Ray Peterson - Richer Than I (1958)

Did not chart nationally in Billboard, but released as a single in December 1958. This was Ray's sixth single. I think "Richer Than I" was the first of Ray's great recordings, and set the stage for the next one, "The Wonder Of You" which would finally place Ray on the charts. Original Billboard review: "Tender rockaballad is sold warmly by Peterson over soft band support. Peterson has a good style and with exposure disk has a chance. Tune is a strong one, and there will be competition, but this could share in the loot if it happens." "Richer Than I" has my pick as one of Ray's best. It was also recorded in 1958 by Ed Townsend and Teddy Randazzo. Written by Lawrence, Smith, David and Ormont. With Hugo Winterhalter and His Orchestra and Chorus. B-side is "Love is a Woman".