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Footsteps (Steve Lawrence song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Footsteps'" is a hit single by American singer and actor Steve Lawrence, recorded in January 1960 and released in the spring of 1960 through ABC-Paramount Records in the US and via the HMV label in the UK. The song was written by Barry Mann and Hank Hunter.
Background
Lawrence's single features Lawrence's wife, Eydie Gorm, as a backing vocalist and Don Costa's Orchestra and chorus.
Charts
It spent 13 weeks on the 'Billboard' Hot 100, peaking at No. 7 on April 4, 1960,[https://www.billboard.com/artist/steve-lawrence/chart-history/hsi/ Hot 100 - Steve Lawrence Footsteps Chart History], 'Billboard.com'. Retrieved April 2, 2018. while reaching No. 4 the UK's 'Record Retailer' chart,[http://www.officialcharts.com/artist/8369/steve-lawrence/ Steve Lawrence - Full Official Chart History], Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 2, 2018. No. 3 Canada's CHUM Hit Parade, and No. 9 on Norway's 'VG'-lista.
Cover versions
*It was also a hit for Ronnie Carroll in 1960 in the UK, peaking at #36.
*Showaddywaddy recorded the song in 1981, peaking at #31 in the UK.
References
Category:1960 singles
Category:Steve Lawrence songs
Category:Songs written by Barry Mann
Category:1960 songs
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