"Sam" is a song performed by British and Australian singer Olivia Newton-John. It was written by Don Black, Hank Marvin and John Farrar.The Billboard Book of #1 Adult Contemporary Hits (Billboard Publications)
"Sam" was released in January 1977 as the third and final single from the Newton-John's eighth studio album, Don't Stop Believin' and peaked in the U.S. at number one on the Easy Listening chart and number twenty on the Hot 100. It reached number six in the UK Singles Chart and number one on the Irish Charts.
Reception Cash Box magazine said "The lovely Ms. Newton-John delivers a pop/easy listening ballad from her Don't Stop Believin' album, and the song, co-written by producer John Farrar, is well-tailored to her vocal style. The appropriate stations should catch on shortly."
Charts
Weekly charts + Weekly chart performance for "Sam" Chart (1977) Peakposition Australia (Kent Music Report) 56 US Cash Box Top Singles 34Quebec (ADISQ)20
Year-end charts + Year-end chart performance for "Sam" Chart (1977) Position Canada Top Singles (RPM) 180 UK Singles (OCC) 61 US Billboard Hot 100 129 US Adult Contemporary (Billboard) 18
See also List of number-one adult contemporary singles of 1977 (U.S.)
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