Can't You Hear the Song?

"Can't You Hear the Song?" is a song written by Chris Arnold, David Martin, and Geoff Morrow. The trio first released their version as a single in June 1972 under the band name Butterscotch. A few months later, the song was covered by Wayne Newton and released as a single. It reached No. 3 on the U.S. Adult Contemporary chart and No. 48 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1972.^[1] The song also reached No. 8 on the Canadian Adult Contemporary chart^[2] and No. 32 on the Canadian Top Singles chart.^[3] It was featured on his 1972 album, Can't You Hear the Song?^[4]

B-side"You Don't Have to Ask"

ReleasedSeptember 1972

GenrePop

Length3:38

Quick facts Single by Wayne Newton, from the album ...

"Can't You Hear the Song?"
Single by Wayne Newton
from the album Can't You Hear the Song?
B-side	"You Don't Have to Ask"
Released	September 1972
Genre	Pop
Length	3:38
Label	Chelsea Records 105
Songwriter	Chris Arnold, David Martin, Geoff Morrow
Producer	Wes Farrell
Wayne Newton singles chronology
"Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast" (1972) "Can't You Hear the Song?" (1972) "Pour Me a Little More Wine" (1973)

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The song was produced by Wes Farrell and arranged by Mike Melvoin.^[5]