Born in Royal, Nebraska, Hering began playing piano at age three, and at age six started formal study in classical piano. She studied classical piano and voice at Sacred Heart in Omaha, Nebraska where she became interested in jazz.
After beginning her career at the Blackstone Hotel in Omaha she joined a United States Navy recruiting tour during World War II. In the late 1940s, she worked in Chicago clubs where she once was a supporting vocalist for Anita O'Day. She became known for what might be deemed torch songs.
She signed with Decca Records in 1951 and became known both for pop and jazz. The 1950s saw her at the height of her importance. In that decade she sang in a few films and in 1957 she had a top 30 hit with "Fire Down Below". After her switch to Capitol Records she had success doing interpretations of Cole Porter with Billy May arranging some of the more humorous examples.
In the 1960s she gave up music to teach and later moved to Hollywood to work on film composing with Hugo Friedhofer. She also wrote Interpreting Popular Music At The Keyboard during her final years. She died in Los Angeles of pneumonia in 1991.
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Jeri Southern Lyrics
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And if I perhaps misunderstood you,
Why have a fallin' out just when we're fallin' in love?
Tomorrow when skies are gettin' starry,
Wouldn't we get to feelin' sorry?
Why have a fallin' out just when we're fallin' in love?
And naturally upset us,
But people who have met us
All say we go hand in glove!
We've gotten along so very nicely,
Baby, and that's my point precisely,
Why have a fallin' out just when we're fallin' in love?
You wouldn't be angry with me, would you?
And if I perhaps misunderstood you,
Why have a fallin' out just when we're fallin' in love?
Tomorrow when skies are gettin' starry,
Wouldn't we get to feelin' sorry?
Why have a fallin' out just when we're fallin' in love?
Some differences may get us
And naturally upset us,
But people who have met us
All say we go hand in glove!
We've gotten along so very nicely,
Baby, and that's my point precisely,
Why have a fallin' out just when we're fallin' in love?
Why have a fallin' out just when we're fallin' in love?
Why have a fallin' out just when we're fallin' in love, in love?
In this song, "Just In Time," Jeri Southern sings about the fragility of relationships and how disputes can occur unexpectedly. She starts by asking her partner if he is angry with her and if she perhaps misunderstood him. She then questions why they would argue when they are in the early stages of falling in love. She goes on to suggest that they may feel remorseful the following day when they see the stars in the sky.
The chorus emphasizes the point that differences will arise in any relationship, and these conflicts may initially upset them. However, others have observed that they are an excellent couple, and they seem perfect for each other. Jeri then reminds her partner that they have been getting along very well, and there is no reason to argue when they are in the process of falling in love.
"Just In Time" is a romantic song where Jeri Southern entreats her partner to let go of any disagreements that might arise in their relationship as they are both just beginning to explore their love for each other. The song emphasizes the convenience and timeliness of the falling in love, and the singer tries to convince her partner that fighting at this point would be unwise.
Line by Line Meaning
You wouldn't be angry with me, would you?
Do you feel upset with me for any reason?
And if I perhaps misunderstood you,
If I didn't fully grasp what you were saying, forgive me?
Why have a fallin' out just when we're fallin' in love?
We've just started our relationship, why ruin it with an argument?
Tomorrow when skies are gettin' starry,
As we spend more time together, won't we just regret fighting?
Wouldn't we get to feelin' sorry?
Will we not feel remorseful for hurting each other?
Some differences may get us
We may have different opinions and beliefs
And naturally upset us,
And that could lead to disagreements and disappointment
But people who have met us
Others who have seen us together
All say we go hand in glove!
Notice how well we complement each other?
We've gotten along so very nicely,
We've enjoyed each other's company and conversation
Baby, and that's my point precisely,
That's exactly what I've been trying to say
Why have a fallin' out just when we're fallin' in love?
Why mar a promising relationship by arguing at the start?
Why have a fallin' out just when we're fallin' in love?
Can we not avoid an argument when we're just starting something new?
Why have a fallin' out just when we're fallin' in love, in love?
Let's not mess this up by fighting when we're trying to start a new romance.
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ILLINOIS BAPTISTE JACQUET, BOB RUSSELL, SIR CHARLES THOMPSON
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Muffett
So beautiful. I'm sure my parents loved this. I wish they had told me of all the songs they loved...but this one...I'm sure they did. Falling in love seems so difficult... until that right one does come along. You both know it. I wonder ... if he knows it ....that one.
Bob Bermel
Jeri was the female equal of Nat King Cole/ Her singing was always a smooth vocal and very romantic
Omar Ibrahim
She can just be her own without being compared to a man, Bob.
pgh45rpms
Jeri Southern's at her finest here, accompanied by songwriter Victor Young. The ballad came from the Robert Mitchum movie "One Minute to Zero". Although Jeri was the first to record "When I Fall in Love", she was at the start of her recording career in 1952. And RKO studio execs wanted to use a well-established singer... so they deferred to Doris Day.
ceb2633
Doesn't get better than this. Beyond lovely song and voice! Thank you.
michael berliner
This is not only the best recording ever of "When I Fall in Love" but (for me) the best recording of any ballad ever.
Martha McAndrews
What a beautiful voice! Thanks!
joplaw171
this lady had the most seductive voice i've ever heard,it brought on my puberty quite a bundle,bless you Jerri,I know the angles are enjoying that beautiful voice now.
HFritzson
Such a great singer. Plaintive, sensitive and unique. I love her.
Lois Sharbel
Her version was one of our special songs.....and still is mine. Lovely memories!