First heard this song about 1952 at the age of twelve. Too old and advanced for me at that age, but Joni James' voice sang loud and clear at the time and stayed with me..
Great song, and nobody sings it better than Joni James. I used to chop wood in the barn while listening to the "hit parade" on the radio back in 1952, and this is one of the songs I have never forgotten over the past 60 years. In fact this is one of the songs that made me want to be a songwriter.
This song made my hubby & i fall in love .married at 15 & 17 yrs old .been married since dec- 31-1952. also went to Bowen hight school with her brother angelo. Hope everyone is doing well .Love you Joni !!
thanks for answering as far as dancing in those days you know who you were dancing with because you held her in your arms.Now a days the way these kids dance it looks like they are having a seizure
I graduated from high school in "53 and I well remember always waiting for another new song from Joni James to be played on the radio, as my parents did not let me buy records. She was my favorite female singer, and still one of my top favorites.
Thank you it brought back of old memories and times .They can have all of these new singers but do you think that they will be remembered 50 years later like we did.
I was a junior in high school in new jersey in 1953 and I was going with a senior at that time and use to go over to her house at least 3 times a week just to listen to Joni sing this song
@multi787311 The radio was full of good music in those days. And we could understand the words. We used to play these songs at the after-games dances in the little band I played in. And now, more and more, the kids are rediscovering this music and rediscovering and fixing up the cars from the 1950s too. Good stuff. And Joni James never disappointed us.
I remember playing this in the cold wooden barracks with coal heaters in France, (Army 1955, age 17). I was spending my teen age years where I did not want to be. That's what you get for forging a birth certificate and joining up at 16. Joni was the sweetest voice and really made a lot of young guys like me home sick. Thanks for posing this great oldie and bringing back memories.
I WAS JUST 17 WHEN I FIRST HEARD THIS VERY TENDER SONG. I WAS IN A UNDERGROUND TUNNEL GOING INTO THE SEARS STORE IN DETROIT. I COULD HERE HER VOICE SINGING THIS SONG BECAUSE AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL WAS THE ENTRANCE TO SEARS AND THE RADIO / TV DEPARTMENT. THEY WERE DEMONSTRATING A RECORD PLAYER TO A POTENTIAL BUYER AND IT JUST HAPPENED TO BE THIS BALLAD!! IT IT WAS LOUD ENOUGH THAT THE SOUND TRAVELED DOWN THE TUNNEL! SEEMED LIKE SHE WAS JUST SINGING TO ME, IT STOPPED ME COLD.
@SWINGTIME35 Wow! What a delight reading your account with regards to this beautiful song by Joni. Very memorable indeed! It's just so sad that they don't make songs of this kind anymore..I appreciate your very nice comment. Thank you.
I agree with all comments here, especially Sparwood8. I first heard this song on WVNJ 1160 when they used to play music. They don't make songs like this anymore, unfortunately. It's nice to have Youtube where all this great music can still be found and enjoyed.
@statesideqsod I too heard it on an AM in South Jersey...WCMC in Wildwood (Cape May County) and for a young boy, her voice was entoxicating. I had numerous lp's and 45's that got sold when I gave up my collection...now I am buying some of her records back. She was beautiful. Thanks.
U gotta love women like this one. she too old 4 me though. 80 and me only 65. She would have been about 20 y.o. when that album cover photo was made. Not bad, hey?
I remember this one from Junior High School. I bought this record, but didn't remember that it was Joni who sang it. This is the best post I have heard in a long time. Thank you so much, CeeCeeable. God bless you!
Thank you dear Fegen for sending this vid and the other last night....it's so appreciated....all her songs are so LOVELY and touching....also this one is gorgeous!!*****
It was my favorite song at 9 in '53 & I dedicated it to my crush Joey..I used to sing it real nice, too. PAXVIAMUSIC..VIVAMARIA!
magcarril 19 hours ago in playlist YouTube Mix for Joni James
First heard this song about 1952 at the age of twelve. Too old and advanced for me at that age, but Joni James' voice sang loud and clear at the time and stayed with me..
JIMBOSKI58 1 week ago
@JIMBOSKI58 Thanks for your beautiful comment..Indeed Joni James' voice is so unique that stays in your mind..
CeeCeeable 1 week ago
Great song, and nobody sings it better than Joni James. I used to chop wood in the barn while listening to the "hit parade" on the radio back in 1952, and this is one of the songs I have never forgotten over the past 60 years. In fact this is one of the songs that made me want to be a songwriter.
JimFlynnMusic 1 week ago
a great song.there are great songs today. you dont have to turn loose the memory to embrace today
da8ish 3 weeks ago
@da8ish Thank you!
CeeCeeable 3 weeks ago
this was the number one song on my birthday. Can't say I ever heard it before.
75t150 1 month ago
@75t150 That's where I found it, too! I'd not heard it before, but she has a great voice.
syvsinger1 1 month ago
MEMORIES MEMORIES LONG LONG AG0
jandjmarina 2 months ago
@jandjmarina Indeed a very beautiful song!
CeeCeeable 2 months ago
@CeeCeeable THANKS FOR THE VIDEO
jandjmarina 2 months ago
Two people actually meant "Dis i Like" !!!!!
HoboGus 2 months ago 2
@HoboGus Thanks so much...Cheers!
CeeCeeable 2 months ago
A lush sweeping classic sung intimitably by Ms. James. Where are the 'girl' singers like this anymore? No more! Now all manufactured tech babble!
windstorm1000 2 months ago
@windstorm1000 Time has tremendously changed...sad to say.
CeeCeeable 2 months ago
Joni was great.This song & Purple Shades were my two favorites.
limey1able 2 months ago
@limey1able You got excellent ears for good music..Truly Joni's songs are remarkable! Thanks to you...
CeeCeeable 2 months ago
love all her songs! Songs and singers of yesteryears are the best ever!!!! Thanks .
meclaudine 3 months ago
@meclaudine Thank you!!!!!
CeeCeeable 3 months ago
This song made my hubby & i fall in love .married at 15 & 17 yrs old .been married since dec- 31-1952. also went to Bowen hight school with her brother angelo. Hope everyone is doing well .Love you Joni !!
1937mommy 3 months ago
@1937mommy That is a wonderful story!
Trefoile 3 months ago
mine too. I love this song! I used to sing it a lot. hahaha We used to the Hit Parade, did you guys?
MUZETTA1954 3 months ago
@MUZETTA1954 Great thoughts you have for this song...Thanks and regards..
CeeCeeable 3 months ago
mine too. I love this song! I used to sing it a lot. hahaha
MUZETTA1954 3 months ago
I also grew up in the 1950s, and this was one of the most unforgettable songs of that era.
AndersonDE7 4 months ago
@AndersonDE7 Thanks my friend...Appreciate your comment.
CeeCeeable 4 months ago
I remember all those beautiful songs,course it do make me feel old but hey,I am.
steelinsongs24 4 months ago
it `s not so much the singer that we remember 50 years later,it`s us,our gentle and innocent minds that we were of that era
lella9542000 4 months ago 2
@lella9542000 Thank you for commenting...appreciate it so much. Have a great weekend.
CeeCeeable 4 months ago
@lella9542000 I think you may have a point. I would love to be 16 again. But not here. I would have to go back........
LittleJimmySouthern 2 months ago
The ultimate of ALL ballads!!!!!
Tony7840 5 months ago
I couldn't begin to tell anyone how many times I have listened to this song in the
past 58 years and it is always a thrill for me. As for the person who couldn't
tell the difference between the voice of Joni James and Skeeter Davis they do not
sound alike at all. Skeeter was such a dear friend and I miss her. She suffered
so much with cancer before it finally took her out of this world.
Fegen 8 months ago
thanks for answering as far as dancing in those days you know who you were dancing with because you held her in your arms.Now a days the way these kids dance it looks like they are having a seizure
multi787311 8 months ago
come stai paula?this was your favorite song back in 53!Havent heard from you since 57-tempus fugit,momento morte!hope all is well!
jpoweresq 8 months ago
I graduated from high school in "53 and I well remember always waiting for another new song from Joni James to be played on the radio, as my parents did not let me buy records. She was my favorite female singer, and still one of my top favorites.
BeaniMcFarland4 8 months ago
Thank you it brought back of old memories and times .They can have all of these new singers but do you think that they will be remembered 50 years later like we did.
multi787311 8 months ago
Me hizo recordar mis tiempos de juventud gracias joni
camaronpadilla 8 months ago
@camaronpadilla ¡Muy bien! Muchas gracias!
CeeCeeable 8 months ago
I was a junior in high school in new jersey in 1953 and I was going with a senior at that time and use to go over to her house at least 3 times a week just to listen to Joni sing this song
multi787311 8 months ago
@multi787311 What a happy memory!
CeeCeeable 8 months ago
@multi787311 The radio was full of good music in those days. And we could understand the words. We used to play these songs at the after-games dances in the little band I played in. And now, more and more, the kids are rediscovering this music and rediscovering and fixing up the cars from the 1950s too. Good stuff. And Joni James never disappointed us.
nemo227 8 months ago
@CeeCeeable it might be just me but they sound the same :)
bluegibby7 8 months ago
I remember Joni from my high school years back in the 50's. I loved her then and I love her now more than 50 years later.
lerebs 8 months ago
Icant tell the difference between Joni voice and skeeter davis.
bluegibby7 8 months ago
@bluegibby7 Yeah, the difference is very distinct.. Thanks.
CeeCeeable 8 months ago
@bluegibby7 NO comparison between Skeeter Davis and Joni James. Joni "runs circles" around Skeeter.
Tony7840 5 months ago
Loved it simple as
bluegibby7 8 months ago
This song was number 1 during the week I was born. Never heard it until now, although I do remember that voice with other songs...interesting.
jthixen 8 months ago
I remember playing this in the cold wooden barracks with coal heaters in France, (Army 1955, age 17). I was spending my teen age years where I did not want to be. That's what you get for forging a birth certificate and joining up at 16. Joni was the sweetest voice and really made a lot of young guys like me home sick. Thanks for posing this great oldie and bringing back memories.
ODSoldier 8 months ago
@ODSoldier Interesting!....do I see you regret having forged your birth certificate? LOL!!! Thanks anyway for your comment. Appreciate it...
CeeCeeable 8 months ago
Makes me feel sixteen again.................
voxpop17 8 months ago
I WAS JUST 17 WHEN I FIRST HEARD THIS VERY TENDER SONG. I WAS IN A UNDERGROUND TUNNEL GOING INTO THE SEARS STORE IN DETROIT. I COULD HERE HER VOICE SINGING THIS SONG BECAUSE AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL WAS THE ENTRANCE TO SEARS AND THE RADIO / TV DEPARTMENT. THEY WERE DEMONSTRATING A RECORD PLAYER TO A POTENTIAL BUYER AND IT JUST HAPPENED TO BE THIS BALLAD!! IT IT WAS LOUD ENOUGH THAT THE SOUND TRAVELED DOWN THE TUNNEL! SEEMED LIKE SHE WAS JUST SINGING TO ME, IT STOPPED ME COLD.
SWINGTIME35 9 months ago
@SWINGTIME35 Wow! What a delight reading your account with regards to this beautiful song by Joni. Very memorable indeed! It's just so sad that they don't make songs of this kind anymore..I appreciate your very nice comment. Thank you.
CeeCeeable 9 months ago
She was great. There was none like her. All my high school memories come back
when I listen to Joni. I will love her music forever.
Nanny
nannyrick 9 months ago
@nannyrick Thank you, Nanny. Appreciate your beautiful comment.
CeeCeeable 9 months ago
Well, you got ALL the GREAT songs here...I always used tpo cry whis came on..and I love the spelling Joni over Joanie!
SteveCarras 10 months ago
@SteveCarras Thanks for visiting my page..Appreciate it...
CeeCeeable 10 months ago
I agree with all comments here, especially Sparwood8. I first heard this song on WVNJ 1160 when they used to play music. They don't make songs like this anymore, unfortunately. It's nice to have Youtube where all this great music can still be found and enjoyed.
statesideqsod 1 year ago
@statesideqsod Thanks so much. I appreciate your beautiful comment. Have a happy weekend.
CeeCeeable 1 year ago
@statesideqsod I too heard it on an AM in South Jersey...WCMC in Wildwood (Cape May County) and for a young boy, her voice was entoxicating. I had numerous lp's and 45's that got sold when I gave up my collection...now I am buying some of her records back. She was beautiful. Thanks.
gmonet46 10 months ago
DL the audio from this song at thetunify doht cohm.
AnaisHuttner92 1 year ago
U gotta love women like this one. she too old 4 me though. 80 and me only 65. She would have been about 20 y.o. when that album cover photo was made. Not bad, hey?
sparwood8 1 year ago
@sparwood8 She's indeed a 'thing' of beauty...Beautiful face, angelic voice.
CeeCeeable 1 year ago
I cannot tell you how much I love this song.
Thank you and God bless you CeeCeeable.
Dudley1948 1 year ago
@Dudley1948 Thanks for your very nice comment...Appreciate it! Have a great weekend...
CeeCeeable 1 year ago
Treasured and cherished .Perfect uploading, Jun !! For you.....a billion stars!!! ( : D
nancyfloressantos 1 year ago
@nancyfloressantos Thanks Nancy! I truly appreciate your very nice comment.
CeeCeeable 1 year ago
CeeCeeable --- appreciate that you gave a little background on Joni and how
she ended up becoming a singer. She eventually would sell over 100 million
records world wide and her cds still sell today.
Fegen 1 year ago
Heavenly voice!!
jonarich1995 1 year ago
@jonarich1995 Thanks for listening, jonarich. Yes, I agree...she's got a Heavenly voice indeed!
CeeCeeable 1 year ago
I remember this one from Junior High School. I bought this record, but didn't remember that it was Joni who sang it. This is the best post I have heard in a long time. Thank you so much, CeeCeeable. God bless you!
Jesjane39 1 year ago
@Jesjane39 Thanks Jesjane! Very nice memory from your high school days through this song...Appreciate your lovely comment, too. Have a great weekend.
CeeCeeable 1 year ago
Lovely oldie song.....JJ's voice is so heavenly!
christmas123100 1 year ago
@christmas123100 Thank you..I appreciate your very nice comment!
CeeCeeable 1 year ago
Joni James was the first female recording artist ever to have four consectutive
hit records in a row which sold over 2 million copies each. Why Don't You
Believe Me?" by Joni is considered a classic. This song was #1 on the
Billboard Chart in the U.S.A. for 6 weeks in a row.
Fegen 1 year ago 2
@Fegen
Thank you dear Fegen for sending this vid and the other last night....it's so appreciated....all her songs are so LOVELY and touching....also this one is gorgeous!!*****
gfks11 1 year ago