"This Bitter Earth" is a 1960 song made famous by rhythm and blues singer Dinah Washington.[1] Written and produced by Clyde Otis,[2][3] it peaked to #1 on the U.S. R&B charts for the week of July 25, 1960, and also reached #24 on the U.S. pop charts.[4]
"This Bitter Earth" | ||||
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SinglebyDinah Washington | ||||
from the album Unforgettable | ||||
A-side | "I Understand" | |||
Released | 1960 | |||
Recorded | 1959 | |||
Genre | jazz, soul | |||
Length | 2:30 | |||
Label | Mercury Records | |||
Songwriter(s) | Clyde Otis, Lily Mars, Charles Kawasaki | |||
Producer(s) | Clyde Otis, Jay Darlington, Lily Mars, Charles Kawasaki, Ray Mann | |||
Dinah Washington singles chronology | ||||
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Chart (1960) | Peak position |
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USBillboard Top Pop Songs | 24 |
US Billboard Hot R&B Songs | 1 |
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