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A Lover's Question
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Wikipedia article
"'A Lover's Question'" is a 1958 Pop, R&B hit for Clyde McPhatter. The single was written by Brook Benton and Jimmy T. Williams and was Clyde McPhatter's most successful Pop and R&B release. The bass singer is Noah Hopkins. "A Lover's Question" made it to #6 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 and was #1 for one week on the R&B chart.
Background
*The best-known version of the song is in mono. However, a stereo version was released on the LP 'Atlantic History of Rhythm & Blues, Vol. 4', along with several other rare stereo versions of late 1950s Atlantic hits.
Jacky Ward version
In 1978, Jacky Ward had a successful remake of the song, peaking at #3 on the 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles chart.
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Other cover versions
*In 1961, a cover by Ernestine Anderson reached #98.'Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 19551990' -
*In 1969, a cover by Otis Redding reached #48.'Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 19551990' -
*Jay and the Americans released a cover version of the song on their 1970 album, 'Wax Museum, Vol. 1'.
*In 1975, Loggins & Messina's cover reached #89.'Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 19551990' -
*Country singer Del Reeves took the song to #14 on the Hot Country Singles chart in 1970.
See also
*List of number-one R&B singles of 1958 (U.S.)
References
Category:1958 songs
Category:1958 singles
Category:1978 singles
Category:Clyde McPhatter songs
Category:Del Reeves songs
Category:Jacky Ward songs
Category:Jay and the Americans songs
Category:Songs written by Brook Benton
Category:Mercury Records singles
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