The Whistling Gypsy: Difference between revisions

The song was first recorded by [[Joe Lynch (actor)|Joe Lynch]] in Dublin on the Glenside label, which had been set up by [[Martin Walton]] in 1952. It was popularised throughout the country by airplay on the Walton's Programme on [[RTÉ Radio 1|Radio Éireann]], also established by Walton in that year. Another early recording was by [[Rose Brennan]], for [[His Master's Voice|HMV]] in London, in October 1953.<ref>B 10572 released by Rose Brennan in October 1953: "If you love me" / "The Whistling Gypsy"</ref> In 1954 Rose Brennan's cover was awarded third place by the [[New Musical Express]] for the best recording of the year.<ref>{{Cite news | last=Times Pictorial | first= | title=Singing Star |newspaper=[[The Irish Times]] | page= 7 | date=18 September 1954}}</ref> Later that year it was selected as the title tune for the film ''The Black Knight'', starring Alan Ladd and Patricia Medina. For this purpose it was given new lyrics by Maguire and [[Elton Hayes]], who sang it in the film.<ref>{{Cite news | last=Arts Page | first= | title=Music |newspaper=[[The Irish Times]] | page= 6 | date=1 October 1954}}</ref>

 

 

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