It is written by Paul Francis Webster and Alfred Newman.
[2] Soon it was released as a single (Dot 45-15521, with "Don't Forbid Me" on the flip side).
Billboard wrote in its December 1 review: "Many versions of the theme of the Ingrid Bergman starrer are reported, but it will take something very unusual to surpass Boone's suave styling of this lovely, dreamy tune.
His long line of hits is not likely to be broken, particularly since the flip also is strong"[3] and two weeks later added: "Boone has a two-sided powerhouse here that has been clicking from the word "Go".
"Anastasia" is leading rival versions of the tune by a considerable margin".