Hush ... Not a Word to Mary

"Hush ... Not a Word to Mary"
Single by John Rowles
B-side	"The Night We Called It a Day"
Released	1968
Recorded	1968
Genre	Pop
Length	3:20
Label	MCA MU 1023
Songwriter(s)	Mitch Murray, Peter Callander
Producer(s)	Mike Leander
John Rowles singles chronology
"If I Only Had Time" (1968) "Hush ... Not a Word to Mary" (1968) "The Pain Goes On Forever" (1968)
UK discography *[1] NZ Discography **[2]

"Hush ... Not a Word to Mary" was the second UK hit for New Zealand singer John Rowles. It was the follow-up release to his major hit "If I Only Had Time".

Background

The song was written by Mitch Murray and Peter Callander. Mike Leander was the producer and arranger. The B-side "The Night We Called It a Day" was written by Rowles and Steve Kipner.[3][4] It was published by Intune, which was the new publishing company for Murray and Callender.[5] By July 6, the single shot up 18 places from #36 to #18.[6] By July 13, 1968, the single had moved from its previous position of #18 to #12.[7] This single also marked the last of Rowles' chart success in the UK.[8]

References

1. 45Cat - John Rowles - Discography, UK
2. 45Cat - John Rowles - Discography, New Zealand
3. National Library of New Zealand - Hush- not a word to Mary (sound recording) / Mitch Murray, Peter Callander ; (sung by) John Rowles. The night we called it a day / Rowles, Kipner ; (sung by) John Rowles
4. Discogs - John Rowles – Hush... Not A Word To Mary
5. Billboard, June 15, 1968 - Page 57 International News Reports, LONDON
6. Billboard, July 6, 1968 - Page 59 Billboard Hits of the World, BRITAIN
7. Billboard, July 13, 1968 - Page 75 Billboard Hits of the World, BRITAIN
8. An Avid's Guide to Sixties Songwriters, By Peter Dunbavan - 52. Murray/Callander