Burt Bacharach & Hal David wrote this title song (and Cher was heard singing it over the closing credits) for the controversial film which featured Michael Caine in his breakthrough role. Cilla Black’s recording of “Alfie” went top-10 in England, while Dionne Warwick would later release the highest-charting U.S. version.
Pop Chart Peaks: Record World 31, Billboard & Cash Box 32
45 single issued on Imperial 66192 - Alfie (Bacharach-David) by Cher, arranged by Harold Battiste, produced by Sonny Bono
THE 1966 HITS ARCHIVE - Here in one place, a comprehensive collection of ‘pop’ best-sellers and songs which made an impact that were either released or enjoyed a major chunk of their popularity within the calendar year 1966 (some were recorded in 1965)
