She was the first American singer to record at Abbey Road Studios in England. Her fan base even included Asia and the Philippines. She had 7 top hits, including "Why Don't You Believe in Me?", "Your Cheating Heart," "Almost Always," and "Have You Heard?"
She married composer Tony Acquaviva in 1956. In 1964, she dropped out of the public eye to take care of him and did so until 1986, when Mr. Acquaviva passed away. She began to tour again in the 1990's. She was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Don't Tell Me Not to Love You
Joni James Lyrics
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Not to love you
I love you
Tell me I can't have you
Tear my dreams apart
Tell me if you have to
Make my heartaches start
[Chorus:]
But don't tell me
Not to love you
For I'll always love you
With all of my heart
[Verse:]
Tell me you can't be mine
Now or any day
Tell me that it's foolish
To go on this way
But don't tell me
Not to love you
For I'll always love you
Yes I'll always love you
No matter what you say
[Repeat verse 1]
But don't...
Don't tell me not to love you
For I'll always love you
Yes I'll always love you
No matter what you say
The song "Don't Tell Me Not to Love You" by Joni James is all about the singer's unwavering love for someone, even if circumstances make it difficult or impossible. The singer pleads with their love interest to not try to stop the love they feel even if they tell them that they can't have them or that they are foolish for continuing to hold onto their affection. The chorus specifically highlights the singer's determination to love this person no matter what they may say, expressing that the love has taken hold in their heart and cannot be denied.
The verse continues with the same plea, as the singer asks their love interest to tell them they can't be together or that it's silly to continue to hold out hope. Though their love may not be logical or even realistic, the singer wants to hold on to it regardless. This song expresses the desire to hold onto love and the hope that it brings, no matter how impossible it may seem.
Overall, "Don't Tell Me Not to Love You" is a heartfelt plea to hold onto love even in the face of obstacles. It emphasizes the power of love, and how it can sometimes make us do things that may not be logical or practical.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't tell me not to love you
I refuse to be told not to love you
Not to love you
Loving you is not an option, it's a part of me
I love you
My heart is filled with love for you
Tell me I can't have you
Tell me you're not mine, if you must
Tear my dreams apart
Crush my hopes and aspirations with your words
Tell me if you have to
If you feel the need to say it, go ahead
Make my heartaches start
Pain and suffering will ensue
But don't tell me
I beg of you not to say
For I'll always love you
My love for you will never die
With all of my heart
My heart is the vessel that holds my love for you
Tell me you can't be mine
Inform me that you will never belong to me
Now or any day
Not now, not tomorrow, not ever
Tell me that it's foolish
Let me know how unrealistic my love is
To go on this way
To hold on to something that can never be
Don't tell me not to love you
Please don't take my love away
Yes I'll always love you
My love for you is unwavering
No matter what you say
Your words cannot diminish my love
Repeat verse 1
Reaffirming my desire to love you
But don't...
Again, pleading for mercy
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joe a smythe
This tune is one of the reasons I will always love Joni. Thanks John
jtls8
Lovely song!
Theresa Chiorazzi
Is Joni James still alive she had a beautiful voice she had many hits in the fifties her ballads were always good listening she was pretty too Give her a listen
Wayne Brasler
Another song she recorded at this session, "Somewhere Someone Is Lonely" is just as terrific. Neither of these have made it to C.D. yet but Joni herself is aware of that and hopes to remedy it. When she sang "Don't Tell Me Not to Love You" at Blinstrub's, in the words of Variety's reviewer, "the roof came off the house." June Valli also recorded "Don't Tell Me Not to Love You."
Paper Darts
Her voice is like a glass staircase to the heaven that uplifts and carries your soul. The higher she sings, the better she sounds.
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TheLimePopsicle
You're welcome!