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"'Marry Me'" is a song written by Barry Mason and Les Reed. It was first recorded by Engelbert Humperdinck and was a country hit for Ron Lowry in 1970.

Background



The song which was written by Barry Mason and Les Reed was originally recorded by Engelbert Humperdinck and appeared on his 1969 'Engelbert' album. Ron Lowry released his version in January 1970 and the following year Dean Martin recorded a version of the song.Second Hand Songs - [https://secondhandsongs.com/performance/612477 Marry Me by Engelbert Humperdinck]'Billboard', October 24, 1970 - [https://books.google.com/books?id=gSkEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA78&dq=%22Ron+Lowry%22Les+Reed&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiCxoidyZnnAhWwyTgGHds8D40Q6AEIKDAA#v=onepage&q=%22Ron%20Lowry%22Les%20Reed&f=false Page 78 Late News 31 Songs Take ASCAP Awards; Gives 124 Prizes]'Billboard', March 15, 1969 - [https://books.google.com/books?id=zygEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA29&dq=%22Marry+Me%22Engelbert+Billboard&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiLotjvxZnnAhUXILcAHbXQAC4Q6AEILzAB#v=onepage&q=%22Marry%20Me%22Engelbert%20Billboard&f=false Page 29 Billboard Album Reviews] Lowry's version was produced by Charlie Adams. The publisher was Jewel Music Co., Inc. It was released on Republic 1409.'Billboard Magazine', October 24, 1970 - [https://books.google.com/books?id=gSkEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA78&dq=%22Ron+Lowry%22Les+Reed&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiCxoidyZnnAhWwyTgGHds8D40Q6AEIKDAA#v=onepage&q=%22Ron%20Lowry%22Les%20Reed&f=false Page 78 Late News 31 Songs Take ASCAP Awards; Gives 124 Prizes]

In Brazil, the single had a release on Square SQ/023 with "World Champion Fool" as the A side and "Marry Me" as the B side.Discogs - [https://www.discogs.com/Ron-Lowry-World-Champion-Fool-Marry-Me/release/13752639 Ron Lowry World Champion Fool / Marry Me] It appears to have been a hit there.1970s best selling albums & singles in Brazil - [http://brazilian1970salbums-singles.blogspot.com/2017/07/1972-september.html 12 September 1972 - Amiga n. 121] It appeared on the following various artist compilations, 'Topmaster', issued on Square SQ/72,Discogs - [https://www.discogs.com/it/Various-Topmaster/release/10256224 Various Topmaster] 'Exploso mundial' issued on Itamaraty 1953,Brazilian Beat - [http://brazilianbeat.com.br/sku-2751html Various - Exploso mundial] 'Isto Bom Demais' issued on Itamaraty 1960,Discogs - [https://www.discogs.com/it/Various-Isto-Bom-Demais/release/8884196 Various Isto Bom Demais]Toque Musical - [https://www.toque-musicall.com/?p=4733 Vrios Isto bom Demais (1972)] and 'Da Parada Americana Volume 3' issued on Square SQ/016Toca de Compactos - [http://tocadecompactos.blogspot.com/2014/02/4-da-parada-americana-volume-3-1972.html 4 da parada americana - volume 3 - 1972]

Chart performance

In the February 14, 1970, issue of 'Cash Box', its editors predicted that Lowry's version of the song was going to be a hit.'Cash Box', February 14, 1970 - [https://www.americanradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-Business/Music/Archive-Cash-Box-IDX/70s/1970/CB-1970-02-14-OCR-Page-0026.pdf Page 26 REPUBLIC RECORDS PRESENTS RON LOWRY]

An article about Lowry that appeared in the March 14 edition of the 'Arizona Republic' stated that the record was now being released throughout Europe and there were expectations of international popularity for it.'Arizona Republic' , Saturday, March 14, 1970 - [https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/8965768/ Page 152 Lowry's latest recording on national charts By SHARY MYARS]

It peaked at No. 39 on May 2 and spent a total of ten weeks on the country singles chart.Billboard.com - [https://www.billboard.com/charts/country-songs/1970-05-02 HOT COUNTRY SONGS, The Week of May 2, 1970]

"Marry Me" was one of 31 songs to receive an ASCAP award in October 1970.'Billboard', October 24, 1970 - [https://books.google.com/books?id=gSkEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA78&lpg=PA78&dq=%22Ron+Lowry%22Billboard+Marry+me&source=bl&ots=K9xH5qYItg&sig=ACfU3U3Z7kKKmBrEPnSocIquzCnNsPi4sA&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi2xor5tZnnAhV9zTgGHayuB94Q6AEwAHoECAcQAQ#v=onepage&q=%22Ron%20Lowry%22Billboard%20Marry%20me&f=false Page 78 Late News, 31 Songs Take ASCAP Awards; Gives 124 Prizes]

References



Category:1969 songs

Category:1970 singles

Category:Songs written by Les Reed (songwriter)

Category:Songs written by Barry Mason

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