Move Over Darling (song)
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| "Move Over Darling" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Doris Day | |
| B-side | "Twinkle Lullaby" |
| Released | 1963 |
| Genre | Pop |
| Length | 2:35 |
| Label | CBS |
| Songwriters | Terry Melcher, Hal Kanter & Joe Lubin |
| Producers | Terry Melcher Arranged and Conducted by Jack Nitzsche |
"Move Over Darling" is a song originally recorded by Doris Day, which was the theme from the 1963 movie Move Over, Darling, starring Doris Day, James Garner and Polly Bergen, and was released as a single the same year. The song was written by Doris Day's son, Terry Melcher, along with Hal Kanter and Joe Lubin.[1]
In 1964, Doris Day's version of the song spent 16 weeks on the United Kingdom's Record Retailer chart, peaking at No. 8,[2] while reaching No. 1 in Hong Kong,[3] and No. 4 on New Zealand's "Lever Hit Parade".[4] In 1987, the song was re-released as a single and it re-charted on the UK Singles Chart, reaching No. 45.[1][2]
In 1983, Tracey Ullman released a version of the song as a single and on the album You Broke My Heart in 17 Places.[5] Ullman's version spent 9 weeks on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at No. 8,[6] while reaching No. 5 on the Irish Singles Chart,[7] No. 15 in Flanders[8] No. 13 on the Dutch Top 40,[9] and No. 20 on the Dutch Nationale Hitparade.[10]
