Her feelings are of sadness, loneliness and vulnerability. To me, it translated into a sad little Parisian waltz. With that image of Audrey in my mind, I went to the piano and within less than an hour 'Charade' was written. I played it for Audrey and Stanley. Both felt it was just right for the movie. Johnny Mercer added his poetry, and the song was nominated for an Oscar that year". Recordings
Henry Mancini's version reached #15 on the adult contemporary chart and #36 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1963. Andy Williams released a version that reached #100 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1964. Sammy Kaye also released a version in 1964 that reached #10 on the adult contemporary chart and #36 on the Billboard Hot 100. Blossom Dearies' version is found on her album "May I Come In".
Her feelings are of sadness, loneliness and vulnerability. To me, it translated into a sad little Parisian waltz. With that image of Audrey in my mind, I went to the piano and within less than an hour'Charade' was written. I played it for Audrey and Stanley. Both felt it was just right for the movie. Johnny Mercer added his poetry, and the song was nominated for an Oscar that year ". Recordings
Henry Mancini's version reached # 15 on the adult contemporary chart and # 36 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1963. Andy Williams released a version that reached # 100 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1964. Sammy Kaye also released a version in 1964 that reached # 10 on the 70-year-old contemporary chart and # 36 on the Billboard Hot 100. Blossom Dearies' version is found on her album" May I Come In ".