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A Million and One
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"'A Million and One'" is a song written by Yvonne Devaney, which was a hit single for Billy Walker, Dean Martin, and Vic Dana in 1966.
"A Million and One" was first released by Billy Walker, in late May 1966."[http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Billboard/60s/1966/Billboard%201966-05-28.pdf Nashville Scene]", 'Billboard', May 28, 1966. p. 47. Accessed September 13, 2016. Walker's version reached No. 2 on 'Billboard's Hot Country Singles chart."[http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Billboard/60s/1966/Billboard%201966-09-03.pdf Hot Country Singles]", 'Billboard', September 3, 1966. p. 56. Accessed September 13, 2016.
Dean Martin's version spent 7 weeks on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 chart, peaking at No. 41,[http://www.billboard.com/artist/300598/dean-martin/chart?page=1&f=379 Dean Martin - Chart History - The Hot 100], 'Billboard.com'. Accessed September 13, 2016. while reaching No. 4 on 'Billboard's Easy Listening chart.[http://www.billboard.com/artist/300598/dean-martin/chart?f=341 Dean Martin - Chart History - Adult Contemporary], 'Billboard.com'. Accessed September 13, 2016."[http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Billboard/60s/1966/Billboard%201966-08-27.pdf Billboard Top 40 Easy Listening]", 'Billboard', August 27, 1966. p. 18. Accessed September 13, 2016. In Canada, Martin's version reached No. 64 on the 'RPM' 100"[http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/films-videos-sound-recordings/rpm/Pages/item.aspx?IdNumber=2822& RPM 100]", 'RPM Weekly', Volume 6, No. 1, August 29, 1966. Accessed September 13, 2016. and No. 23 on the CHUM Hit Parade.. Chart No. 492, Tuesday, August 02, 1966. CHUM. Accessed September 13, 2016.
Dean Martin's version was ranked No. 49 on 'Billboard's ranking of "Top Easy Listening Singles" of 1966."[http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Billboard/60s/1966/Billboard%201966-12-24.pdf Top Easy Listening Singles]", 'Billboard', December 24, 1966. p. 35. Accessed September 13, 2016.
Vic Dana's version spent 3 weeks on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 chart, peaking at No. 71,[http://www.billboard.com/artist/430824/vic-dana/chart?page=1&f=379 Vic Dana - Chart History - The Hot 100], 'Billboard.com'. Accessed September 13, 2016. while reaching No. 24 on 'Billboard's Easy Listening chart.[http://www.billboard.com/artist/430824/vic-dana/chart?page=1&f=341 Vic Dana - Chart History - Adult Contemporary], 'Billboard.com'. Accessed September 13, 2016."[http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Billboard/60s/1966/Billboard%201966-08-20.pdf Billboard Top 40 Easy Listening]", 'Billboard', August 20, 1966. p. 28. Accessed September 13, 2016.
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Category:1966 singles
Category:1966 songs
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Category:Dean Martin songs
Category:Monument Records singles
Category:Reprise Records singles
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