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Catch a Falling Star

Catch a Falling Star

1957 single by Perry Como

"Catch a Falling Star" is a song written by Paul Vance and Lee Pockriss. It was made famous by Perry Como who recorded and released his version in late 1957.

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Background and chart performance

The song's melody is based on a theme from Brahms' Academic Festival Overture. Perry Como's version features the Ray Charles Singers, who sing the refrain as a repeated round.

It was Como's last number one hit in the United States,[2] reaching number 1 on the Billboard "Most Played by Jockeys" chart, but not in the overall top 100, where it reached number 3.[3] It was the first single to receive a Recording Industry Association of America gold record certification, on March 14, 1958.[4] In Canada, the song reached number 12 on the CHUM Charts, February 3, 1958, co-charting with Magic Moments.[5]

Overseas, in 1958, the song also topped the Australian charts. In the UK Singles Chart, "Catch a Falling Star" peaked at number nine, whereas its B-side "Magic Moments" topped the charts.[6]

Accolades

The single won Como the 1959 Grammy Award for Best Vocal Performance, Male.

Certifications

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References

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    Pitzonka, Bill (2001). "The Cuff Links and Street People". In Cooper, Kim; Smay, David (eds.). Bubblegum Music is the Naked Truth. Los Angeles: Feral House. pp. 61–62.
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    "Perry Como Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved June 14, 2009.
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    Whitburn, Joel (2013). Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles, 14th Edition: 1955-2012. Record Research. p. 187.
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    "History Of The Awards". RIAA.com. Archived from the original on July 1, 2007. Retrieved 2008-12-11.
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    "CHUM Hit Parade - February 3, 1958". Retrieved February 10, 2023.
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    "Perry Como". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 23, 2020.
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    "American single certifications – Perry Como – Catch a Falling Star". Recording Industry Association of America.
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