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Arnold Rypens
Rozenlaan 65
B-2840 Reet (Rumst)
Artist: Johnny Hallyday
Author: Artie Wayne/Ben Raleigh
Label: Philips
Year: 1962
Nashville recording (rightfully) shelved for his poor English, saved up for cd Nashville Session 1962 and part 2 of his Collector box set (40 units).
Covers:
Matt Collins [Frenchman (born in Yugoslavia); Johnny was his label mate; first version released; English and French version as Roi de mes nuits]
Laura Casole [as Toute ma vie]
Yvan Daniel [as Reine de mes nuits]
Helen Shapiro [hit NL & UK as Queen For Tonight]
Patricia Paay [idem]
Conny Fabry [as Koningin Van De Nacht]
Not to be confused with the slightly older Pomus/Shuman song A King For Tonight, first cut by Barry Darvell on Atlantic, covered by Billy Fury.
If you noticed blunt omissions, mis-interpretations or even out-and-out errors,
please let me know:
Arnold Rypens
Rozenlaan 65
B-2840 Reet (Rumst)