"Reach Out for Me" is a 1963 a song written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David and originally recorded by Lou Johnson. In the US, the original version peaked at number seventy-four on the Billboard Hot 100 the week ending December 7, 1963.
Dionne Warwick recording
In 1964, it was recorded as a track from the album Make Way for Dionne Warwick. Released as a single, it was a number twenty hit on the Billboard Hot 100 and went to number one on the Cash Box R&B chart.
Other versions The song was also covered by British singer Michael Ball on his album Back To Bacharach. Olivia Newton-John recorded a version for her 1989 album Warm and Tender. The song is also a Northern Soul classic by Roy Hamilton.
Charts Dionne Warwick version Chart (1964)PeakpositionAustralian (Kent Music Report)43Quebec (ADISQ)24
Olivia Newton-John version Chart (1989-1990)PeakpositionAustralian (Kent Music Report)153Quebec (ADISQ)47US Adult Contemporary (Billboard) 32
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