1956 song by Cole Porter
"True Love " is apopular song written by American songwriterCole Porter , published in 1956. The song was introduced byBing Crosby andGrace Kelly in themusical film High Society .[ 2] "True Love" was nominated for theAcademy Award for Best Original Song . Kelly's contribution on the record is relatively minor, duetting with Crosby on only the final chorus. Nonetheless, the single is co-credited to her.
The Crosby-Kelly version, accompanied byJohnny Green 'sMGM studio orchestra using a romantic arrangement byConrad Salinger , was a hit single, peaking at number four in the United Kingdom, number three in Australia and number one in the Netherlands.
Recordings that charted [ edit ] Other versions to achieve success include:
A version of the song byJane Powell out at the same time as the Crosby–Kelly version was also popular. Elvis Presley cut a version of "True Love" that was featured on his successful albumLoving You from 1957.[ 4] Ricky Nelson included a version of the song on his 1957 debut albumRicky .[ 5] Dean Martin recorded the song for his 1960 LPThis Time I'm Swingin'! .In 1961Patsy Cline covered the song on her second studio album,Patsy Cline Showcase .[ 6] Shelley Fabares cut a version of the song on her albumShelley! released in 1962.[ 7] Al Hirt released a version on his 1962 album,Trumpet and Strings .[ 8] The Everly Brothers recorded a version for their 1962 albumInstant Party without any commercial success.[ 9] A version byNancy Sinatra was released as a single in 1965. Jack Jones , 1965, as the closing tune forThere's Love and There's Love and There's Love , an album of romance classics arranged byNelson Riddle ;[ 10] The song has also featured on a number of albums cut byConnie Francis . A version of "True Love" is on the 1974 albumI'm Leaving It All Up to You byDonny and Marie Osmond . A version byGeorge Harrison done in ablues rock style, from his 1976 albumThirty Three & 1/3 ,[ 11] was released as the album's third single in 1977.[ 12] The short-lived 1980s bandOasis recorded a version on their one album,Oasis , in 1984.[ 13] Anne Murray recorded a cover of the song for her albumCroonin' (1993).[ 14] Neil Diamond covered the song for his 1998 albumThe Movie Album: As Time Goes By .[ 15] Deana Martin recorded “True Love” on her 2013 albumDestination Moon as a duet with her father,Dean Martin , who originally recorded the song for his 1960 albumThis Time I'm Swingin'! .[ 16] Benny Anderssons orkester on the live CDBAO på turné in 2006.Harry Connick Jr. recorded the song for his 2019 albumTrue Love: A Celebration of Cole Porter .Bing Crosby and Grace Kelly version
Richard Chamberlain version
Shakin' Stevens version
Elton John and Kiki Dee version
Bing Crosby and Grace Kelly version
Chart (1957) Position Australia (Kent Music Report)[ 43] 8 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[ 44] 76
Elton John and Kiki Dee version
Chart (1993) Position UK Singles (OCC)[ 45] 29
Chart (1994) Position Belgium (Ultratop)[ 46] 63 Canada Top Singles (RPM )[ 47] 90 Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM )[ 48] 78 Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[ 49] 77
Region Certification Certified units /salesUnited Kingdom (BPI )[ 50] Elton John and Kiki Dee version Silver 200,000^ ^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.
"True Love" is the name of a yacht on which two of the characters honeymoon in the playThe Philadelphia Story , on which the musical is based. Bing Crosby later owned a 55-footConstellation yacht which he named the "True Love". On the episode ofThe Muppet Show with special guestCheryl Ladd ,Miss Piggy andLink Hogthrob sing "True Love" as a duet in the opening number. In their performance, they are in the jungle surrounded by wild animals such as a monkey, an alligator, and many birds who also sing portions of the song. ^ "Single Releases" (PDF) .Music Week . November 6, 1993. p. 23. RetrievedJune 20, 2021 .^ High Society (1956) - Soundtracks from theInternet Movie Database ^ Whitburn, Joel (1991).Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955–1990 . Record Research Inc. p. 116. RetrievedJuly 10, 2025 . ^ Eder, Bruce."Loving You - Elvis Presley : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards" . AllMusic. RetrievedApril 21, 2013 . ^ Ruhlmann, William."Ricky - Rick Nelson : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards" . 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Retrieved August 8, 2019. ^ "Íslenski Listinn Topp 40 (23.–29.12.'93)" .Dagblaðið Vísir (in Icelandic). December 23, 1993. p. 38. RetrievedSeptember 30, 2019 .^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – True Love" .Irish Singles Chart . Retrieved August 8, 2019. ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 50, 1993" (in Dutch).Dutch Top 40 . Retrieved August 8, 2019. ^ "Elton John & Kiki Dee – True Love" (in Dutch).Single Top 100 . Retrieved August 8, 2019. ^ "Top 10 Sales in Europe" (PDF) .Music & Media . Vol. 11, no. 2. January 8, 1994. p. 12. RetrievedFebruary 1, 2020 .^ "Elton John & Kiki Dee – True Love" .Swiss Singles Chart . Retrieved August 8, 2019. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100" .Official Charts Company . Retrieved August 8, 2019.^ "Elton John Chart History (Hot 100)" .Billboard . Retrieved August 8, 2019.^ "Elton John Chart History (Adult Contemporary)" .Billboard . Retrieved August 8, 2019.^ "AMR Top Singles of 1957" .Top100singles.net . 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