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Wikipedia article




"'From a Jack to a King'" is a country music song. Originally a crossover hit for artist Ned Miller, who also wrote "Dark Moon", "A Falling Star", and many other country songs. It has been covered extensively by country music artists.

Ned Miller version



The original version was recorded by Ned Miller. First released in 1957 by both Fabor Records (for regional audiences) and Dot Records (for national distribution), Miller's version was unsuccessful until he persuaded his label to re-release it five years later.[ allmusic ((( Ned Miller > Biography )))] Upon re-release, the song became a crossover hit, charting in the Top 10 on the 'Billboard' U.S. country (#2), pop (#6), and adult contemporary (#3) charts.[ allmusic ((( Ned Miller > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles )))] In addition, Miller's version reached #1 on the Irish Singles Chart, while peaking at #2 on the UK Singles Chart. Furthermore, it was the sixth-most-played single of 1963 in the United Kingdom. Miller's chart success was limited after the song, however, and by the 1970s he stopped recording entirely.

The song was also recorded in 1962 by Jim Reeves on the occasion of his tour to South Africa in August and charted there that year.

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Ricky Van Shelton version



In December 1988, American country music artist Ricky Van Shelton released his own version of "From a Jack to a King". Shelton's version became his fifth consecutive Number One on the 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles charts.

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Other versions



Bill Anderson covered the song on his 1963 album 'Still', released by Decca Records.

Elvis Presley recorded it in 1969 but it did not chart in 'Billboard'. Jerry Lee Lewis also released a version of the song. Mud recorded the song in 1982.

South African singer Ray Dylan covered the song on his album 'Goeie Ou Country - Op Aanvraag'.

Oesch's die Dritten recorded it for their 'Unser Regenbogen' CD, released March 16, 2012. Sung by Melanie Oesch, it was the Swiss family band's first recording of a song in English.

Dutch country singer Ben Steneker released his single of "From a Jack to a King" in 1963.

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Category:1962 singles

Category:1988 singles

Category:Ned Miller songs

Category:Bill Anderson (singer) songs

Category:Elvis Presley songs

Category:Jerry Lee Lewis songs

Category:Ricky Van Shelton songs

Steve Buckingham

Category:Irish Singles Chart number-one singles

Category:Number-one singles in Norway

Category:Columbia Records singles

Category:1957 songs

Category:Songs written by Ned Miller

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