for Murray and Callender.[5] By July 6, the single shot up 18 places from #36 to #18.[6] By July 13, 1968, the single had moved from its previous position of #18 to #12.[7] This single also marked the last of Rowles' chart success in the UK.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ 45Cat - John Rowles - Discography, UK
- ^ 45Cat - John Rowles - Discography, New Zealand
- ^ National Library of New Zealand - Hush- not a word to Mary (sound recording) / Mitch Murray, Peter Callander ; (sung by) John Rowles. The night we called it a day / Rowles, Kipner ; (sung by) John Rowles
- ^ Discogs - John Rowles – Hush... Not A Word To Mary
- ^ Billboard, June 15, 1968 - Page 57 International News Reports, LONDON
- ^ Billboard, July 6, 1968 - Page 59 Billboard Hits of the World, BRITAIN
- ^ Billboard, July 13, 1968 - Page 75 Billboard Hits of the World, BRITAIN
- ^ An Avid's Guide to Sixties Songwriters, By Peter Dunbavan - 52. Murray/Callander