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Rainbow (Russ Hamilton song)

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"Rainbow"
Single by Russ Hamilton
from the album Rainbows
A-side"We Will Make Love"
ReleasedMarch 1957 (UK)
June 1957 (US)
GenrePop
Length2:40
LabelOriole 1359 (UK)
Kapp 184 (US)
Songwriter(s)Russ Hamilton
Russ Hamilton singles chronology
"Rainbow"
(1957)
"Wedding Ring"
(1957)

"Rainbow" is a song written and performed by Russ Hamilton. It reached #4 on the U.S. pop chart and #10 on the R&B chart in 1957.[1] The song was featured on his 1957 album, Rainbows.[2]

The song was arranged by Johnny Gregory.[3]

Other versions

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  • Bobby Breen released a version of the song in 1957 as the B-side to his single, "We Will Make Love".[4]
  • Jim Lowe released a version of the song as part of the Rainbow EP in 1957.[5]
  • Clinton Ford released a version of the song as a single in 1963 in the UK.[6]
  • The Fleetwoods released a version of the song as a single in 1965.[7]
  • Jerry Wallace released a version of the song in 1965 in the UK as the B-side to his single, "Time".[8]
  • Tommy Roe released a version of the song in 1962 as the B-side to his single, "Town Crier".[9]
  • Terry Black released a version of the song as a single in 1966 that reached #17 in Canada.[10]

References

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  1. ^ Russ Hamilton, "Rainbow" chart positions Retrieved June 13, 2015
  2. ^ Russ Hamilton, Rainbows Retrieved June 13, 2015
  3. ^ Russ Hamilton, "Rainbow" UK single release Retrieved June 13, 2015
  4. ^ Bobby Breen, "We Will Make Love" single release Retrieved June 13, 2015
  5. ^ Jim Lowe, "Rainbow" EP release Retrieved June 13, 2015
  6. ^ Clinton Ford, "Rainbow" single release Retrieved June 13, 2015
  7. ^ The Fleetwoods, "Rainbow" single release Retrieved June 13, 2015
  8. ^ Jerry Wallace, "Time" single release Retrieved June 13, 2015
  9. ^ Tommy Roe, "Town Crier" single release Retrieved June 13, 2015
  10. ^ Terry Black, "Rainbow" Canadian chart position Retrieved June 13, 2015