"Come What May" (aka "The Gipsy Song") is a popular song, written by Vaughn Horton in 1951.[1] It was popularized by Patti Page in 1952.
The Page recording, in an arrangement by Joe Reisman, was issued by Mercury Records as catalog number 5772 (backed with "Retreat"), and first reached the Billboard chart on February 9, 1952, lasting 13 weeks and peaking at number 9.[2]
Cover versions
edit- Helen O'Connell - a recording for Capitol Records (catalog No. 1944).[3]
- Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra (vocal by Buddy Stark) - a single release for Decca Records in 1952.[4]
- Jimmy Scott - recorded for Coral Records (catalog No. 60650).[5]
- Lita Roza - covered the song in the UK.[6]
References
edit- ^ https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/mmb-vp-copyright/6635/ Sheet music for "Come What May", University of Maine Library
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (1973). Top Pop Records 1940-1955. Record Research.
- ^ "The Online Discographical Project". 78discography.com. Retrieved March 13, 2018.
- ^ "Tommy Dorsey : Come What May". 45cat.com. Retrieved March 13, 2018.
- ^ "The Online Discographical Project". 78discography.com. Retrieved March 13, 2018.
- ^ "Lita Roza : Come What May". 45worlds.com. Retrieved March 13, 2018.
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