On a Slow Boat to China
: Emile Ford & the CheckmatesDate: 02/1960
Comment:
written by Frank Loesser
| Chart | Debut date | Peak pos. |
|---|---|---|
| UK | 06/02/1960 | 3 |
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| Emile Ford & the Checkmates singles chronology | ||
|---|---|---|
| What Do You Want to Make Those Eyes at Me For (10/1959 • 224 pts) | On a Slow Boat to China (02/1960 • 153 pts) | You'll Never Know What You're Missing (05/1960 • 74 pts) |
| Emile Ford & the Checkmates singles by points | ||
|---|---|---|
| Counting Teardrops (12/1960 • 143 pts) | On a Slow Boat to China (02/1960 • 153 pts) | What Do You Want to Make Those Eyes at Me For (10/1959 • 224 pts) |
Music video
| Song versions | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 • Kay Kyser and His Orchestra • On a Slow Boat to China |  | ||
| 1948 • Art Lund • On a Slow Boat to China | | ||
| 1948 • Freddy Martin and His Orchestra • On a Slow Boat to China | | ||
| 1948 • Benny Goodman and His Orchestra • On a Slow Boat to China | | ||
| 1948 • Larry Clinton and His Orchestra • On a Slow Boat to China | | ||
1960 • Emile Ford & the Checkmates  • On a Slow Boat to China |  | ||