Patricia
Perry Como, Mitchell Ayres
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Oh, Patricia, my darlin', Patricia I can see all my dreams in your eyes Your smile is as gay as a bright summer day You're much fairer than Erin's blue skies Oh, Patricia, my lovely, Patricia You could make all my dreamin' come true My heart is just droolin', Patricia, no foolin' I'm falling in love with you (Oh, Patricia, my darlin', Patricia) (I can see all my dreams in your eyes) Your smile is as gay as a bright summer day You're much fairer than Erin's blue skies (Oh, Patricia, my lovely, Patricia) (You could make all my dreamin' come true) My heart is just droolin', Patricia, no foolin' I'm falling in love with you Oh, Patricia, my lovely, Patricia You could make all my dreamin' come true My heart is just droolin', Patricia, no foolin' I'm falling in love (I'm falling in love) I'm falling in love with you
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Written by: BENNY DAVIS
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"Patricia" by Perry Como was officially released in 1950.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached the number one spot on both the Billboard Juke Box chart and the Billboard Best Seller chart in August 1950. This achievement was a significant success for Perry Como during his career.
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Song Type"Patricia" is known to be a romantic ballad, a popular song style for Perry Como who was known for his warm and comforting voice.
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Como's ContributionPerry Como is not only the singer for "Patricia," but he also contributed in the arrangement of the song.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the RCA Victor record label, one of the major labels Perry Como worked with throughout his music career.
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Collaborative EffortPerry Como collaborated with Mitchell Ayres' Orchestra and the Fontane Sisters for this song. This ensemble was a common combination for Como's songs in the 1950s.
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Fontane Sisters' RoleThe Fontane Sisters, a popular American singing trio, provided the background vocals for "Patricia." They had a successful working relationship with Como, contributing to many of his songs.
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Song's OriginThe song was originally composed in Spanish by Mexican bandleader, singer, and songwriter, Pérez Prado.
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Spanish InfluenceThe song retains its original Spanish verve and rhythm, showcasing Perry Como's ability to adopt different music styles.
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Versatility of Perry Como"Patricia" is a testament to the musical versatility of Perry Como. Known for his smooth and easy-listening style, "Patricia" demonstrates his ability to handle lively and upbeat numbers as well.
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LegacyThe song "Patricia" went on to become one of Perry Como's evergreen hits, further establishing his status as a music icon during the 1950s.
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Influence in Pop CultureThe song's popularity had extended into pop culture; being featured in films and covered by various artists since its release.
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