The Cleftones
Formed in Queens, NY, in 1955, the Cleftones consisted of five friends from Jamaica High School -- Herb Cox (lead), Warren Corbin (bass), Charlie James (first tenor), William McClain (baritone), and Berman Patterson (second tenor). Originally signed to Gee, the group released its first single, "You Baby You," late in 1955; an up-tempo doo wop song, the record became a regional hit. "Little Girl of Mine," the Cleftones' second single, broke nationally Read Full BioFormed in Queens, NY, in 1955, the Cleftones consisted of five friends from Jamaica High School -- Herb Cox (lead), Warren Corbin (bass), Charlie James (first tenor), William McClain (baritone), and Berman Patterson (second tenor). Originally signed to Gee, the group released its first single, "You Baby You," late in 1955; an up-tempo doo wop song, the record became a regional hit. "Little Girl of Mine," the Cleftones' second single, broke nationally, charting at number eight R&B and number 57 pop in 1956; two other similar singles, "Can't We Be Sweethearts" and "String Around My Heart," were released the same year, yet they failed to attract national attention. "See You Next Year," a ballad the group recorded in 1957, did not earn the group an audience outside of New York. Two years later, McClain left the group and was replaced by Gene Pearson from the Rivileers. Patricia Spann was also added to the Cleftones' lineup that year, which helped nudge the band away from traditional group-oriented doo wop harmonies and towards a vocal sound that was dominated by the lead vocals. In 1961, the Cleftones realized the potential of the sound with their smash hit version of the standard "Heart and Soul;" it became the group's biggest hit, reaching number 18 on both pop and R&B charts. Later that year, the group had another hit with "For Sentimental Reasons," but the band had reached a peak with "Heart and Soul" and were never able to reach those heights again. The Cleftones broke up in 1964, three years after their greatest success. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All-Music Guide
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Heart And Soul
The Cleftones Lyrics
Heart and soul
I fell in love with you
Heart and soul
The way a fool would do
Madly
Because you held me tight
(Held me tight) Held me tight
(Held me tight) Held me tight
(Held me tight) Held me tight (Held me tight)
And so the kiss bear in the night
Heart and soul
I beg to be adored
Yes, and I lost control
And tumbled overboard
Gladly
That magic night we kissed
(That we kissed) Oh, we kissed
(That we kissed) Oh, we kissed
(That we kissed) Oh we kissed (That we kissed)
There in the moon-mist
Oh, but your lips were thrilling
Much too much too thrilling
Never before were mine so
Strangely willing
Darling and now I see
What one embrace can do
Come on, look at me
You've got me loving you
Madly
That little kiss you stole
(You stole) oh, you stole (you stole)
Oh, you stole (you stole)
Oh, you stole
(Yes, you stole) all my heart
(You stole) and soul
(Yes, you stole) all my heart
(You stole) and soul
(Yes, you stole) oh, you stole
(You stole) all my heart
(Yes you stole) oh, you stole (you stole)
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Written by: Frank Loesser, Hoagy Carmichael
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JamesOwen
Heart and soul
I fell in love with you
Heart and soul
The way a fool would do
Madly
Because you held me tight
(Held me tight)
Held me tight
(Held me tight)
Held me tight
(Held me tight)
Held me tight
(Held me tight)
And stole a kiss there in the night
Heart and soul
I beg to be adored
Yes and I lost control
And tumbled overboard
Gladly
That magic night we kissed
(That we kissed)
Oh we kissed
(That we kissed)
Oh we kissed
(That we kissed)
Oh we kissed
(That we kissed)
There in the moment
Oh but your lips were thrilling
Much too much too thrilling
Never before were mine so
Strangely
Willing
Darling and now I see
What one embrace can do
Come on and look at me
You've got me loving you
Madly
That little kiss you stole
(You stole)
You stole
(You stole)
You stole
(You stole)
You stole
(Yes you stole)
Oh my heart
(You stole)
And soul
(Yes you stole)
Oh my heart
(You stole)
And soul
(Yes you stole)
You stole
(You stole)
My heart
(Yes you stole)
You stole
(You stole)
My.....
Johanna Romero
Heart and soul
I fell in love with you.
Heart and soul
The way a fool would do
Madly
Because you held me tight
(Held me tight) Held me tight
(Held me tight) Held me tight
(Held me tight) Held me tight (Held me tight)
And so the kiss bear in the night.
Heart and soul
I beg to be adored.
Yes, and I lost control
And tumbled overboard
Gladly
That magic night we kissed
(That we kissed) Oh, we kissed
(That we kissed) Oh, we kissed
(That we kissed) Oh we kissed (That we kissed)
There in the moon-mist.
Oh, but your lips were thrilling,
Much too much too thrilling.
Never before were mine so
Strangely thrilling.
Darling and now I see
What one embrace can do.
Come on, look at me
You've got me loving you
Madly
That little kiss you stole
(You stole) Oh, you stole (You stole)
Oh, you stole (You stole)
Oh, you stole
(Yes, you stole) All my heart
(You stole) and soul
(Yes, you stole) All my heart
(You stole) and soul
(Yes, you stole) Oh, you stole
(You stole) my heart
(Yes you stole) and soul...
Lil Red Corvette Girl
2020 ~ The Oldies Are Still “ The Best” 👏👏❤️👏👏
Kenny Dunhill
Hell fucking yeah
Johnny Marcello
Always will be
Nina Martinez
2021 still the greatest 🎶
MandyG
Watching American graffiti with my parents as a child introduced me into my love of every generation of music! My parents raised me right...and I’m proud to say that I love, and appreciate music I may never have never appreciated if not for my parents. They were before their time and I’m so thankful for that! 🎼 ♥️
krobigraubart
Lead Herb Cox passed away December 7, 2019. May he rest in peace.
Nina Martinez
Amen to that
krobigraubart
@Burt Blahnik Indeed!
Burt Blahnik
Sad to lose him
Cozy Cool
krobigraubart - Awwww man he did are you positive ? This is terrible news I'm so sorry to hear this - he had such a great innocent voice 😞