Seattle (song)

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"Seattle" is a song composed by Hugo Montenegro with lyrics by Jack Keller and Ernie Sheldon. It was used as the theme for the 19681970 ABC-TV United States television show Here Come the Brides,[1] which was set in 19th-century Seattle, Washington.

Performances

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Perry Como and Bobby Sherman versions

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Late in the show's first season, singer Perry Como recorded a version of the song for his album of the same name, which became a Top 40 hit for him on the Billboard Hot 100 singles charts and number 37 in Canada in early 1969.[2] One of the stars of Here Come the Brides, pop singer Bobby Sherman, also recorded a version of the song, but his version was never released as a single.[citation needed] Connie Smith also recorded the song that same year on her Connie's Country LP.

Series theme versions

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Two different versions were used as the theme for the television series, for both of which Montenegro conducted an in-studio orchestra: the first was instrumental; and the second was vocal, with its lyrics being sung by a musical team called "The New Establishment."[citation needed]

Game Theory version

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The power pop group Game Theory recorded the song in 1986. The recording was not released until 1993, when it appeared as a bonus track on the CD release of the 1986 album The Big Shot Chronicles. The song also appears on the album's 2016 reissue.

Other versions

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"Seattle" is sung by the Seattle Sounders FC's supporter groups, during matches, specifically at the kickoff of each half.[3]

References

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  1. ^ ""Seattle", Here Come the Brides. :Soundtracks". IMDb.com. Retrieved 2016-10-02.
  2. ^ "RPM Top 100 Singles - May 19, 1969" (PDF).
  3. ^ "Songs & Chants | Seattle Sounders FC". SoundersFC.com. 2016-09-21. Retrieved 2016-10-02.
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