Lisbon Antigua is a Portuguese popular song that became a hit in the United States when recorded by the Nelson Riddle orchestra in 1956. The song was originally written in 1937, with music by Raul Portela and Portuguese lyrics by José Galhardo and Amadeu do Vale. It was brought to Riddles attention by Nat King Coles manager who had heard a version played by an orchestra in Mexico. Riddle recorded his own arrangement with himself on the piano accompanied by a string section, brass, and a wordless male Chorus. Lisbon Antiqua topped the Billboard magazine chart on February 25, 1956 and remained there for four weeks. Riddle then used the song for the theme music when he wrote the score for the 1956 film Lisbon. Also in 1956, another popular version was recorded by Frank Chacksfields orchestra under the title In Old Lisbon, in which the male chorus sang lyrics written in English by Harry Dupree. It was released by the United Kingdom Decca label as catalog number F 10689,and reached #15 on the UK charts. youtu.be/NNXrkdD6vkQ
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