1. Jack Jones (born Jan… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists named Jack Jones.
1. Jack Jones (born Jan. 14, 1938, in Hollywood, Calif.) is a traditional pop singer, perhaps best known for his songs "I've Got Your Number" and "Wives and Lovers". The only son of actors Allan Jones and Irene Hervey, he released his first album in 1959 on Capitol Records, but he didn't find success until he moved to Kapp Records in the early 60s. During that decade, he was rated highly by contemporaries such as Frank Sinatra. Judy Garland even reportedly called him the best jazz singer in the world, though Jones was always a straight pop singer (even with contemporary material) and merely ventured in the direction of jazz. He has won two Grammy Awards.
Having toured for decades since his 60s heyday, Jones still performs concerts around the world and remains popular on the casino circuit. Many of his tunes are included in various mutli-artist compliation albums. Some of his best-known songs are "The Impossible Dream," " "Wives And Lovers" (1964 Grammy Award, Best Pop Male Performance)," "The Race Is On," "Lollipops and Roses" (1962, Grammy Award, Best Pop Male Performance), "Lady," and "The Love Boat Theme".
USA Billboard Hit Singles
"Lollipops and Roses," 1962, US #66
"Call Me Irresponsible," 1963, US #75
"Wives and Lovers" / "Toys in the Attic," 1963, US #14 / #92
"Love With the Proper Stranger," 1964, US #62
"The First Night of the Full Moon," 1964, US #59
"Where Love Has Gone," 1964, US #62
"Dear Heart," 1964, US #30
"The Race Is On," 1965, US #15 (Adult Contemporary #1)
"Seein' the Right Love Go Wrong," 1965, US #46
"Just Yesterday," 1965, US #73
"Love Bug," 1965, US #71
"The Impossible Dream (The Quest)," 1966, US #35 (Adult Contemporary #1)
"A Day In the Life of a Fool," 1966, US #62
"Lady," 1967, US #39 (Adult Contemporary #1)
"I'm Indestructible," 1967, US #81
"Now I Know," 1967, US #73
"Our Song," 1967, US #92
"Live for Life," 1967, US #99
"If You Ever Leave Me," 1968, US #92
2. "Jack Jones" is also an alias used by the duo of Dego Mcfarlane and Josh Wink on the album "Freezone 6, Fourth Person Singular". The two combined for the track "On my Todd."
3. Jack Jones (born Feb. 14, 1992, in Swansea, Wales) is the lead singer and guitarist for the band Trampolene. His debut double A side singles "Swim Up" and "It's Not My Thing" were released in July, 2018.
Something's Gotta Give
Jack Jones Lyrics
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Meets an old immovable object like me
You can bet just as sure as you live
Something's gotta give
Something's gotta give
Something's gotta give
Warms an old implacable heart such as mine
Don't say no because I insist
Somewhere, somehow
Someone's gotta be kissed
So, en garde, who knows what the fates might have in store
From their vast mysterious sky
I'll try hard ignorin' those lips that I adore
But how long can anyone try?
Fight, fight, fight, fight, fight it with all of our might
Chances are some heavenly star-spangled night
We'll find out just as sure as we live
Something's gotta give
Something's gotta give
Something's gotta give
Fight, fight, fight it with all of your might
Chances are that some heavenly star-spangled night
We'll find out just as sure as we live
Something's gotta give
Something's gotta give
Something's gotta give
Something's gotta give
Something's gotta give
Aw, let's tear it up
In "Something's Gotta Give," Jack Jones presents a classic situation of two opposing forces coming together. When an unstoppable force, represented by the irresistible smile of the other person, meets an immovable object, represented by Jones' old implacable heart, something has to give. The lyrics evoke the image of two people who are trying to resist their attraction to one another. Jones' deep, rich voice adds to the timeless quality of the song's message.
The metaphor that Jones uses in the lyrics is a clever way to express the feeling of being helpless when faced with something that is overwhelmingly powerful. The phrase "en garde" is used in the song to imply that Jones is ready for the challenge, even though he knows it will be difficult. The line "I'll try hard ignorin' those lips that I adore, but how long can anyone try?" encapsulates the anguished emotion that comes with trying to resist temptation.
Another interesting aspect of the song is the way it builds momentum. The repetition of "something's gotta give" creates a sense of mounting tension, as if Jones is trying to convince himself that he can overcome his desire. However, despite his best efforts, he knows that eventually, "we'll find out just as sure as we live" that something has to give. The song's final lines, "Aw, let's tear it up," are a release of all of the tension and frustration that Jones has been feeling throughout the song.
Line by Line Meaning
When an irresistible force such as you
When a person as charming as you are comes into my life
Meets an old immovable object like me
And meets me who has been unchanging for a long time
You can bet just as sure as you live
You can be certain
Something's gotta give
A change must happen
When an irrepressible smile such as yours
When your smile that cannot be stopped
Warms an old implacable heart such as mine
Touches my heart that has been unyielding for a long time
Don't say no because I insist
Do not decline my love because I am determined
Somewhere, somehow
At some point and somehow
Someone's gotta be kissed
We must kiss
So, en garde, who knows what the fates might have in store
So let us be ready for anything, we do not know what destiny holds for us
From their vast mysterious sky
From the vast and mysterious sky of fate
I'll try hard ignorin' those lips that I adore
I will try my best to ignore the person I love
But how long can anyone try?
But how long can a person keep trying?
Fight, fight, fight, fight, fight it with all of our might
Let us fight with all of our strength
Chances are some heavenly star-spangled night
The probability is that one night under the star-studded sky
We'll find out just as sure as we live
We will find out with certainty
Something's gotta give
A change must happen
Fight, fight, fight it with all of your might
Fight with every ounce of strength
Chances are that some heavenly star-spangled night
The probability is that one night under the star-studded sky
We'll find out just as sure as we live
We will find out with certainty
Something's gotta give
A change must happen
Something's gotta give
A change must happen
Aw, let's tear it up
Let us begin with great enthusiasm
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Johnny Mercer
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