Tommy Dorsey Orchestra - Tea For Two Cha Cha 1958 (Warren Covington)

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(Decca - 9-30704)

The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra's 1958 rendition of "Tea For Two Cha Cha" was a hit, capitalizing on the popularity of the cha-cha rhythm in the 1950s. The song, an arrangement of the 1924 Broadway classic, became a million-selling hit and reached #7 on the Billboard charts. It was the first album released by the orchestra under the leadership of Warren Covington after Tommy Dorsey's death in 1956.
The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, featuring Warren Covington, released "Tea For Two Cha Cha" as a single in 1958 on Brunswick Records. It was also included on their album, "Tea For Two Cha Chas". The single was a 45 RPM record, and there were various versions released with different labels and catalog numbers.
A 7-inch, 45 RPM single, Gloversville pressing, on Decca, catalog number 9-30704.
The song "Tea For Two" was originally written by Vincent Youmans and Irving Caesar in 1924.
The song successfully blended the classic "Tea for Two" tune with the cha-cha rhythm, a dance that was popular in the 1950s.
"Tea For Two Cha Cha" remains a testament to the power of musical innovation and the enduring appeal of classic tunes.