The Glory of Love (song)
Introduction "'''The Glory of Love'''" is a song that was written by Billy Hill and recorded  in 1936 by Benny Goodman. Goodman's version was a number one pop hit. The song has been recorded by many artists. It was the signature theme of the 1967 film ''Guess Who's Coming to Dinner,'' performed by nightclub singer Jacqueline Fontaine on camera, as well as over the opening and closing credits. Bette Midler included the song in the film ''Beaches'' (1988) and it appears on the soundtrack album.
Charts ===Weekly charts===Chart (1951)PeakpositionUS ''Billboard'' Hot Rhythm & Blues Songs1
The Five Keys version In 1951, R&B vocal group The Five Keys had their biggest R&B hit with their version of the song, hitting number one on the R&B chart for four non-consecutive weeks.Chart (1951)PeakpositionUS Billboard R&B Chart1
Otis Redding version In 1967, Otis Redding recorded a cover version for his 1968 album ''The Dock of the Bay''. Redding's cover became a top 20 hit and reached number 19 on the ''Billboard'' R&B Songs chart and number 60 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100.
Charts ===Weekly charts===Chart (1967)PeakpositionUS ''Billboard'' Hot 10060US ''Billboard'' Hot Rhythm & Blues Songs19
Other versions * Big Bill Broonzy (1957) - also used in the soundtrack of 2003 film ''Intolerable Cruelty''* Sanford Clark - Dot Records single (1957)* Rosemary Clooney - ''My Buddy'' (1983)* Billy Cotton and His Band (1936)* Vic Damone - for his album ''Why Can't I Walk Away'' (1968)* Jimmy Durante - for his album ''Hello Young Lovers'' (1965)* Jacqueline Fontaine - featured prominently in the film ''Guess Who's Coming to Dinner'' (1967)* Peggy Lee - ''Jump for Joy'' (1958)* Dean Martin - included in the album ''Dean Martin Sings Songs from "The Silencers"'' (1966)* John Martyn - included in the album Inside Out (1973)* Bette Midler - included in the soundtrack of ''Beaches'' (1988)* Paul McCartney - ''Kisses on the Bottom'' (2012)* Tom Rush - included on his 1968 album ''The Circle Game'' (1968)* Kay Starr - for her album ''Rockin' with Kay'' (1958). * The Velvetones (1957) - used in the soundtrack of ''Casino'' (1995)* Veronica Osorio and Alden Ehrenreich - used in the Coen brothers' film ''Hail, Caesar!'' (2016)* Imelda May - used in the film ''Blithe Spirit'' (2020)* Isabelle Fuhrman - used in the film ''Orphan'' (2009)* The Andrews Sisters (1950)* Keb' Mo' - used in the film ''One Fine Day'' (1996)*John Renbourn & Wizz Jones - on album ''Joint Control'' (recorded March 2015 shortly before Renbourn died, by World Music Network) (2016)* Nuha Jes Izman - used in the television series ''Yellowjackets'' (2021)
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