Softly Whispering I Love You

1967 song by David and Jonathan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

"Softly Whispering I Love You" is a song written by Roger Greenaway and Roger Cook originally recorded by the duo under the name of David and Jonathan. This version peaked at No. 23 in Australia on Go-Set's National Top 40 Singles Chart.[1]

B-side"Such a Peaceful Day"
ReleasedNovember 1967
Length3:11
Quick facts Single by David and Jonathan, B-side ...
"Softly Whispering I Love You"
Single by David and Jonathan
B-side"Such a Peaceful Day"
ReleasedNovember 1967
GenrePop
Length3:11
LabelColumbia
SongwritersRoger Greenaway and Roger Cook
David and Jonathan singles chronology
"She's Leaving Home"
(1967)
"Softly Whispering I Love You"
(1967)
"You Ought to Meet My Baby"
(1968)
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B-side"When Susie Takes the Plane"
ReleasedOctober 15, 1971 (UK); December 1971 (US)
Recorded1971
Quick facts Single by the English Congregation, B-side ...
"Softly Whispering I Love You"
Single by the English Congregation
B-side"When Susie Takes the Plane"
ReleasedOctober 15, 1971 (UK); December 1971 (US)
Recorded1971
GenrePop
Length2:58
LabelColumbia (UK); Atco (US)
SongwritersRoger Greenaway and Roger Cook
The English Congregation singles chronology
"Softly Whispering I Love You"
(1971)
"Lovers of the World Unite"
(1972)
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The Congregation version

  • It was covered in 1971 by the Congregation, where the group's version was a worldwide hit. Their version peaked at No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart,[2] 1 in South Africa and New Zealand, No. 10 in Germany and No. 11 in Australia's Go-Set's Singles Chart.[3] In North America, the group was known as The English Congregation, where the song went to #29 on the Billboard Hot 100[4] and #21 in Canada.[5]

Paul Young version

English singer Paul Young recorded the song for his Other Voices album, and it was released as the first single from the album on 30 April 1990.[6] It reached No. 21 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 16 in Ireland.

Charts

Weekly charts

More information Chart (1990), Peak position ...
Chart (1990) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[7] 102
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[8]40
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[9] 50
Ireland (IRMA)[10]16
Italy Airplay (Music & Media)[11] 11
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[12]44
UK Singles (OCC)[13]21
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