Jo Stafford - Make Love To Me

[Jewel1937]

I was dating my future husband when this song was popular in the 50's!!

I miss the quality of the old songs. I never buy any music by today's artists, guess I prefer living in the past when life was simpler and love was between you and your mate!!!!

[JubalCalif]

THANKS for sharing this delightful "blast from the past" with us! Jo Stafford was one of my favorite female singers. And this is my favorite tune of hers. Never fails to brighten my day & give me those "happy feet"! CHEERS! :)

[william3231954]

This was  the #1 song in the country on my birthday lol

[4everbobby]

What a great old song. Makes ya wanna dance and make love.

[shawt192]

mystery google sent me here. whoever searched it comment me! ^_^

[Wolfsky9]

I can still see/ hear My Mom, singing along to this Jo Stafford Classic! she & My Dad both loved Jo & , & this one --well, it was my Mom's very favorite. I'm 63 y/o now, & I treasure those memories, & Jo's music! total Class, all the way. Wolfsky9

[hiredguns1]

For anyone interested in these things, the chord progression for this song is a 12-bar blues pattern. I would call this early R&B/Rock 'n' Roll because of that. It's the same progression as Chuck Berry's "Johnny B. Goode".

[gintgotham]

In Henry James's 1880 novel Washington Square, Lavinia is asked for the name of the man who was making love to her. Oxford UP includes a footnote explaining that perhaps the expression's modern use dates to after World War II. I believe the change in meaning occurred in either 1960 or 1961...considering the date of the Stafford recording.

[stanley375]

No, it's only risque in today's conotation. I was only 6 when this came out, and I understood it to me things like giving a woman flowers, being sweet to her, and maybe even kissing. At least that's what I saw my parents doing to this song. lol.

[bebopbopbebop]

i don't think a song can be risque. it's an action that is risque. besides, singing or playing this song to your lover is not risque at all.

[tabitwin]

this sounds kinda risque doesn't it?

[wholesomesweetness86]

Compared to the music that's being played today? No not really that risque. To "make love" back then could also constitute an embrace, kissing, courting, etc.

[judyjudymyrna]

It's my FavoriteJo Stafford recording. I still remember 1954 on the Columbia Record label (it was red). A terrific Paul weston big band behind her and the 1st time I ever heard 4 guys backing up a girl singer. Just Great! Thanks

[judyjudymyrna]

Yes! This is my favorite Jo Stafford Recording. I can still remember my Dad bring it home from a radio station he worked at. It was on the Columbia Record label (red) and it's the 1st time I ever heard men back up singing for a girl singer. I've heard this great classic sung by Molly Bee and Anne Murray and they are good, but they can't touch Jo Stafford recording. Thanks for bring back "a beauty".

[Edwin572]

I turned 13 in 1954 and remember this song very well. Jo Stafford is singing behind the big band of her husband Paul Weston in this number. This is one of the many great hits that came out just before the start of the rock era. It's nice to see people keeping them alive for the enjoyment of old timers like me.

[Sumac44]

This tune was #1 on the charts on the day I was born (3/21/54). Thanks for posting it so I could finally hear it!

[Corrie121]

I find myself singing along to this one - just like I did as a 17 years old youth in 1954!

Thank you for sharing this gem.

[Bobbytoo]

what a voice. wow!

[rahicks]

Could someone post Jo's great 1953 hit, Keep It A Secret?

[08121419]

I'm a big band fan.....Jo, can sing! and bring back days gone by!

[chalomiro63]

One of my childhood favorites, and what a voice! Did you guys know she was the hilariously - and deliberately - awful voice of "Jonathan & Darlene Edwards" - a brilliant musical spoof: Jo doing the vocals and Paul Weston on the keyboard? If you want to "pee in yr pants" laughing, check it out!

[gerryrains]

What a voice! There aren't many singers today who can sing like her.

[Rome41jm]

I love this 1954 hit...She was singing good as usual..