Poplar Tunes

crying in the chapel
hang up that telephone


recording date elvis: monday 31 october 1960
first release: on audio single crying in the chapel ( 26 april 1965 )
label: rca victor
catalog number: 447 0643


originally by: Darell Glenn & The Rythm Riders

recording date: march 1953
originally written by: artie glenn
catalognumber: 105
label: valley

Real name: Darrell Orvis Glenn
Born: December 7, 1935
Died: April 9, 1980
Country: United States




Darrell Glenn was born on 7 December, 1935. Darrell's father, Artie Glenn wrote "Crying In The Chapel" and Darrell recorded it on the Valley Records label with Artie's group, the Rhythm Riders. Elvis's version was recorded in 1960 during the His Hand In Mine sessions, but was not released until 1965, when it reached the number one spot in several national charts, including the UK. Why the delay? Well, the publishing rights of Crying In The Chapel were held by Artie Glenn, who refused to share the rights with Hill & Range. Release was therefore held back until Hill & Range were able to acquire full rights to the number. Later, Darrell Glenn would write "Indescribably Blue," which Elvis recorded in 1966. Darrel Glenn died on 9 April, 1990.



Crying In The Chappel
performed by: Darell Glenn