Left Right Out Of Your Heart (Hi Lee Hi Lo Hi Lup Up Up) / Longing To Hold You Again

Released by Mercury Records in 1958, this 45-rpm single features Patti Page at the height of her commercial success. The A-side, 'Left Right Out Of Your Heart', is a quintessential example of the upbeat, pop-inflected country-crossover style that defined Page's mid-career output. The track reflects the era's fascination with whimsical, rhythmic novelties, supported by the polished, big-band sensibilities of arranger Vic Schoen, who was a frequent collaborator throughout Page's tenure with the label.

The design and production of this record emerged from Mercury's strategy to maintain Page's relevance as the musical landscape shifted toward rock and roll. Schoen’s orchestration aimed to retain the singer’s traditional fan base while incorporating the punchy, melodic hooks favored by late-fifties radio programmers. While the record achieved moderate chart success, it is remembered primarily as a late-career highlight of Page's partnership with Schoen, showcasing the precision and vocal clarity that made her one of the most prolific recording artists of the twentieth century.