Fleetwoods - Come Softly To Me. The Fleetwoods were a singing trio from Olympia, Washington, United States; formed in the late 1950s. They were responsible for eleven hit songs, beginning with "Come Softly to Me". The song was originally called "Come Softly", as written and arranged by founding lead singer Gretchen Christopher and the group was originally named Two Girls and a Guy, but both were changed en route to the song's becoming a chart-topper. Gary Troxel (born November 28, 1939, Centralia, Washington) and Gretchen Christopher (born February 29, 1940, Olympia, Washington) were two Olympia High School students, and Barbara Ellis (born February 20, 1940, Olympia, Washington). 1959 "Come Softly to Me" (Gold Record) #1 Pop #5 R&B 1959 "Mr. Blue" (Gold Record) #1 Pop #3 R&B 1961 "Tragedy" #10 Pop "Come Softly to Me" is a popular song written by Gretchen Christopher that was published in 1959 and was performed by The Fleetwoods, who comprised Christopher, Gary Troxel, and B! arbara Ellis. It was the first release for the new Dolphin Records label. The original title was "Come Softly," but was changed en route to its becoming a hit. Bob Reisdorf, the owner of Dolphin Records, which in 1960 changed to Dolton Records, was responsible for the title change. He thought that "Come Softly" might be understood and considered risqué, so he had it changed to "Come Softly to Me." The title phrase never appears in the song's lyrics. Recording the song at home, the group sang it a
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