Recorded in a July 17, 1951 session with the Percy Faith orchestra and released September 21, 1951, Bennett's version peaked at No. 16 on the "Billboard" chart of "Records Most Played by Disc Jockeys," while reaching No. 18 on "Billboard's" chart of "Best Selling Pop Singles," and No. 18 on "Billboard's" chart of "Most Played Juke Box Records." Bennett's version of "Blue Velvet" made its album debut on a 1959 compilation LP that was also titled "Blue Velvet." The single's B-side "Solitaire" was also a Top 20 hit.