Heatherton began her career as a child actress and received her first sustained national exposure in 1959 as a semi-regular on The Perry Como Show, playing an exuberant teenager with a perpetual crush on the fiftyish "Mr. C." Another middle-aged crooner who was the object of her on-screen adoration was Dean Martin who invited her to perform numerous times on his popular 1965-74 NBC Thursday night TV variety show, starting with the premiere episode of September 16, 1965. From June to September 1968, along with Frank Sinatra, Jr., she co-hosted Martin's summer substitute musical comedy hour, Dean Martin Presents the Golddiggers. She also made multiple appearances on the many other variety shows proliferating 1960s television, such as The Andy Williams Show, The Hollywood Palace, The Ed Sullivan Show and This is Tom Jones.
Her two 45rpm record releases, "Hullaballoo" (Coral, 1965) and "When You Call Me Baby" (Decca, 1966) sold poorly but, since the '70s, both have become very sought after in the UK among Northern Soul collectors, the Decca offering now changing hands among dealers and collectors for three-figure sums.
Particularly memorable was her guest shot on a May 1969 Tonight Show, where she energetically coached Johnny Carson on the finer points of dancing "The Frug." Vietnam War veterans and that era's TV viewers remember her as a long-time member of Bob Hope's USO troupe who, between 1965 and 1977, entertained the GIs with her singing, dancing and provocatively revealing outfits. Excerpts from the USO tours were televised as part of Hope's long-running series of NBC monthly specials, culminating in the top-rated Christmas shows, where Heatherton's segments were regularly featured.
I'm Sorry
Joey Heatherton Lyrics
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That I was such a fool
I didn't know love could so cruel
You tell me mistakes
Are part being young,
But that doesn't right
I'm sorry, so sorry
Please accept my apology,
But love is blind
And I was too blind to see
In Joey Heatherton's song "I'm Sorry", the singer is apologizing for being naïve about love and for the mistakes they made. In the first verse, the singer expresses their regret for acting foolishly and not realizing how cruel love could be. They acknowledge their mistake and beg their partner's forgiveness for their actions. The second verse reveals that the singer has been informed that making mistakes is a part of being young, but they feel that this does not excuse the pain they have caused their partner. Despite this, the singer hopes that their apology will be accepted.
What makes this song poignant is the revelation that love is blind, a commonly used phrase to describe how love can obscure our judgment and vision. The singer realizes that their inability to see clearly ultimately led to their actions, which caused pain to their partner. The regret and heartbreak present in the song make it a relatable anthem for anyone who has made mistakes in love and wants to make things right.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sorry, so sorry
I deeply regret my actions
That I was such a fool
I now realize how foolish I was
I didn't know love could so cruel
I was unaware how much pain love could cause
You tell me mistakes
You have informed me that errors happen
Are part being young,
Mistakes are common when young
But that doesn't right
However, this does not excuse my behavior
The wrong that's been done
I am aware of the harm my actions caused
I'm sorry, so sorry
Once again, I express my regret
Please accept my apology,
I ask for your forgiveness
But love is blind
I was unable to see the negative aspects of my behavior due to my strong emotions
And I was too blind to see
I realize now that my lack of insight resulted in my mistakes
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: RONNIE SELF, DUB ALLBRITTEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kamee Lear
The best version of this song!!
Andreas Modugno
Brenda Lee OWNS this song. Her version, the original version, reached #1 on the Billboard Top 100 and is one of the definitive pop songs of the 1960's. Brenda Lee was only 15 years old when she recorded the song as the B side of a 45.
Asgard Training Center
IMHO, Heatherton puts Lee in the shade on this song. Joey's voice is so enjoyable to listen to. As an entertainer, she did have it all - looks, shape, voice, dance talent..... Unique suggestive appearance and style.
mydogblue1
This woman had it all ! She put Rachael to shame .
Ge Ki
Joey Heatherton sounds so great on this song. Her pitch is perfect, and her voice is so much richer than Brenda Lee's. As great as Lee was, her voice reminds me of a chipmunk.
Joe Ede
Billboard’s Hot 100. #87. 1972. #underrated