The "Theme From 'A Summer Place'" was the first movie theme to win a Grammy for Record of the Year. The movie is all but forgotten, but Percy Faith's string-drenched theme remains familiar. The song was a #1 hit on the pop singles chart.
1961: Percy Faith Orchestra - "Theme From 'A Summer Place'"
By Bill Lamb, About.com Guide
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