Moore began singing with her church choir at the age of five, and eventually became a soloist. She formed a vocal group The Poppies who had hits in 1966 with the songs "Lullaby of Love" and "He's Ready".
By the mid-1970s Moore had begun a career as a solo vocalist, and released a series of best-selling singles and albums. Among her hits of this period was "Misty Blue" (featuring backing vocals by her "Poppies" bandmate Fern Kinney). The song reached number 1 on the Billboard R&B chart and number 3 on the pop chart, saving her record label, Malaco, from bankruptcy. Her next two singles were "I Believe You" (later covered by The Carpenters) and a cover version of the Willie Nelson song "Funny How Time Slips Away". Both songs reached the R&B Top 10.
Moore stopped performing for several years, returning in 1986 with a gospel album Giving It Straight To You. She went back to her original label Malaco in the 1990s, where her albums included More Moore (1997). As of 2002 she continues to perform, and has released albums on Farish Street Records of Mississippi.
Don't Let Go
Dorothy Moore Lyrics
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Don't let go, Don't let go.
Come on, baby, it's time to rock,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
I'm so happy I got you here,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
Keeps me grinnin' from ear to ear.
Don't let go, Don't let go.
Ah shucks, I wouldn't stop for a million bucks.
I love you so, Just hold me tight.
Don't let go!
Thunder, lightening, wind and rain,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
Love is stormin' inside my brain,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
I'm so eager, I'm nearly dyin',
Don't let go, Don't let go.
You've been keepin' your lips from mine.
Oo-wee, This feelin's killin' me;
Ah shucks, I wouldn't stop for a million bucks.
I love you so, Just hold me tight.
Don't let go!
Hound dog barkin' up side the hill,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
Love is draggin' him thru the mill,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
If it wasn't for havin' you,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
I'd be barkin' and howlin' too.
Oo-wee, This feelin's killin' me;
Ah shucks, I wouldn't stop for a million bucks.
I love you so, Just hold me tight.
Don't let go!
One day, baby, you'll quit me yet,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
I'll be cryin' and soakin' wet,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
One thing, baby, I'll never stand,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
Your lips kissin' some other man.
Oo-wee, This feelin's killin' me;
Ah shucks, I wouldn't stop for a million bucks.
I love you so, Just hold me tight.
Don't let go!
Just hold me tight, Don't let go!
Dorothy Moore's "Don't Let Go" is a song that combines different sounds and emotions, leaving the listeners with a feeling of happiness and love. The song is about a couple enjoying their time together, but with the fear of losing each other, the lyrics advise the partner to hold on to the relationship tightly.
In the first verse, the singer mentions the time and the excitement of the night. The repetition of the words "Don't let go" emphasizes the importance of not losing each other throughout the song. The singer expresses her happiness and joy of being with her partner and how it keeps her "grinning from ear to ear." The chorus expresses the powerful feeling that overwhelms the singer with the repetition, "This feeling's killing me. Ah shucks, I wouldn't stop for a million bucks. I love you so, just hold me tight. Don't let go!"
The second verse describes a stormy, rainy night, and how love is brewing inside the singer's mind. The singer is eager and nearly dying to kiss her partner, but she is holding back. In the third verse, the singer compares her love for her partner to a hound dog's love for its owner, fiercely loyal, and jealous. The verse ends with the singer stating that she wouldn't stop loving her partner, even for a million bucks.
The final verse concludes the song with an air of uncertainty, with the singer fearing that her partner might leave her. She begs her lover not to ever kiss someone else and promises to cry and feel terrible if that occurs.
Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of a powerful and passionate relationship that faces challenges but holds on to love tightly.
Line by Line Meaning
Hear that whistle, it's ten o'clock.
It's time to get ready for some fun.
Come on, baby, it's time to rock,
Let's have a good time and dance together.
I'm so happy I got you here,
I'm glad you're with me to share this moment.
Keeps me grinnin' from ear to ear.
I'm smiling so much because of the joy you bring me.
Oo-wee, This feelin's killin' me;
I'm overwhelmed by how much I love you.
Ah shucks, I wouldn't stop for a million bucks.
There's nothing that could make me let go of you.
I love you so, Just hold me tight.
I want to feel your love and affection.
Thunder, lightening, wind and rain,
Even in the midst of a storm, my love for you remains strong.
Love is stormin' inside my brain,
I'm consumed with thoughts of love for you.
You've been keepin' your lips from mine.
I'm waiting for you to kiss me.
Hound dog barkin' up side the hill,
Even the dog can feel the love in the air.
Love is draggin' him thru the mill,
Love can affect anyone, even a hound dog.
If it wasn't for havin' you,
I don't know what I would do without you in my life.
I'd be barkin' and howlin' too.
I would be lonely and sad without you.
One day, baby, you'll quit me yet,
I'm afraid of losing you someday.
I'll be cryin' and soakin' wet,
I'll be heartbroken and crying if you leave me.
Your lips kissin' some other man.
The thought of you with another man breaks my heart.
Just hold me tight, Don't let go!
Please stay with me and hold me close.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JESSE ALBERT STONE
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Invisible Sun
I know this single had originally failed to chart. If the DJ had played the flipside instead it would have definitely put her back on the map a year before Misty Blue made history.
Stephen Sutcliffe
Thank you very much for the upload.the A side does not appear to have been on here.the b side is already up on here so it is very much appreciated to hear her version of the song I may be wrong but I think that it was first recorded by roy hamilton back in 1958 but it has been covered by other artists notable versions by the manhattan transfer and tony orlando.thank you again.