Enrico Caruso - Because (1913)

Charted at #4 in February 1913. The orchestra in this version was re-recorded over the original orchestra backing from 1912, likely in the early 1930’s. Most great tenors have recorded this song. Written in 1902 by Guy d’Hardelot and Edward Teschemacher. Perry Como had a hit with the song in 1948, and Mario Lanza in 1951.