Discography
Heart And Soul
(It's No) Sin
Tell Me Why
Heart and Soull
A Garden In The Rain
Strange In Paradise
The Gang That Sang "Heart Of My Heart"
Mr. Sandman
Perfidia
Melody Of Love
Three Coins In The Fountian
I'm Yours
Should I
There Is A Tavern In The Town
You Brought Me Love
In Apple Blossom Time
Dream
So Long
Laughing On The Outside
Organ Gringer's Swing
La Rosita
Just Squeeze Me
I Understand
It's A Woman's World (From Woman's World)
Wedding Bells (Are Breaking Up That Old Gang Of Mine)
A pair of Philadelphia boys, Al Alberts and Dave Mahoney, finding themselves in the North Atlantic in the Navy in WWII, killed time by singing together. Joining two more local boys, Rosario and Louis, they formed the Four Aces, following in the footsteps of the Ames Brothers. Their first hit was "(It's No) Sin," which was shopped to no avail to New York record companies, and finally released by Al, who started his own record company, Victoria Records, to do it. The song peaked on Billboard's charts at #4 in 1951, and the Aces were quickly signed by Decca. The group-written "Tell Me Why," "A Garden in the Rain," "Perfidia," "I'm Yours" and "Heart and Soul" were next to climb high on the charts. Appearing frequently on TV, Aces singles "La Rosita," "Just Squeeze Me," "Laughing on the Outside" and "The Gang that Sang (Heart of My Heart)" were among 8 of the group's hits in 1952. "Stranger in Paradise" went to #2 on the charts, which the Aces finally topped with the theme from the movie "Three Coins in a Fountain." Popular hits "Dream" and "So Long," followed, and "Mr. Sandman" and "Melody of Love" scored in Billboard's top five before the floodgates of Rock 'n Roll opened in 1955, and even that year the Aces had another chart-topper with "Love is a Many Splendored Thing." "Heart" features 24 of the group's (all accompanied) upbeat, romantic tunes in a nicely done package with group history and photos. For smooth quintessential 50s pop harmonies, Four Aces win every time!
The Gang That Sang "Heart Of My Heart"
Four Aces Lyrics
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"Heart of my heart" brings back a memory
When we were kids on the corner of the street
We were rough and ready guys
But oh, how we could harmonize
"Heart of my heart" meant friends were dearer then
Too bad we had to part
To that gang that sang "Heart of my heart"
C'mon now, let's everybody sing!
"Heart of my heart", I love that melody
"Heart of my heart" brings back a memory
When we were kids on the corner of the street
We were rough and ready guys
But oh, how we could harmonize
"Heart of my heart" meant friends were dearer then (do-do-do-do-do)
Too bad we had to part (to part, to part, to part)
I know a tear would glisten if once more I could listen
To that gang that sang "Heart of my heart" (of my heart)
To that gang that sang "Heart of my heart" (of my heart!)
The Four Aces' song "The Gang That Sang 'Heart of My Heart'" is a loving reminiscence of a group of childhood friends who used to sing together. The singer longs to return to the old neighborhood to be with his friends Charlie, Joe, and Pete, and to hear their quartet sing once more by the cellar door. The melody of "Heart of My Heart" brings back fond memories of their youth, when they were "rough and ready guys" but could harmonize beautifully. The song reflects on how much more deeply friends meant to the singer in his youth, and how much he misses the time he spent with them.
Line by Line Meaning
I sometimes wish I was a kid again
I long for the carefree days of my childhood.
Down in the old neighborhood
In the place where I grew up.
Just to be with Charlie, with little Joe and Pete
To reunite with my childhood friends Charlie, little Joe, and Pete.
Boy, we had a quartette that was mighty hard to beat
We formed a group of four singers that was highly skilled and difficult to surpass.
I'd love to stand down by that cellar door
I would be thrilled to be close to the place where we used to sing together.
Just to hear that quartette sing once more
To listen to our quartet's music again would be amazing.
"Heart Of My Heart", I love that melody
I have a deep affection for the song "Heart Of My Heart."
"Heart Of My Heart" brings back a memory
The song "Heart Of My Heart" evokes a recollection of the past.
When we were kids on the corner of the street
In our youth, we used to gather on the street corner.
We were rough and ready guys
We were young and tough, not afraid of anything.
But Oh! How we could harmonize
Nevertheless, we were gifted at creating beautiful melodies together.
"Heart Of My Heart"
This phrase embodies the sentiment of our friendship during that time.
Meant friends were dearer then
The phrase "Heart Of My Heart" indicated that our friendship was highly valued.
Too bad we had to part
It is regrettable that we had to go our separate ways.
I know a tear would glisten if once more I could listen
If I had the opportunity to hear our quartet sing again, I would be moved to tears.
To that gang that sang "Heart Of My Heart"
This refers to the group of friends who sang "Heart Of My Heart" together.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ben Ryan
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KC REXX RILEY
My mom's 95. Just started singing it. She was having a hard time remembering who sang it. It's unbelievable technology. Pulled it up in 10 seconds. Amazing. Made my mom smile and sing along
Franchesca Carrasco
Gid Bless your Mom.... its great to remember.,Thanks
Frank Koob
At age 79 why would this song pop into my head this morning. I haven't thought about it for at least 60 to 70 years. I learned it from my parents' generation. My father did a lot of singing with his brothers. They were excellent.
Irish Patti
I was born in the 50's... in South Philadelphia... this was a Family Favorite ❣️
cbell847
Ditto
Ian Robertson
Reminds me of my Merchant Navy days. Big sing songs crammed into somebody's cabin. Beer flowing and different songs from different people and places. Happy days. Heart of my heart a favorite and here's me at 85 and it pops into my head. I was 23 years old at the time.
robertbabo
Reminds me of "teenage years", 80 yrs ago.
Sunshine
I sang this at my cousin's wedding when I was six years, I'm now 73 years & still remember the words.
Isabelle D.
My grandfather used to sing this when I was little before he passed away. He had Alzheimer's but he still remembered all his old favorite songs :) This is the first time I've heard the original version.
Lorna Alvarico
To me, the FOUR ACES group is one of the GREATEST WONDERS OF THE WORLD. Four talents moving as one with their immortal voices and songs. Is indeed FANTASTIC!!.. They're a great gift to mankind, never yet surpassed..thanks God for them!