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Two Different Worlds (1956 song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Two Different Worlds'" is a popular song with music by Al Frisch and the lyrics by Sid Wayne, published in 1956.
Notable recordings
*The biggest U.S. hit version was recorded by Don Rondo. It reached number 19 on the 'Billboard' chart and number 12 on the 'Cashbox' chart.
*A cover version of the song was recorded by Roger Williams and Jane Morgan which reached number 41 on the Billboard chart.
*A recording by Ronnie Hilton in the same year reached number 13 on the UK Singles Chart.
*In 1965, Lenny Welch recorded the song peaking at number 6 on the Easy Listening chart and number 61 on the Hot 100.
Other recordings
*Nat King Cole also recorded the song in 1956 but without chart success.
*A recording by Jerry Vale in 1963, appeared on the original Columbia album, 'The Language of Love'.
* Sammy Davis Jr. covered the song in his 1966 album 'Sammy Davis Jr. Sings and Laurindo Almeida Plays'
*The British pop singer Engelbert Humperdinck also covered the song on his 1967 album 'The Last Waltz'.
*Earl Coleman recorded a version with a quartet led by Sonny Rollins. The cut appeared on Rollins's album, 'Tour de Force'.
References
Category:1956 songs
Category:Songs written by Sid Wayne
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