Wheel of Fortune

Dinah Washington

About Wheel of Fortune

"Wheel of Fortune" is a popular song written by Bennie Benjamin and George David Weiss and published in 1951. It is best remembered in the 1952 hit version by Kay Starr. The song was originally recorded in 1951, for RCA by Johnny Hartman, and about the same time for Crescendo Records by Al Costello with the Walter Scott Orchestra. Several hit versions of "Wheel of Fortune" were released in 1952. The first chart hit was by the Eddie Wilcox Orchestra featuring Sunny Gale, whose version reached number 2 on the R&B chart and number 13 on the pop chart. The most successful version was by Kay Starr, whose recording reached number 1 in the US pop chart in March 1952, staying there for ten weeks. Other hit versions in 1952 came from Dinah Washington (number 3, R&B), Bobby Wayne (number 6, pop), The Cardinals (number 6, R&B), and The Bell Sisters (number 10, pop). The song was also used as the theme to the television series Wheel of Fortune. 


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2012
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The wheel of fortune
Goes spinning around
Will the arrow point my way
Will this be my day

Oh, wheel of fortune
Please don't pass me by
Let me know the magic
Of a kiss and a sigh

While the wheel is spinning
Spinning, spinning, spinning
I'll not dream of winning
Winning fortune or fame

While the wheel is turning
Turning, turning, turning
I'll be ever yearning, yearning
For love's precious flame

Oh, wheel of fortune
I'm hoping somehow
If you ever smile on me
Please let it be now

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Dinah Washington

Dinah Washington, born Ruth Lee Jones (August 29, 1924 – December 14, 1963), was an American Pianist, Blues, R&B, Gospel, Pop and Jazz singer. She has been cited as "the most popular black female recording artist of the '50s", and called "The Queen of the Blues". She is a 1986 inductee of the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993. more »

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Dinah Washington" Facts
"Wheel of Fortune" is one of the hits songs by Dinah Washington, a prominent American singer and pianist in the mid-20th century. - Dinah Washington's coverage of "Wheel of Fortune" is appreciated for its slow blues interpretation that showcases her vocal prowess and emotional depth.
Johnny Hartman" Facts
Although primarily known as a jazz vocalist, Johnny Hartman also performed pop and soul songs like "Wheel of Fortune." - Hartman's rich baritone has been used to sing the lyrics of "Wheel of Fortune" in his unique style, revealing a more profound emotional resonance within the song.
Kay Starr" Facts
Kay Starr's version of "Wheel of Fortune" became a massive hit in the early 1950s. - This song, sung by Kay Starr, reached number one on the Billboard chart in 1952 and remained there for nine weeks. - Starr was awarded a gold disc by the RIAA for "Wheel of Fortune".
The Bell Sisters" Facts
The Bell Sisters, a singing duo in the 1950s from Southern California, covered various pop and country songs, including "Wheel of Fortune." - Although their version of "Wheel of Fortune" was not as commercially successful as Kay Starr's, it still showcases their signature two-part harmony vocal style.
The Cardinals" Facts
The Cardinals, an American R&B group of the 1950s, also delivered a soulful performance of "Wheel of Fortune." - Their interpretation of the song was positively received in the R&B community, demonstrating the group's ability to transcend the boundaries of specific music genres.

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