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It's Not for Me to Say
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Wikipedia article
"'It's Not for Me to Say'" is a 1957 popular song with music by Robert Allen and lyrics by Al Stillman. It was written for the 1957 movie 'Lizzie' (starring Eleanor Parker), and was sung by Johnny Mathis in the film.
Mathis' recording of the song, arranged by Ray Conniff, was the most successful version, reaching number 5 on the 'Billboard' Top 100 singles chart.
In Canada, the song was number two for seven weeks (June 24 - August 5), kept out of number one for six of those weeks by Elvis Presley's (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear.
Other film appearances
*1987 'Tin Men' - sung by Johnny Mathis.
*1988 'Everybody's All-American' - the Johnny Mathis version is heard.
*1990 'Goodfellas' - performed by Johnny Mathis. (The double date; Karen is introduced, and ignored by Henry)
*2007 'Zodiac' - sung by Johnny Mathis.
*2013 'A Case of You' - performed by Johnny Mathis.
*2014 'Every Secret Thing' - performed by Carolyn Leonhart
References
Category:1957 songs
Category:1957 singles
Category:Columbia Records singles
Category:Johnny Mathis songs
Category:Jane Morgan songs
Category:Grammy Hall of Fame Award recipients
Category:Songs with lyrics by Al Stillman
Category:Songs with music by Robert Allen (composer)
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