THE 1000 BEST SONGS IN THE WORLD EVER.

775-Chris Montez-The More I See You.

1966-Number 3 single.

Best Bit-At 1.22.It is said that until people actually saw a photograph, they actually thought it was a female singer.

In the early 1960’s the Beatles opened concerts in London, York, and Northampton for Montez, who commented,’Who are these guys the Beatles? I try to keep up with the British scene, but I don’t know their work’.

Chris Montez was born Ezekiel Christopher Montanez on January 17th, 1943, in Los Angeles, California, United States.In 1962 he had two UK top 10 singles, with the Rock N’ Roll orientated ‘Let’s Dance,’ and ‘Some Kinda’ Fun,’ but struggled thereafter.In 1965 Montez signed with Herb Alpert’s ‘A&M’ record label (see also best songs 815,) and on Alpert’s advise changed tack, for an ‘Easy Listening’ sound, arranging and producing Montez’s comeback Album ‘The More I See You,’ which provided the hits ‘Call Me,’ (Billboard Number 22,) and ‘There Will Never Be Another You’ (UK Number 37.) Montez went on to record three more Albums for ‘A&M,’ in the 1960’s, with his last recording to date being the 1983 Album,’Cartas de Amor,’ recorded exclusively in Spanish.

‘The More I See You’ was originally written in 1945 by the legendary songwriters Mack Gordon, and Harry Warren(see also best songs 877-396 and 321,) for the 1945 film ‘Diamond Horseshoe,’The first recording of the song was sung in the film by Dick Haymes (see also best songs 842,) and it has gone on to become one of the most covered songs of all time, with artists as diverse as Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, and Marvin Gaye recording their renditions.

‘I know the only one for me can only be you, my arms won’t free you, and my heart won’t try.’