<Table> <Tr> <Td> "Dark Moon" (1961) </Td> <Td> "From a Jack to a King" (1962) </Td> <Td> "One Among the Many" (1963) </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> "Dark Moon" (1961) </Td> <Td> "From a Jack to a King" (1962) </Td> <Td> "One Among the Many" (1963) </Td> </Tr> <P> "From a Jack to a King" is a country music song . Originally a crossover hit for artist Ned Miller, who also wrote "Dark Moon," "A Falling Star," and many other country songs . It has been covered extensively by country music artists . </P> <P> The original version was recorded by Ned Miller . First released in 1957, Ned's version was unsuccessful, until he persuaded his label to re-release it five years later . Upon re-release, the song became a crossover hit, charting in the Top 10 on the Billboard U.S. country (#2), pop (#6), and adult contemporary (#3) charts . In addition, Miller's version reached #1 on the Irish Singles Chart, while peaking at #2 on the UK Singles Chart . Furthermore, it was the sixth most - played single of 1963 in the United Kingdom . Ned's chart success was limited after the song, however, and by the 1970s he stopped recording entirely . </P>

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