Seattle (song)
"Seattle" is a song composed by Hugo Montenegro with lyrics by Jack Keller and Ernie Sheldon. It was used as the theme for the 1968-70 ABC-TV U.S. television show Here Come the Brides,[1] which was set in 19th-century Seattle, Washington.
Performances
Late in the show's first season, singer Perry Como recorded a version of the song, which became a Top 40 hit for him on the Billboard Hot 100 singles charts in early 1969. One of the stars of Here Come the Brides, pop singer Bobby Sherman, also recorded a version of the song, but his version was never released as a single.
Two different versions were used as the theme for the television series, for both of which Montenegro conducted an in-studio orchestra: the first was instrumental; and the second was vocal, with its lyrics being sung by a musical team called "The New Establishment."
"Seattle" is sung by the Seattle Sounders FC's supporter groups, during matches, specifically at the kickoff of each half.[2]
"Seattle" is now being used by Jeep in commercials as of November 2015.
References
- ↑ "Seattle," Here Come the Brides. Soundtrack information at imdb.com.
- ↑ http://www.soundersfc.com/Matchday/Songs-and-Chants.aspx
External links
- Seattle, 1969 Perry Como album - information at Allmusic.com
- The Very Best of Bobby Sherman, album information at Allmusic.com
