"Are You Sincere" is a song written by Wayne Walker, originally released in 1957.

Andy Williams Howard Andrew Williams (December 3, 1927 – September 25, 2012) was an American singer. He recorded 43 albums in his career, of which 15 have been gold certified and three platinum certified. He was also nominated for six Grammy Awards. He hos ...

recorded the song, which Cadence Records issued as a single in 1958, with an orchestra conducted by

Archie Bleyer Archibald Martin Bleyer (June 12, 1909 – March 20, 1989) was an American song arranger, bandleader, and record company executive. Early life Bleyer was born in the Corona section of the New York City borough of Queens. His father was a well-k ...

. Since Williams' success, the song has been covered many times in pop and country styles. Notable covers include versions by:

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(1959),

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(1961),

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(1961),

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(1961), Lenny Welch (1963), Trini Lopez (1965), Ray Anthony (1968), Bobby Vinton (1969),

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(1970), Jean Shepard (1973),

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(1973), Mel Tillis (1979),

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(1986),

Chart performance

"Are You Sincere" reached number three on the ''Billboard'' Most Played by Disc Jockeys chart.

Elvis Presley recording

recorded it on September 24, 1973, at his home in

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. It first appeared on the 1973 album '' Raised on Rock / For Ol' Times Sake'', and then saw release as a single after his death, reaching number 10 on the U.S. country chart. It appeared on Disc 4 of '' Walk a Mile in My Shoes: The Essential '70s Masters''.Elvis Presley, ''Walk a Mile in My Shoes: The Essential '70s Masters''
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References

1957 songs 1958 singles 1979 singles Andy Williams songs Elvis Presley songs Cadence Records singles Songs written by Wayne Walker (songwriter) {{1950s-song-stub