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 (film)|The Black Knight]], starring Alan Ladd and Patricia Medina. For this purpose it was given new lyrics by Maguire and [[Elton Hayes]],<ref>[http://www.whirligig-tv.co.uk/radio/childrensfav.htm List of Children's Favourites]</ref> 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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