Round and Round

Perry Como, The Ray Charles Singers, Mitchell Ayres & His Orchestra

About Round and Round

"Round and Round" is a popular song by Joe Shapiro and Lou Stallman published in 1956. A version of the song was recorded by Perry Como for RCA Victor on January 15, 1957 and was a big hit that year. The song would prove to be Perry Como's last over-all number one on the Billboard charts. The song spent two weeks at number two on Billboard's Honor Roll of Hits. Como's version was noted for its instrumental buildup, including the counterpoint melodies sung by the Ray Charles Singers, who gradually join in on the refrains, and gradually drop out before the song's fade. This song was recorded by Anne Murray in 1993 for her Croonin' album but it was only released as a bonus track for a special version of her "Croonin'" LP that was released by Heartland Records (1994). Anne Murray said she was always a huge fan of Perry Como and she had appeared with him in Perry Como's Lake Tahoe Holiday on October 28, 1975. The mass market release of "Croonin'" has Anne singing Perry's hit "Wanted". UK singer Jimmy Young also covered "Round and Round" in the UK in 1957 and it charted briefly. The song was also covered by Norwegian singer Nora Brockstedt and Jens Book-Jenssen in 1957 and by Rosemary Clooney (UA single 50076, released in 1966) (Rosemary Clooney discography). 


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Find a wheel and it goes round, round, round
As it skims along with a happy sound
As it goes along the ground, ground, ground
Till it leads you to the one you love

Then your love will hold you round, round, round
In your heart's a song with a brand new sound
And your head goes spinning round, round, round
'Cause you've found what you've been dreamin' of

In the night you see the oval moon
Going round and round in tune 
And the ball of sun in the day
Makes a girl and boy want to say

Find a ring and put it round, round, round
And with ties so strong that two hearts are bound
Put it on the one you've found, found, found
For you know that this is really love

Find a wheel and it goes round, round, round
As it skims along with a happy sound
As it goes along the ground, ground, ground
Till it leads you to the one you love

Then your love, you'll hold her round, round, round
In your heart's a song with a brand new sound
And your head goes spinning round, round, round
'Cause you've found what you've been dreamin' of

In the night you see the oval moon
Going round and round in tune 
And the ball of sun in the day
Makes a girl and boy want to say

Find a ring and put it round, round, round
And with ties so strong your two hearts are bound
Put it on the one you've found, found, found
For you know that this is really love

Find a ring, put it on
For you know that this is really love, really love, really love

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Perry Como

Pierino Ronald "Perry" Como (May 18, 1912 – May 12, 2001) was an American singer and television personality. During a career spanning more than half a century he recorded exclusively for the RCA Victor label after signing with them in 1943. "Mr. C.", as he was nicknamed, sold millions of records for Radio Corporation of America (RCA) and pioneered a weekly musical variety television show, which set the standards for the genre and proved to be one of the most successful in television history. Como was seen weekly on television from 1949 to 1963, then continued hosting the Kraft Music Hall variety program on a monthly basis until 1967. His television shows and seasonal specials were broadcast throughout the world. Also a popular recording artist, Perry Como pro… more »

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Written by: JOE SHAPIRO, LOU STALLMAN

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12 facts about this song

Song Classification
"Round and Round" is classified as a traditional pop music song. This genre was particularly popular from the late 1940s to the 1960s.
Vocalist
The song was originally recorded by Perry Como. He was a well-known American singer and television personality whose career spanned more than half a century.
Chart Performance
"Round and Round" reached the top of the Billboard chart, where it remained for two weeks in March 1957. This was one of Como’s biggest hits in his singing career.
Backing Choir
Como's recording was backed by the Mitchell Ayers orchestra and the Ray Charles Singers. They are known for their smooth backing harmonies.
Song Writers
This popular song was penned by songwriters Joe Shapiro and Lou Stallman.
Cover Version
Rosemary Clooney, another popular American singer at that time, also recorded a version of the song.
Album Name
Perry Como's version of "Round and Round" was also part of his album, "We Get Letters," which was released in 1957 and centered around the theme of request letters Como received from his television show audience.
Eventual Significance
Perry Como's recording of the song was eventually inducted into the Library of Congress National Recording Registry in 2006.
Rosemary Clooney's Version
While not as successful as Como's version, Clooney's rendition of "Round and Round" is still appreciated and listened to by many fans of traditional pop music.
Music Era
Both Como's and Clooney's versions of "Round and Round" are popular examples of the music of the 1950s, the so-called "Golden Age" of American pop music. This era was marked by sentimental ballads and toe-tapping, upbeat numbers.
Perry Como’s Style
The song showcases Perry Como's relaxed and easy-going singing style which became his trademark in his musical career.
Lyric Content
The lyrics of "Round and Round" reflect the optimistic post-war mood in America during the 1950s. The song talks about the cycle of life and love with a whimsical and positive spin.

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