Can't You Hear the Song?

"Can't You Hear the Song?" is a song written by Chris Arnold, David Martin, and Geoff Morrow. The trio first released their version as a single in June 1972 under the band name Butterscotch. A few months later, the song was covered by Wayne Newton and released as a single. It reached No. 3 on the U.S. Adult Contemporary chart and No. 48 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1972.Wayne Newton, "Can't You Hear the Song?" Chart Positions Retrieved August 4, 2014 The song also reached No. 8 on the Canadian Adult Contemporary chartWayne Newton, "Can't You Hear the Song?" Canadian AC Chart Position Retrieved August 4, 2014 and No. 32 on the Canadian Top Singles chart.Wayne Newton, "Can't You Hear the Song?" Canadian Top Singles Chart Position Retrieved August 4, 2014 It was featured on his 1972 album, Can't You Hear the Song?Wayne Newton, Can't You Hear the Song? Retrieved August 4, 2014

The song was produced by Wes Farrell and arranged by Mike Melvoin.Wayne Newton, "Can't You Hear the Song?" single release Retrieved August 4, 2014

Other versions Gerry Marsden released a version in August 1974 as the B-side to his single "They Don't Make Days Like That Any More".Gerry Marsden, "They Don't Make Days Like That Any More" single release Retrieved August 4, 2014 Guys 'n' Dolls released a version of the song in April 1975 as the B-side to their single "Here I Go Again".Guys 'n' Dolls, "Here I Go Again" single release Retrieved August 4, 2014

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