In Chicago, she began recording for small soul labels and worked with soon-to-be big name producers Ike Turner and Curtis Mayfield until 1963, when she was picked up by Vee-Jay Records. While recording for Vee-Jay, she released several minor hits including "You're No Good" and the catchy "The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss)" which was her biggest solo hit. It peaked at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was #1 on the Cashbox R&B chart.
Her other hits included "I Can't Hear You", "Getting Mighty Crowded", and several duets with Jerry Butler, including "Let It Be Me" which made the US Top 5 in 1964 and was another Cashbox R&B number 1. After Vee-Jay folded in 1966, she recorded for several other labels including Uni, Fantasy, and ABC.
She had another major success in 1969 with "There'll Come A Time", which rose to #2 on the Billboard R&B charts and topped the Cashbox chart. While most of her later work could not match the success she had with Vee-Jay, there were other R&B hits with "It's Been A Long Time" and "I Got To Tell Somebody" in 1970. Her final recording came out in 1980. Her awards include the BMI Pop Award, both for 1964 and 1991, and the BMI R&B Award for 1964.
Its In His Kiss
Betty Everett Lyrics
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How can I tell if he loves me so
Is it in his eyes, oh no you'll be deceived
Is it in his eyes, oh no you'll make believe
If you want to know, if he loves you so
It's in his kiss
That's where it is, oh yeah
In his warm embrace, oh no that's just his arm
If you want to know, if he loves you so
It's in his kiss
That's where it is, oh it's in his kiss
That's where it is, oh-oh
Kiss him and squeeze him tight
And find out what you want to know
If it's love, if it really is
It's there in his kiss
How 'bout the way he acts, oh no that's not the way
And you're not listening to all I say
If you want to know, if he loves you so
It's in his kiss, that's where it is
Oh yeah it's in his kiss, that's where it is
Oh-oh, kiss him and squeeze him tight
And find out what you want to know
If it's love, if it really is
It's there in his kiss
How 'bout the way he acts, oh no that's not the way
And you're not listening to all I say
If you want to know, if he loves you so
It's in his kiss
That's where it is, oh yeah it's in his kiss
That's where it is, oh it's in his kiss
The lyrics of Betty Everett's song "It's in His Kiss" explore the age-old question of how to tell if someone truly loves you. The singer expresses her desire to know whether her partner loves her or not, wondering if she can find the answer by looking into his eyes or at his face. However, she warns the listener not to be deceived by appearances or charm, as they can be misleading.
The refrain of the song declares that the answer to whether or not someone loves you is in their kiss. The singer suggests that by kissing your partner and holding them tight, you can find out if it's true love or not. The verses continue to caution against looking for signs in how someone acts, as that might not reveal anything about their true feelings. The song ends with the affirmation that "it's in his kiss", repeating the message that true love can be found in the physical expression of affection.
Overall, "It's in His Kiss" is a catchy and upbeat song with a fun and slightly cheesy message. The lyrics encourage listeners to enjoy the physical aspects of a relationship and not overthink things too much. The song has endured as a classic of 1960s pop music and has been covered by many other artists over the years.
Line by Line Meaning
Does he love me, I want to know
The singer wonders if the person she likes truly loves her.
How can I tell if he loves me so
The singer wants to know how to determine if the person she likes loves her.
Is it in his eyes, oh no you'll be deceived
The singer thinks that looking into the person's eyes won't reveal their true feelings.
Is it in his eyes, oh no you'll make believe
The singer believes that looking into the person's eyes will only make it seem like they love her.
If you want to know, if he loves you so
The singer suggests that if someone wants to know if the person they like loves them, they should pay attention to a certain action.
It's in his kiss
The singer reveals that the way to know if someone loves you is through their kiss.
That's where it is, oh yeah
The singer reiterates that the kiss is where the answer lies.
Or is it in his face, oh no it's just his charm
The singer dismisses the idea that someone's face or charm can reveal if they love you.
In his warm embrace, oh no that's just his arm
The singer also dismisses the idea that someone's warm embrace can reveal if they love you, as it's just their arm around you.
Oh it's in his kiss
The singer repeats that the answer lies in the person's kiss.
Kiss him and squeeze him tight
The singer advises the listener to kiss and embrace the person tightly to find out if they love them.
And find out what you want to know
The singer encourages the listener to take action and find out the truth for themselves.
If it's love, if it really is
The singer clarifies that the answer they're looking for is whether the person truly loves them or not.
How 'bout the way he acts, oh no that's not the way
The singer again dismisses the notion that the person's actions alone can reveal if they love you.
And you're not listening to all I say
The singer implies that the listener is not paying attention to what she's suggesting.
That's where it is, oh yeah it's in his kiss
The singer reiterates that the truth lies in the kiss.
Oh it's in his kiss
The singer emphasizes once again that the answer the listener is looking for is in the person's kiss.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Rudy Clark
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@dmitryalex9128
Слушать легендарную Бетти Эверетт в 2024 по прошествии 60 лет просто замечательно,ее голос ,какая она красивая,и ее исполнение песни вызывает только восхищение....эта песня замечательна в ее исполнении слушать одно удовольствие)😊😊
@Grace-tc1lq
How can anyone not want to sing along with her? That smile is so contagious! 💃🕺👏👏
@HisAndHersToo
I'm so glad my dad raised me to love good music!
@ceecee328
Same!!!
@gavinstevens4025
Beautiful Betty ❤ sing up sweetheart, just wonderful 👌🏼
@deefagon6148
Her facial expressions whilst singing this song are magical
@sarahandrade813
She is adorable and her voice is so beautiful
@goodmaninabadtime117
We need music like this again.
@truelove5219
The sixties come back big time with this song.
@marirosemagsino8774
This song and singer are underrated, imho.