Allegheny Moon
Patti Page
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Allegheny Moon I need your light To help me find romance tonight So shine, shine, shine Allegheny Moon your silver beams Can lead the way to golden dreams So shine, shine, shine High among the stars so bright above The magic of your lamp of love can make him mine Allegheny Moon it's up to you Please see what you can do For me and for my one and only love High among the stars so bright above The magic of your lamp of love can make him mine Allegheny Moon it's up to you Please see what you can do For me and for my one and only love Shine on me tonight, Allegheny Moon
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Written by: AL HOFFMAN, DICK MANNING
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10 facts about this song
Singer InformationReleased by Patti Page, "Allegheny Moon" is considered one of her hit songs. Patti Page was born as Clara Ann Fowler in 1927 and was an American singer and actress renowned for pop ballads in the 1950s.
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Release DateThe song "Allegheny Moon" was released in 1956, contributing to Page's peak career during the mid-1950s.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Allegheny Moon" reached second place on the Billboard Top 100, cementing Page's reputation as a leading pop singer.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Al Hoffman and Dick Manning, both popular songwriters in the mid-20th century. Their collaboration resulted in several hit songs, with "Allegheny Moon" being one of them.
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Lyrics SignificanceThe lyrics in "Allegheny Moon" refer to the Allegheny, the 24th longest river in the United States that runs through Pennsylvania – reflecting a degree of nostalgia and longing commonly found in pop ballads of the 1950s.
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Record LabelThe record label that released "Allegheny Moon" was Mercury Records. This record label was at its peak in the 1950s and was known for producing various successful artists, including Patti Page.
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AlbumThe song "Allegheny Moon" was also included in Page's album called "The Singin' Rage." This album features many of Page’s successful hits and it was highly appreciated by the audience in the 50s.
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Music Style"Allegheny Moon" falls under the styles of Traditional Pop and Nashville Sound, reflecting the popular music trends of the mid-1950s.
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Cover VersionsThe song has seen various cover versions over the years. Most notably, it was covered by country singer Ronnie Dove for his 1967 album "The Best of Ronnie Dove, Volume 2."
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LegacyDespite its release being more than half a century ago, "Allegheny Moon" remains one of Patti Page's most renowned songs and is considered an iconic piece of pop music history.
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