"Wishing It Was You" is a song written by Clyde Otis and Joy Byers and performed by Connie Francis.[1] In 1965, the track reached No. 14 on the U.S. adult contemporary chart and No. 57 on the Billboard Hot 100.[2] In the Philippines, it spent at least five weeks at No. 1 on the national chart from December 1965.[3]
"Wishing It Was You" | ||||
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Single by Connie Francis | ||||
B-side | "You're Mine (Just When You're Lonely)" | |||
Released | April 1965 | |||
Genre | Vocal | |||
Length | 2:54 | |||
Label | MGM 13331 | |||
Songwriter(s) | Clyde Otis, Joy Byers | |||
Producer(s) | Danny Davis | |||
Connie Francis singles chronology | ||||
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Other Versions
edit- Anita Bryant released a version as the B-side to her 1962 single, "A' Sleeping at the Foot of the Bed".[4] In the Philippines, the track reached No. 5 on the national chart in early 1963.[5]
References
edit- ^ Connie Francis, "Wishing It Was You" Single Release Retrieved May 6, 2023
- ^ Connie Francis, "Wishing It Was You" Chart Positions Retrieved May 6, 2023
- ^ "Philippines". Billboard. Billboard Publications, Inc. December 25, 1965. p. 34. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
- ^ Anita Bryant, "A' Sleeping At The Foot Of The Bed" Single Release Retrieved May 6, 2023
- ^ "Philippines". Billboard. Billboard Publications, Inc. February 23, 1963. p. 38. Retrieved May 31, 2023.