Perry Como performed the song on his TV show in November 1957, but it was first a hit for Robert Earl in the UK, where it reached No.
The lyrics were first written by Murray Wizell, who then asked Irving Melsher to write the music.
[1] The song was performed by Perry Como on his US TV show a number of times, first in November 1957;[2] The performance was well-received and generated some interest, but before Como could record it, British singer Robert Earl had recorded and released the song in the UK,[1] together with another version by Ronnie Hilton with the Michael Sammes Singers.
[5] Como's version features the Ray Charles Singers and Mitchell Ayres' orchestra.
[8] Kate Smith recorded the song in 1965, on her gospel album, How Great Thou Art.