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"Heartaches" is a song written by composer Al Hoffman and lyricist John Klenner and originally published in 1931. A fast-tempo instrumental version of the song by Ted Weems and his Orchestra became a major hit in 1947, topping the Billboard Best Selling Singles chart.
Ted Weems made front-page news in 1947 when he publicly repaid his debt to disc jockey Kurt Webster, who had revived "Heartaches" and thus Weems's career. Weems staged a benefit performance by his band on June 6, with all proceeds going to war veteran Webster. [ 25 ]
"Heartaches" Ted Weems and His Orchestra with Elmo Tanner "Heartaches" Ted Weems and His Orchestra with Elmo Tanner [18] March 29 [19] April 5 [20] April 12 [21] April 19 "Heartaches" [22] April 26 [23] May 3 [24] May 10 "Linda" Ray Noble and His Orchestra with Buddy Clark "Mam'selle" [25] May 17 "Heartaches" Ted Weems and His Orchestra with ...
“Heartaches”, composed by Al Hoffman and John Klenner in 1931, was recorded as an unusual half-rumba, half washboard rhythm. [47] In 1933, RCA Victor had assigned the recording of the song to Ted Weems and his Orchestra, and wanted it recorded quickly. Weems and his band had time for only one rehearsal before recording the song.
US Billboard 1947 no. 1, US no. 1 for 17 weeks, 25 total weeks, 657 points, sold 2.5 million 2: Ted Weems and His Orchestra "Heartaches" [6] Decca 25017: August 23, 1938 () December 1946 () US Billboard 1947 no. 2, US no. 1 for 13 weeks, 20 total weeks, 643 points 3: Vaughn Monroe and His Orchestra "Ballerina" [7] RCA Victor 20-2433
Vaughn Monroe had four songs on the top singles list, the most of any artist in 1947. Eddy Howard had three songs on the top singles list. This is a list of Billboard magazine's top popular songs of 1947 according to retail sales.
“The Martins and the Coys” (Cameron – Weems) – Mercury 5062A (recorded May 1947) [13] “Sally Won’t You Come Back” – Mercury 5118 [ 14 ] and it was Elmo’s whistling that audiences most responded to.
November 8, 1947 () June 1948 () US Billboard 1948 #2, US Pop #1 for 8 weeks, 32 total weeks, 211 points 15: Ted Weems and His Orchestra "Heartaches" [19] Decca 25017: August 23, 1938 () December 1946 () US Billboard 1947 #2, US Pop #1 for 13 weeks, 20 total weeks, 204 points 16: The Ink Spots "The Gypsy" [20]