Graduation Day (The Four Freshmen song)

"Graduation Day" is a song composed by Joe Sherman with lyrics by his brother Noel Sherman.[1] and was a 1956 hit song by the Four Freshmen.

"Graduation Day"
Single by the Four Freshmen
from the album Freshman Favorites
B-side	"Lonely Night in Paris"
Released	April 1956
Genre	Jazz, pop
Length	3:01
Label	Capitol
Composer(s)	Joe Sherman
Lyricist(s)	Noel Sherman
The Four Freshmen singles chronology
"Angel Eyes" (1956) "Graduation Day" (1956) "He Who Loves and Runs Away" (1956)

Background

The song is about nostalgia[2] and was an important influence in the early rock era.[3]

Chart performance

In the US, the Four Freshmen recording reached number 27 on the Best Sellers in Stores chart.[4]

Cover versions

• In 1967, The Arbors, recorded their version and included on their, "The Arbors Sing Valley Of The Dolls" LP.[5]

References

1. https://secondhandsongs.com/work/149692
2. Browne, Ray Broadus; Ambrosetti, Ronald J. (1993). Continuities in Popular Culture: The Present in the Past & the Past in the Present and Future. ISBN 9780879725938.a single from the Capitol album Freshman Favorites,
3. The Rock Song Index: The 7500 Most Important Songs for the Rock and Roll Era p218
4. Whitburn, Joel (2013). Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles, 14th Edition: 1955-2012. Record Research. p. 312.
5. "discogs.com". discogs.com. Retrieved February 3, 2021.