(Themes from) The Man with the Golden Arm

"(Themes from) The Man with the Golden Arm" is a song written by Elmer Bernstein and performed by Richard Maltby & His Orchestra. It reached number 14 on the Billboard chart in 1956.[1] It was featured in the 1955 film The Man with the Golden Arm.

"(Themes from) The Man with the Golden Arm"
Single by Richard Maltby & His Orchestra
B-side	"The Heart of Paris"
Released	March 1956
Genre	Jazz
Length	2:22
Label	Vik
Songwriter(s)	Elmer Bernstein
Richard Maltby & His Orchestra singles chronology
"Four or Five Times" (1955) "(Themes from) The Man with the Golden Arm" (1956) "Raucous Maracas" (1956)

Other charting versions

• Bernstein released a version in 1956 that reached number 16 in the U.S.[2]
• Billy May released a version in 1956 that reached number 9 on the UK Singles Chart and number 49 in the U.S.[3]
• Dick Jacobs released a version in 1956 that reached number 22 in the U.S.[4]
• Les Elgart released a version in 1956 that reached number 56 in the U.S.[5]
• Buddy Morrow released a version in 1956 that reached number 82 in the U.S.[6]
• Jet Harris released a version in 1962 that reached number 12 in the U.K.[7]

Other versions

• Eddie Calvert released a version as a single in 1956, but it did not chart.
• Jonah Jones released a version on his 1957 EP Muted Jazz.[8]
• Jimmy McGriff released a version as the B-side to his 1964 single "Topkapi".[9]
• Billy Strange released a version as the B-side to his 1965 single "Raunchy".[10]
• Bill Evans released a version on his 1963 album "Plays the Theme from The V.I.P.s and Other Great Songs".[11]
• Jimmy Smith released a version on his 1965 album "Monster".[12]
• The Sweet released a version on their 1974 album "Desolation Boulevard".

References

1. "Richard Maltby & His Orchestra, "(Themes from) The Man with the Golden Arm" Chart Position". Retrieved March 17, 2018.
2. "Elmer Bernstein, "Main Title Theme from Man with the Golden Arm" Chart Position". Retrieved March 17, 2018.
3. "Billy May, "Main Title Theme from Man with the Golden Arm" Chart Position". Retrieved March 17, 2018.
4. "Dick Jacobs, "Man with the Golden Arm" Chart Position". Retrieved March 17, 2018.
5. "Les Elgart, "Main Title Man with the Golden Arm" Chart Position". Retrieved March 17, 2018.
6. "Buddy Morrow, "Man with the Golden Arm" Chart Position". Retrieved March 17, 2018.
7. "Jet Harris, "Main Title Theme from The Man with the Golden Arm" Chart Position". Retrieved March 17, 2018.
8. "Jonah Jones, "Muted Jazz" EP Release". Retrieved March 17, 2018.
9. "Jimmy McGriff, "Topkapi" Single Release". Retrieved March 17, 2018.
10. "Billy Strange, "Raunchy" Single Release". Retrieved March 17, 2018.
11. "Bill Evans, Plays the Theme from The V.I.P.s and Other Great Songs". Retrieved March 17, 2018.
12. "Jimmy Smith, Monster". Retrieved March 17, 2018.