Theme from A Summer Place versions, and has also appeared in a number of subsequent films and television programs. The best-known cover version of the theme is an instrumental version by Percy Faith and his orchestra that was a Number One hit for nine weeks on the "Billboard" Hot 100 chart in 1960. Percy Faith recorded the most popular version of the theme, an instrumental orchestral arrangement, at the Columbia 30th Street Studio in New York City. It was released in September 1959 as a single on Columbia Records, credited to "Percy Faith and his Orchestra," prior to the November 1959 release of the film
A Summer Place (film) Boogie plays a sexual prank on his date as Molly and Johnny kiss onscreen. The 'I washed my hair for you scene' can be seen on the 90s show "" in the first season episode: "Honeymoon in Metropolis". Lois is spending the weekend at the Lexor hotel in town for relaxation but is getting bored with the love stories being shown on television. In the 1978 film "Animal House", the theme from "A Summer Place" plays in the background of Pinto's makeout scene with Clorette, the checkout girl from the supermarket. The 2001 version of "Ocean's 11" contains the theme