I remember my mom playing this song almost weekly, she really liked it, I didn't understand then, except I liked the piano in the background as was the norm for most all music then. Now as an adult the song is wonderful.
Another example of Joni coming up with her own hits. She thought of putting this standard to a rock beat while waiting to be served in a New York deli before she and her husband Tony set off to visit his parents. She did want to enter the rockaballad field, as it was called then, but she also wanted to be doing a quality song, some some passing fancy. There were just a few takes, and the ones not used were as good as the released version.
While I respect the work this lady put into her career, there's an imbalance when an overwhelming vocal talent like, say, Rita Moss fades into the shadows while... well, those MGM marketing dollars certainly didn't hurt, right Ms. Babbo?
Don't take it from me folks, listen for yourself.
@Xtubelis "Why don't you believe me" sold 2 mil copies in 1952. Why don't you tell these folks who paid for the recording.studio, staff, etc....it must have been those marketing dollars....huh? Well since you obviously know very little about Joni, I will tell you who bankrolled the first recording...it was Joni herself.
In your zeal to promote one of your favorites, it is not necessary to tear down other artists and most certainly not one who has such an astoundingly clear, perfect pitch voice.
I have been a big fan of Joni since the first time that I heard her in 1952 when i was stationed at Johnson AFB in Japan. I am now in my high seventies and hearing her music brings back many memories of my youth.
Hey LimePopsicle: Your kindness in sending me that email is overwhelming (I am listening now) and is there anyway I can return your KINDNESS? Let me know as there are not enough kind people in this world and those that are should be rewarded. Ever grateful!!!
@4george2 I am very grateful for your kindness as well! Please feel free to keep making comments on my videos, as I love to receive positive comments! It always helps motivate me to continue posting! :)
Yes, this recording provided Joni with a top 40 comeback. It was the first of her records with this new orchestral sound with a beat. Her following singles used the same formula and a great one it was.
You know Tom,back in those days HK hit parade chart normally review the top ten only, or top twenty at the most, so any songs after that we could hardly heard of, Remembered the radio music programme of that era, the DJ will normally read out large number of dedicaion list which last 5/7min & played the requested song for 2/3min, so we could hardly had a chance to listen to songs after the top 20s!!
@TheLimePopsicle In many respects Joni was slightly ahead of the trend in pop music in the late 50's and 1960's, certainly among pop vocalists of taking soft ballads and applying a strong back beat percussion sound with orchestral strings and pronounced chorus backing. Dean Martin applied this formula with great success in the 60's and was followed by others such as Jerry Vale, Al Martino etc... They are all missed !!
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magcarril 3 days ago in playlist YouTube Mix for Joni James
I remember my mom playing this song almost weekly, she really liked it, I didn't understand then, except I liked the piano in the background as was the norm for most all music then. Now as an adult the song is wonderful.
rubbing2001 1 month ago
One of the best versions of this lovely son ever recorded. Love you Joni.
Rusty350 3 months ago
Another example of Joni coming up with her own hits. She thought of putting this standard to a rock beat while waiting to be served in a New York deli before she and her husband Tony set off to visit his parents. She did want to enter the rockaballad field, as it was called then, but she also wanted to be doing a quality song, some some passing fancy. There were just a few takes, and the ones not used were as good as the released version.
waynebrasler 5 months ago
"Tonight we love" was one of the best from Joni James, but too bad it's not here.
PMJ0011 5 months ago
Have "loved" Joni James for a LONG time ... please - can anyone download "The Maverick Queen"??? PLEASE!!!!
mjwiem 6 months ago
memories of long lost love/ how it happened till now i could not understand but it was wonderful event of my life.
aida101541 6 months ago
Joni's is one of the first voices I remember hearing. Always a fave.
Polyphemus47 7 months ago
Memories of my youth and the songs that my lost love like to sing herself. Thanks for the wonderful memories you brought back into my aching heart.
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77/18/2011
Cabana2133 7 months ago
What's the big deal about Joni? Just because she's the greatest singer ever, what else has she done?
Petekiv 1 year ago
While I respect the work this lady put into her career, there's an imbalance when an overwhelming vocal talent like, say, Rita Moss fades into the shadows while... well, those MGM marketing dollars certainly didn't hurt, right Ms. Babbo?
Don't take it from me folks, listen for yourself.
youtube.com/watch?v=Kz4tpe3gYMc
Xtubelis 1 year ago
@Xtubelis "Why don't you believe me" sold 2 mil copies in 1952. Why don't you tell these folks who paid for the recording.studio, staff, etc....it must have been those marketing dollars....huh? Well since you obviously know very little about Joni, I will tell you who bankrolled the first recording...it was Joni herself.
In your zeal to promote one of your favorites, it is not necessary to tear down other artists and most certainly not one who has such an astoundingly clear, perfect pitch voice.
LittleJimmySouthern 4 months ago
I love it !!! remembering when i was 8 yrs old Zamboanga City !!!
rosedemeterio 1 year ago
@26greenrose You're welcome!
TheLimePopsicle 1 year ago
I have been a big fan of Joni since the first time that I heard her in 1952 when i was stationed at Johnson AFB in Japan. I am now in my high seventies and hearing her music brings back many memories of my youth.
5GREYHOUND6 1 year ago
Hey LimePopsicle: Your kindness in sending me that email is overwhelming (I am listening now) and is there anyway I can return your KINDNESS? Let me know as there are not enough kind people in this world and those that are should be rewarded. Ever grateful!!!
4george2 1 year ago
@4george2 I am very grateful for your kindness as well! Please feel free to keep making comments on my videos, as I love to receive positive comments! It always helps motivate me to continue posting! :)
TheLimePopsicle 1 year ago
I can't get enough of hearing Joni sing - I had just been dischargeg from the Navy a year earlier (57). What memories - thank you for sharing.
4george2 1 year ago
@4george2 You're welcome!
TheLimePopsicle 1 year ago
I have loved Joni and her voice since I was in high school.
seniorboyful 1 year ago
I couldn't count the times I have listened
to Joni sing this in the past 50 years.
Even heard her sing it in person at
Carnegie Hall.
Fegen 2 years ago
Another good one, it reached higher than 'There must be a way 'anyhow..
shatinterry 2 years ago
Yes, this recording provided Joni with a top 40 comeback. It was the first of her records with this new orchestral sound with a beat. Her following singles used the same formula and a great one it was.
TheLimePopsicle 2 years ago
You know Tom,back in those days HK hit parade chart normally review the top ten only, or top twenty at the most, so any songs after that we could hardly heard of, Remembered the radio music programme of that era, the DJ will normally read out large number of dedicaion list which last 5/7min & played the requested song for 2/3min, so we could hardly had a chance to listen to songs after the top 20s!!
shatinterry 2 years ago
@TheLimePopsicle In many respects Joni was slightly ahead of the trend in pop music in the late 50's and 1960's, certainly among pop vocalists of taking soft ballads and applying a strong back beat percussion sound with orchestral strings and pronounced chorus backing. Dean Martin applied this formula with great success in the 60's and was followed by others such as Jerry Vale, Al Martino etc... They are all missed !!
db2664 3 months ago
Thansk Mike for sharing.
111oldie 2 years ago
Great to hear this rendition again afterso many years.
Thank you for sharing and thank you, sessnaxz fo sending.
Corrie121 2 years ago
You're welcome!
TheLimePopsicle 2 years ago
10/10
Many Thanks
sessnazx 2 years ago
One of my Joni James favourite songs. Thanks 12Fegens for sharing..
CeeCeeable 2 years ago
Another great post, Lime Popsicle. Thank
you so much.
Jesjane39 2 years ago
You are very welcome!
TheLimePopsicle 2 years ago
This song is a great favorite of Joni James fans. I have heard her sing it
in person many times. What a beautiful
picture of her.
12Fegens 2 years ago
My favorite Joni recording, along with "There Must Be A Way". Glad you like the picture, and thank you for all the comments John!
TheLimePopsicle 2 years ago