1961 HITS ARCHIVE: Dedicated To The One I Love - Shirelles

Dedicated To The One I Love (Pauling-Bass) by The Shirelles, orchestra conducted by Stan Green
In 1957 the song was first recorded by The Five Royales, in 1959 this Shirelles version was recorded and released with limited success, and in January 1961 it began a comeback that took it to #3 ‘pop’ and #2 R&B.
THE 1961 HITS ARCHIVE - here in one place, a good-quality library of original-release-version best-sellers and songs which made an impact that were either released or enjoyed a major chunk of their popularity within the calendar year 1961 (some were recorded in 1960).

[@metropromo4905]

This songs reminds of someone I loved very much. We use to dance to it all the time.

[@mustafa1name]

The playful variations on the third syllable of the word de-di-CAY-did are intoxicating. The one at 0:55 is heartbreaking, but 1:51 is a stone cold knockout

[@metropromo4905]

This will always remind of someone that I loved very much. But we were star crossed lovers. We were never able to get back together again but we always loved one another❤

[@joesanchez9371]

I’ll always Love the Shirelles

[@metropromo4905]

This reminds me of a love long ago. What memories❤

[@endermalloy6397]

Great memories!

[@joboots007]

6 years later,the Mamas & Papas’ rendition peaked at #2 on Billboard!!!!

[@scienz]

and its an inferior hippie version

[@oldbeatpete]

no, it was a great version! It's possible to have two great versions of one song

[@TheEggplantThatAteChicago]

I'm noticing different CD pressings fade out at different places.

[@gilval808]

This is dedicated to the legendary Art Laboe. Rest in peace 🙏💖🙏💖

[@ronstith7917]

💯

[@metropromo4905]

I will always love you Gary. We were star crossed lovers❤

[@木倉谷哲也]

Lyrics:
This is dedicated to the one I love
While I’m far away from you, my baby
I know it’s hard for you, my baby
Because it’s hard for me, my baby
And the darkest hour is just before dawn
Each night before you go to bed, my baby
Whisper a little prayer for me, my baby
And tell all the stars above
This is dedicated to the one I love
Oh, oh
Life can never be exactly like we want it to be
I can be satisfied just knowing that you love me
There’s one thing I want you to do especially for me
And it’s something that everybody needs
Each night before you go to bed, my baby
Whisper a little prayer for me, my baby
And tell all the stars above
This is dedicated to the one I love, oh, oh
This is dedicated to the one I love, oh, oh

[@bethlynch372]

This is dedicated to the one I love he is with the angels now.

[@metropromo4905]

This is for you Gary my love❤