Temptation (Nacio Herb Brown and Arthur Freed song) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids "Temptation" |
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| Song by Bing Crosby | |
| Published | 1933 |
| Composer(s) | Nacio Herb Brown |
| Lyricist(s) | Arthur Freed |
| Producer(s) | Wesley Rose |
"Temptation" is a popular song that was first released in 1933. The music for the song was created by Nacio Herb Brown, and the words were written by Arthur Freed.
Bing Crosby's Hit Version
The famous singer Bing Crosby was the first to sing "Temptation" in a movie. This happened in the 1933 film Going Hollywood. Bing Crosby recorded the song with Lennie Hayton's orchestra on October 22, 1933. His recording became very popular, reaching the number 3 spot on the music charts. It stayed on the charts for 12 weeks! He recorded the song again in 1945 with John Scott Trotter's Orchestra. Bing Crosby also included it on his 1954 album, Bing: A Musical Autobiography.
Other Famous Recordings
Many other artists have recorded their own versions of "Temptation" over the years. Here are some notable ones:
- Artie Shaw and his orchestra recorded a popular version in 1940.
- Perry Como also recorded the song in 1945 and again in 1974.
- In 1947, a funny version called "Tim-tay-shun" was recorded by Red Ingle. This song was a parody, which means it made fun of the original in a humorous way. It was sung in a country music style by "Cinderella G. Stump," who was actually the singer Jo Stafford. This funny version even reached the top of the charts in the USA!
- The talented singer Billy Eckstine recorded his version in 1947. It became a hit, reaching number 7 on the Billboard R&B charts.
- In 1961, The Everly Brothers released their version of "Temptation." This recording was a huge success, reaching number 1 on the music charts in the United Kingdom. It also reached number 27 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
- Later, in 2003, a version of the song was released on the album Wildwood Flower. This recording featured the legendary country music artists June Carter Cash and Johnny Cash. They also performed the song live together in 2002.
