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.
I Still Get Jealous
Joni James Lyrics
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When they look at you
I may not show it
But I do
It's more than I can bear
When they start to stare
Guess they think you're
I still get jealous
When we kiss goodnight
Unless you hold me
Extra tight
And, dear, I know a secret
You didn't think I knew
I still get jealous
Cause it pleases you
I still get jealous when
We kiss, kiss goodnight
Unless you hold me
Extra tight
And, dear, I know a secret
You didn't think I knew
I still get jealous
Cause it pleases y-o-you
I still get jealous
Cause it pleases y-o-you
Yeah, I still get jealous
Cause it pleases you, yeah
The song "I Still Get Jealous" by Joni James talks about how the singer still gets jealous even though they try to hide it. The jealousy arises when other people look at their partner and admire them for their qualities, and the singer feels that their partner is too good to be true. When they kiss goodnight, the singer still feels jealous unless their partner holds them extra tightly. The secret that the singer knows is that they still get jealous because it pleases their partner.
The lyrics showcase the vulnerability of the singer and their insecurities about the relationship. They are aware of their jealousy and try to hide it, showing that they value their partner and do not want to risk losing them. The line "cause it pleases you" highlights the importance of making the partner happy and sacrificing personal feelings for the sake of the relationship.
Overall, "I Still Get Jealous" is a poignant song that highlights the complexities of love and relationships. It shows that jealousy can be a natural emotion but must be handled carefully to maintain a healthy relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I still get jealous
I become envious
When they look at you
When other people give attention towards you
I may not show it
I might not display it openly
But I do
But I still feel the emotion
It's more than I can bear
It's intolerable for me
When they start to stare
When their gaze continues on you for too long
Guess they think you're
I assume they believe you are
Too good to be true
That you seem too perfect or unreal
I still get jealous
I become envious
When we kiss goodnight
When we give each other a farewell kiss
Unless you hold me
If you don't embrace me
Extra tight
With more pressure and closeness
And, dear, I know a secret
And, my love, I have knowledge that's unknown
You didn't think I knew
That you thought I wasn't aware of
Cause it pleases you
Because it satisfies and gratifies you
I still get jealous when
I become envious even when
We kiss, kiss goodnight
We give each other a goodbye kiss
Cause it pleases y-o-you
Because it satisfies and gratifies you
Yeah, I still get jealous
Yes, I still become envious
Cause it pleases you, yeah
Because it satisfies and gratifies you
Contributed by Charlie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
lateforbreakfast
Great band backing with an excellent drum beat, good to hear Joni is still singing just show if your talented and good at what you do you can stand the test of time.
Robert Grant
She had such a nice voice,where is she today?
MrGotsquashed
@CatsPjamas1 It's nice to hear of great success stories in music from musicians of the good ol' days!
CatsPjamas1
@Crockerish Joni is working on finishing two new albums and she still sings live on occasion.
mrob75
Hey CATS PJ....Here's a classic example of MGM moguls being nostalgic for their younger days of the 1940s and crafting this musical standard for 29-year-old "Joni"... I like the way she goes out with a BANG at the end...Very unlike her work. I'm wondering what Connie Francis might have done with this song putting a Jo-Ann Campbell spin on this....Might have climbed higher for Connie for this was the era when Connie could do no wrong.
Midnight Ventures
I like them both. Connie had that waling, whining type of voice. I think Joni had a more traditional voice. I'm 44 and heard these from my parents. Been hooked since.
mrob75
exactly!....Reminds me when the early 70s were nostalgic for the rock 'n roll years of the 1950s.
CatsPjamas1
I think it's quite likely that Joni's later hits like this one, and There Goes My Heart were inspired by Connie Francis's success with old standards around this time. For a period, it became trendy to record old hits with a new '50's rockaballad beat after "Who's Sorry Now" took off like a rocket. Great times and great music!
richard reese
Ms. James should get jealous of all the gals who can carry a tune.