"Marry Me" is a song written by Barry Mason and Les Reed. It was first recorded by Engelbert Humperdinck and was a country hit for Ron Lowry in 1970.
Background The song which was written by Barry Mason and Les Reed was originally recorded by Engelbert Humperdinck and appeared on his 1969 Engelbert album. Ron Lowry released his version in January 1970 and the following year Dean Martin recorded a version of the song.Second Hand Songs - Marry Me by Engelbert HumperdinckBillboard, October 24, 1970 - Page 78 Late News 31 Songs Take ASCAP Awards; Gives 124 PrizesBillboard, March 15, 1969 - Page 29 Billboard Album Reviews Lowry's version was produced by Charlie Adams. The publisher was Jewel Music Co., Inc. It was released on Republic 1409.Billboard Magazine, October 24, 1970 - Page 78 Late News 31 Songs Take ASCAP Awards; Gives 124 Prizes
In Brazil, the single had a release on Square SQ/023 with "World Champion Fool" as the A side and "Marry Me" as the B side.Discogs - Ron Lowry – World Champion Fool / Marry Me It appears to have been a hit there.1970s best selling albums & singles in Brazil - 12 September 1972 - Amiga n. 121 It appeared on the following various artist compilations, Topmaster, issued on Square SQ/72,Discogs - Various – Topmaster Explosão mundial issued on Itamaraty 1953,Brazilian Beat - Various - Explosão mundial Isto É Bom Demais issued on Itamaraty 1960,Discogs - Various – Isto É Bom DemaisToque Musical - Vários – Isto É bom Demais (1972) and Da Parada Americana Volume 3 issued on Square SQ/016Toca de Compactos - 4 da parada americana - volume 3 - 1972
Chart performance In the February 14, 1970, issue of Cash Box, its editors predicted that Lowry's version of the song was going to be a hit.Cash Box, February 14, 1970 - Page 26 REPUBLIC RECORDS PRESENTS RON LOWRY
An article about Lowry that appeared in the March 14 edition of the Arizona Republic stated that the record was now being released throughout Europe and there were expectations of international popularity for it.Arizona Republic, Saturday, March 14, 1970 - Page 152 Lowry's latest recording on national charts By SHARY MYARS It peaked at No. 39 on May 2 and spent a total of ten weeks on the country singles chart.Billboard.com - HOT COUNTRY SONGS, The Week of May 2, 1970
"Marry Me" was one of 31 songs to receive an ASCAP award in October 1970.Billboard, October 24, 1970 - Page 78 Late News, 31 Songs Take ASCAP Awards; Gives 124 Prizes
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