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Full Moon and Empty Arms

Full Moon and Empty Arms

Popular song by Buddy Kaye and Ted Mossman

"Full Moon and Empty Arms" is a 1945 popular song by Buddy Kaye and Ted Mossman, based on Sergei Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2.[1]

The best-known recording of the song was made by Frank Sinatra in 1945[2] and reached No. 17 in the Billboard charts. A version by Ray Noble & His Orchestra (vocal by Snooky Lanson) also charted, reaching the No. 18 position briefly.[3]

Other recordings include:

It has also been recorded by Caterina Valente 1960, The Platters 1963, Carmen Cavallaro 1946, Jim Nabors, June Valli, and Billy Vaughn 1958.[4]

References

  1. [1]
    "Full Moon and Empty Arms", Time, 23 June 1947
  2. [2]
    Gilliland, John (197X). "Show 15" (audio). Pop Chronicles. University of North Texas Libraries.
  3. [3]
    Whitburn, Joel (1986). Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890-1954. Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin: Record Research Inc. p. 501. ISBN 0-89820-083-0.
  4. [4]
    "secondhandsongs.com". secondhandsongs.com. Retrieved April 26, 2021.


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