Two Different Worlds (1956 song)

"Two Different Worlds" is a popular song with music by Al Frisch and the lyrics by Sid Wayne, published in 1956.

Notable recordings

• The biggest U.S. hit version was recorded by Don Rondo. It reached number 19 on the Billboard chart and number 12 on the Cashbox chart.
• A cover version of the song was recorded by Roger Williams and Jane Morgan which reached number 41 on the Billboard chart.
• A recording by Ronnie Hilton in the same year reached number 13 on the UK Singles Chart.
• In 1965, Lenny Welch recorded the song peaking at number 6 on the Easy Listening chart and number 61 on the Hot 100.

Other recordings

• Nat King Cole also recorded the song in 1956 but without chart success.
• A recording by Jerry Vale in 1963, appeared on the original Columbia album, The Language of Love.
• Sammy Davis Jr. covered the song in his 1966 album Sammy Davis Jr. Sings and Laurindo Almeida Plays
• The British pop singer Engelbert Humperdinck also covered the song on his 1967 album The Last Waltz.
• Earl Coleman recorded a version with a quartet led by Sonny Rollins. The cut appeared on Rollins's album, Tour de Force.

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