Les Baxter - April In Portugal.wmv

"April in Portugal" was written by Raul Ferrão. English lyrics written by Jimmy Kennedy were set to the music, though many of the most popular versions of the song were instrumentals. Charting versions were recorded by the Les Baxter orchestra, by the Richard Hayman orchestra, by the Freddy Martin orchestra, and by Vic Damone.
The Les Baxter recording was released by Capitol Records . It first reached the Billboard magazine charts on March 28, 1953 and lasted 22 weeks on the chart, peaking at #2.
This video features photos of Portugal and clips from the 2010 TV reality show, The Bachelorette which took place in Lisbon Portugal last week.

[@48firefox]

this takes me back to 1953 when my late father took me to a model railway show in Bolton. I was 5 at the time my first memory of any music! There was a record player in the background and this record was playing. Fantastic always remember it.

[@whatsthat163]

This is a piece of beautiful music that will last forever and ever.

[@ChowHallCommando]

What an awesome memory. The same thing happens to me when I hear Moon River by Henry Mancini. I remember my front yard of my childhood home wrestling with my brothers in the grass in the early 60's and my Dad washing his car in the driveway. Funny how certain tunes can touch your heart and mind so much.

[@davidbarnett9312]

This is the type of music they should be dancing to on DWTS. What a great tango that would be!

[@carann5]

Thank you! I used to love this song as a kid too and when I saw this segmant of the Bachelorette I thought of this song.

[@RaysRoost]

LOVE IT! One of he many 45 rpm records I bought when I was in High School.

[@sauquoit13456]

On this day in 1953 {May 17th} "April In Portugal" by Les Baxter peaked at #2 {for 3 weeks} on Billboard's Best Selling Singles In Stores chart, for the 3 weeks it was at #2, the #1 record for those 3 weeks was "Song from Moulin Rouge" by Percy Faith... And also at the time "April In Portugal" was at #2 on Billboard's Most-Played In Juke Boxes and Most-Played By Jockeys charts... Plus in 1953 three other versions of "April In Portugal" charted and all three made the Top 20, Richard Hayman {#12}, Freddy Martin {#15}, and Vic Damone {#16}... Leslie Thompson Baxter passed away at the age of 73 on January 15th, 1996... May he R.I.P. And from the 'For What It's Worth' department, the remainder of the Best Selling Singles' Top 10 on May 17th, 1953: At #3. "Ruby" by Richard Hayman #4. "I'm Walking Behind You" by Eddie Fisher #5. "Doggie In The Window" by Patti Page #6. "I Believe" by Frankie Laine #7. "Say Your Mine Again" by Perry Como #8. "Anna" by Silvana Mangano #9. "Pretend" by Nat King Cole #10. "The Ho Ho Song" by Red Buttons

[@ThePantherproof]

Just heard it on the radio. Remember hearing it as a child. Good video effort.

[@KissMeQuk]

How romantic and beautiful!!! Great video!!!

[@Keoniwa929]

Beautiful video & Music. I've never been to Portugal. Perhaps a nice future vacation... ❺★★★★★ & Thumbs Up. John

[@frankmarshal7767]

What a beautiful piece of music. I'm 53 yo and I've never heard this before. What a nice find. Can anyone recommend some more pieces of music like this?

[@carann5]

I agree David. Thanks for your comment. Maybe I can wriote in to the show and suggest it. :-)

[@chg657]

The big old Dobermann. The big Ol' Dobermann..I sure do mis my Junior,the Dobermann,1981-93

[@hwaj5300]

Another good one Carol

[@carann5]

@madeira63 Thank you Edgar!

[@madeira63Edgar]

bel video!! Edgar