Jo Stafford - Make Love To Me

Hit of the 50's

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[Matt Reid]

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.

[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.

[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! :)

[4everbobby]

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

[Karis Johns]

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".

[Val Ginter]

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.

[Kelly Miller]

this sounds kinda risque doesn't it?

[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