Hush, Hush, Sweet Charlotte
Al Martino
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Hush hush, sweet Charlotte Charlotte, don't you cry Hush hush, sweet Charlotte He'll love you till he dies Oh, hold him darling Please hold him tight And brush the tear from your eye You weep because you had a dream last night You dreamed that he said goodbye He held two roses within his hand Two roses he gave to you The red rose tells you of his passion The white rose his love so true Hush hush, sweet Charlotte Charlotte, don't you cry Hush hush, sweet Charlotte He'll love you till he dies And every night after he shall die Yes every night when he's gone The wind will sing you this lullaby Sweet Charlotte was loved by John Hush hush, sweet Charlotte Charlotte, don't you cry Hush hush, sweet Charlotte He'll love you till he dies
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Written by: Frank De Vol, Mack David
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
History"Hush, Hush, Sweet Charlotte" is a song from the 1964 movie of the same title. It was performed both by Patti Page and Al Martino. The song was released during the height of Hollywood's obsession with Southern Gothic films, contributing to its popularity.
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SongwriterThis haunting melody was written by Frank De Vol and the lyrics were penned by Mack David. This duo was known for creating music for films.
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Nominations"Hush, Hush, Sweet Charlotte" was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1965. However, it lost to "Chim Chim Cher-ee" from the movie "Mary Poppins."
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Singer Patti Page's AchievementPatti Page was known as the "singing rage," known for her smoky, sensual voice. Despite not winning the Oscar, her rendition of "Hush, Hush, Sweet Charlotte" helped cement her status as one of the top female artists in the 1960s.
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Singer Al Martino's ContributionAl Martino was chosen to sing this song in the movie after the film's producers decided they wanted a strong male vocal. His rendition helped to popularize the song further.
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The Mystery of Bette DavisActress Bette Davis was originally supposed to sing the song in the movie. However, for reasons that remain unclear, this never came to fruition. Some speculate that it was because her singing voice was not strong enough.
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Influence"Hush, Hush, Sweet Charlotte" inspired a number of cover versions and music samples. It's often associated with Southern Gothic culture and is occasionally used in pop culture to underscore scenes of horror or despair.
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Popular in ChartsEven though it did not win the Academy Award, the song did very well on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart. Patti Page's version reached #8 and Al Martino's version reached #4.
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Recurrent ThemeThe song, like the movie it comes from, is steeped in themes of betrayal, intrigue, and the haunting past, making it a captivating piece musically and emotionally.
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LegacyDespite not winning the Academy Award, "Hush, Hush, Sweet Charlotte" has had a long-lasting effect and is remembered as one of the most evocative cinematic songs of the 1960s. It's an excellent example of how film and music can collaborate to create a timeless piece.
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