Eloise: Singer-Songwriter in New York

About Eloise

"Eloise" is a song first released in 1968 on the MGM label. It was performed by English singer Barry Ryan and written by his twin brother, Paul Ryan. Running for over five minutes, it features strong orchestration, melodramatic vocals, and a brief slow interlude. It sold three million copies worldwide, and reached No. 2 in the UK Singles Chart as published by Record Retailer, but hit No. 1 in the NME and Melody Maker charts. It topped the chart in 17 countries, including Italy, the Netherlands and Australia.