By Robin Duke 8th January 2019

ELOISE - The Great British Songbook

By Robin Duke - 8th January 2019

ELOISE: The 1960s Hit Song

ELOISE, the hit song released in 1968, was sung by Barry Ryan and written by his twin brother Paul Ryan. The song, a smash hit for Barry Ryan, is still popular today and is considered one of the great British songs of the 1960s.

ELOISE was released on the MGM label and was an instant success, reaching number two in the UK Singles Chart and number one in several other countries. The song is a beautiful ballad about a young man's love for a woman named Eloise. The lyrics are simple but effective, and the melody is catchy and memorable.

ELOISE has been covered by many artists over the years, including The Three Degrees, The Walker Brothers, and Cilla Black. However, it is Barry Ryan's original version that remains the definitive recording. The song is a classic example of British pop music at its best and is a testament to the songwriting talents of Paul Ryan.