Faye's showbiz career began at age 15 in nightclubs where she first became a star. She appeared in one Bing Crosby film; Double or Nothing singing After You. She wrote the song "Well All Right" recorded by the Andrews Sisters. Faye made her solo recording debut in 1936. Her act became infamous for including double entendres and references to homosexuality and lesbianism. Faye herself was bisexual and hinted at this frequently in her act; she would often playfully alter pronouns in love songs or weave her girlfriend's name into lyrics of song. For instance, she inserted "it's a Teri, Teri day" into "The Man I Love" and on national television sang "why do all the boys treat Teri so right" in "Shimmy Like My Sister Kate."
She recorded about a dozen albums for many different record companies, including Capitol Records and Imperial Records and jazz labels Verve Records and Bethlehem Records.
Faye was married twice In the late 1950s, a woman named Teri Shepherd became her manager and lifelong partner.
During in the 1960s, Faye suffered a number of health related problems brought on by a hip accident in 1958. She nevertheless continued to tour into the early 1980s. Peter Allen credits her as a major influence. She returned to film in 1978, playing a madam in the Louis Malle film Pretty Baby. Faye retired shortly afterward. At the time of her death in 1991, Faye was living with Teri Shepherd.
Shepherd discusses her relationship with Faye (alongside clips of the singer in performance) in Bruce Weber's 2001 film Chop Suey.
Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me
Frances Faye Lyrics
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But they wouldn't hurt you, not much
Since everyone spread the story
With his own little personal touch
Do nothin' till you hear from me
Pay no attention to what's said
Why people tear the seam of anyone's dream
Do nothin' till you hear from me
At least consider our romance
If you should take the word of others you've heard
I haven't a chance
True I've been seen with someone new
But does that mean that I'm untrue
When we're apart the words in my heart
Reveal how I feel about you
Some kiss may cloud my memory
And other arms may hold a thrill
But please do nothin' till you hear it from me
And you never will
Do nothin' till you hear from me
Do nothin' till you hear from me
Pay no attention to what's said
Why people tear the seam of anyone's dream
Is over my head
Do nothin' till you hear from me
At least consider our romance
If you should take the word of others you've heard
I haven't a chance
True I've been seen with someone new
But does that mean that I'm untrue
When we're apart the words in my heart
Reveal how I feel about you
Some kiss may cloud my memory
And other arms may hold a thrill
But please do nothin' till you hear it from me
And you never will
Frances Faye's song "Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me" is a beautiful ballad that tells the listener not to believe everything they hear about someone, especially when it comes to matters of the heart. The first verse suggests that everyone has their own version of the story, and it often gets embellished with their own personal touch. The second verse takes a stronger tone and advises the listener to pay no attention to what is being said, as it is often "over my head" as to why people go out of their way to tear apart someone's dream.
The main chorus emphasizes the need to hold off on making any decisions or judgments until hearing from the person in question. They plead with their lover to "at least consider our romance" before believing any rumors they may hear. The bridge acknowledges that they may have been seen with someone new, but it doesn't necessarily mean they are untrue. They reassure their lover that the words in their heart when they're apart reveal how they truly feel about them.
The lyrics are a cautionary tale about believing everything you hear and not jumping to conclusions. It speaks to the importance of communication and being upfront with the people you care about. The lyrics are also a reflection of the societal norms and expectations of the time, where infidelity was frowned upon, and rumors could quickly ruin a person's reputation.
Line by Line Meaning
Someone told someone and someone told you
Rumors were spread about me and eventually reached you through several people.
But they wouldn't hurt you, not much
The rumors aren't too harmful, but they could definitely influence your perception of me.
Since everyone spread the story with his own little personal touch
As the rumors were passed along, each person added their own spin to the story, making it bigger and more complicated.
Do nothin' till you hear from me
Don't believe anything you hear about me until you hear it straight from me.
Pay no attention to what's said
Don't give any weight to the rumors or what other people are saying.
Why people tear the seam of anyone's dream is over my head
I don't understand why people feel the need to spread false rumors that could damage someone's reputation and relationships.
At least consider our romance
Our relationship is worth protecting and you should take that into account when hearing rumors.
If you should take the word of others you've heard, I haven't a chance
If you believe everything you hear without asking me about it, then our relationship doesn't stand a chance.
True I've been seen with someone new, but does that mean that I'm untrue
Yes, I have been seen with someone else, but that doesn't mean I'm cheating on you.
When we're apart the words in my heart reveal how I feel about you
When we're not together, I still have feelings for you that are true and sincere.
Some kiss may cloud my memory and other arms may hold a thrill
I may have experienced something new and exciting, but that doesn't change my feelings for you.
But please do nothin' till you hear it from me
Again, don't believe anything you hear until you hear it directly from me.
And you never will
Because I will always communicate with you truthfully and won't let rumors come between us.
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, MUSIC SALES CORPORATION
Written by: DUKE ELLINGTON, BOB RUSSELL
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Gary Martin
I bought this album when it first came out. I never ever get tired of it. So great.
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