Percy Faith And His Orchestra - Theme From A Summer Place (1959) "Theme from A Summer Place," by Percy Faith and His Orchestra, is an emblematic instrumental track that transcended its cinematic origin to become a timeless classic. Released in 1959 and soaring to the top of the charts in 1960, it remained number one for nine consecutive weeks, setting a record for an instrumental piece. Composed by Max Steiner for the film "A Summer Place," Percy Faith's lush orchestration transformed the melody

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