The Fontane Sisters
The Fontane Sisters (actually sisters-Marge, Bea and Geri Rosse) came from New Milford, New Jersey.
By the late 40s the girls were singing with Perry Como on his radio show, followed him to TV and sang on many of his records from 1949 through 1953, many of which were monster hits. The Fontane's were also signed to an artist's contract with RCA which was Perry's label.
At least 4 of their recordings landed on the Billboard Top 30 charts.
In 1954 the Fontanes left RCA and signed with Randy Wood's Dot Records. Read Full BioThe Fontane Sisters (actually sisters-Marge, Bea and Geri Rosse) came from New Milford, New Jersey.
By the late 40s the girls were singing with Perry Como on his radio show, followed him to TV and sang on many of his records from 1949 through 1953, many of which were monster hits. The Fontane's were also signed to an artist's contract with RCA which was Perry's label.
At least 4 of their recordings landed on the Billboard Top 30 charts.
In 1954 the Fontanes left RCA and signed with Randy Wood's Dot Records. Their first single for the label was a remake of an early 20th century hit HAPPY DAYS AND LONELY NIGHTS. The record charted at number 18 in Billboard and their hit string began. One of their follow up releases, HEARTS OF STONE, not only established them as recording stars, but also topped the Billboard charts. By the end of their chart career in 1959, the Fontanes had placed 24 singles on the Billboard Pop charts. A number of others were also listed on the Cashbox charts at a time when they ran to 40 or 50 places while Billboard charts had between 20 and 30 positions.
By the late 40s the girls were singing with Perry Como on his radio show, followed him to TV and sang on many of his records from 1949 through 1953, many of which were monster hits. The Fontane's were also signed to an artist's contract with RCA which was Perry's label.
At least 4 of their recordings landed on the Billboard Top 30 charts.
In 1954 the Fontanes left RCA and signed with Randy Wood's Dot Records. Read Full BioThe Fontane Sisters (actually sisters-Marge, Bea and Geri Rosse) came from New Milford, New Jersey.
By the late 40s the girls were singing with Perry Como on his radio show, followed him to TV and sang on many of his records from 1949 through 1953, many of which were monster hits. The Fontane's were also signed to an artist's contract with RCA which was Perry's label.
At least 4 of their recordings landed on the Billboard Top 30 charts.
In 1954 the Fontanes left RCA and signed with Randy Wood's Dot Records. Their first single for the label was a remake of an early 20th century hit HAPPY DAYS AND LONELY NIGHTS. The record charted at number 18 in Billboard and their hit string began. One of their follow up releases, HEARTS OF STONE, not only established them as recording stars, but also topped the Billboard charts. By the end of their chart career in 1959, the Fontanes had placed 24 singles on the Billboard Pop charts. A number of others were also listed on the Cashbox charts at a time when they ran to 40 or 50 places while Billboard charts had between 20 and 30 positions.
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Hearts of Stone
The Fontane Sisters Lyrics
Hearts made of stone
Will never break
For the love you have for them
They just won't take
You can ask them please
Please, please, please break
And all of your love
Is there to take
Yes, hearts of stone
Will cause you pain
Although you love them
They'll stop you just the same
You can ask them please
Please, please, please break
And all of your love
Is there to take
But they'll say no, no, no, no
No, no, no, no
No, no, no, no, no
Everybody knows
I thought you knew
Hearts made of stone
Yes, hearts of stone
Will cause you pain
Although you love them
They'll stop you just the same
You can ask them please
Please, please, please break
And all of your love
Is there to take
But they'll say no, no, no, no
No, no, no, no
No, no, no, no, no
Everybody knows
I thought you knew
Hearts made of stone
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Edward Ray, Rudolph Jackson
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Scouser on the Wirral
“Hearts Of Stone” was written by Eddie Ray and Rudy Jackson it was released first by the Jewels in September 1954, but the Hit Song by the Charms doing the 5th cover released their version in November 1954 and it topped the R&B chart and reached #15 on the pop chart , the Fontaine Sisters recorded their version the 7th cover in December 1954, that topped the pop chart.
Elvis Presley never recorded Hearts Of Stone in the studio or released it as a single he only sang this song Live on 15 January 1955 and that was unreleased for 44 years when it appeared for the first time on his “Sunrise” Compilation Album on 9 February 1999.
Pete Michael
This is the version I remember when I was 14. Just heard Otis Williams version and was completely unaware of its existence.
pianopappy
Me too, Pete. I was 14 when I bought the 45 single and still have it. But, the parts I liked best were the two sax solos, when the rhythm section switched to 4-to-the-bar and made it swing.
Pie
Personally prefer the Otis Williams version but can’t deny this one is peppy
Wolfgang
Having never heard this song before I vote for this version to be the most pleasant one.
Linda Easley
I honestly was surprised that a group like the Fontaine Sisters would do a jazzy rock n roll rendition of this song.
I have heard at least one other version of Hearts of Stone which came out in 1955 and was slower. I consider this the definitive version 👍
JIMOTOOLE1949
A cover of The Charms, who were a cover of the Jewels' original version. That essentially made this record a cover of a cover.
Don Scott
I love it!
Justin Almorado
And the rock and roll era begins
hillcresthiker
This did NOT begin Rock n Roll and the authentic recording of this record was the Jewels version