5 best Richard Chamberlain songs to remember the late 'All I Have to Do Is Dream' singer

The demise of Richard Chamberlain has left his fans in sorrow. The American singer and actor was famous for his album Richard Chamberlain Sings. He was also given the title "King of the Mini-Series" for releasing hit series, including Centennial and The Thorn Birds.

Chamberlain’s singing ability earned him multiple placements on the Billboard charts, whether on the Billboard Hot 100 or Billboard 200. As we remember the late singer, here are his top five songs to listen to and honor his legacy.

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Top 5 songs of Richard Chamberlain

All I Have to Do Is Dream

The song is a part of his 1962 album, Richard Chamberlain Sings. It was originally recorded by The Everly Brothers and later covered by Chamberlain. The song also earned him a spot on the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 14 and No. 6 on the Middle-Road Singles chart. It was later sung by famous artists, including Brandi Carlile, Cliff Richard, and Roy Orbison.

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Love Me Tender

This song, released in 1962, was written by Elvis Presley and Vera Matson and follows a country genre. After Richard's release of Love Me Tender, it became a hit on many charts in the UK and Canada, further adding to his recognition. The song also sold over three million copies in the US, earning a 3× Platinum certification.

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Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo

Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo is considered one of Richard's best songs, released in 1963. The song was written by Helen Deutsch and Bronisław Kaper and was first featured in the film Lili. Richard Chamberlain’s cover of Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo soon gained success, reaching the Billboard Hot 100 in the US and the UK Singles Chart.

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Three Stars Will Shine Tonight

Three Stars Will Shine Tonight was the theme song for the TV series Dr. Kildare, in which Richard Chamberlain played the lead role. The song was written by Jerry Goldsmith, Pete Rugolo, and Hal Winn. It was released in 1962 as Chamberlain's debut single and became a hit.

The song soon earned the No. 10 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, along with placements on many other US and UK charts. Later, British music arranger Johnnie Spence created an instrumental version of the song, which is available on YouTube.

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Blue Guitar

Richard Chamberlain released Blue Guitar in 1963. The song was originally written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David and talks about lost love and heartbreak, using the guitar as a symbol of sadness. The song remains a favorite among his fans and, as of March 29, is ranked 55th on the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 Countdown list.

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Along with being a singer, Chamberlain was recognized as a famous actor and received numerous awards, including Best Actor in a Television Series – Drama at the Golden Globe Awards and the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Steiger Awards.