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.
Song from Moulin Rouge
Joni James Lyrics
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I worry and wonder.
Your lips may be near,
but where is your heart?
It's always like this,
I worry and wonder.
You're close to me here,
It's a sad thing to realize
that you've a heart that never melts.
When we kiss, do you close your eyes,
pretending that I'm someone else?
You must break the spell,
this cloud that I'm under.
So please won't you tell, darling,
where is your heart?
The Song from Moulin Rouge by Joni James is a beautiful ballad that revolves around the theme of unrequited love. The artist starts by expressing her doubts and concerns whenever she kisses her significant other. She wonders if the kisses are just empty gestures or if there is any real emotion involved. The phrase "Your lips may be near, but where is your heart?" reflects her uncertainty and confusion about the state of their relationship.
As the song progresses, the artist reveals the depth of her emotions and how she longs for her lover to reciprocate her feelings. She realizes that her lover has a heart that never melts and wonders if they are truly present or lost in thoughts of someone else. She implores her lover to break the spell of her unrequited love by revealing their true intentions. The song ends with the poignant question "Where is your heart?" which encapsulates the central theme of the song.
Overall, the Song from Moulin Rouge is a hauntingly beautiful composition that explores the complex emotional landscape of unrequited love. Joni James's emotive rendition of the song adds an extra layer of depth and vulnerability to the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
When ever we kiss,
I worry and wonder.
Each time we share a kiss, I can't help but feel concerned and unsure.
Your lips may be near,
but where is your heart?
Even though we may be physically close, I can't help but wonder if your heart is truly present.
It's always like this,
I worry and wonder.
You're close to me here,
but where is your heart?
This feeling of worry and uncertainty is a constant in our relationship, no matter how physically close we are.
It's a sad thing to realize
that you've a heart that never melts.
I've come to the realization that your heart is not easily swayed or touched by the love we share.
When we kiss, do you close your eyes,
pretending that I'm someone else?
I can't help but wonder if, during our intimate moments, you're imagining someone else instead of truly being present with me.
You must break the spell,
this cloud that I'm under.
I need you to help me break this feeling of uncertainty and worries that's been weighing on me.
So please won't you tell, darling,
where is your heart?
I'm pleading with you to open up and be honest with me about where your heart truly lies.
Lyrics © CONSALAD CO., Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Georges Auric, William Engvick, Jacques Larue
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Dearly Beloved
Lyrics:
When ever we kiss,
I worry and wonder.
Your lips may be near,
but where is your heart?
It's always like this,
I worry and wonder.
You're close to me here,
but where is your heart?
It's a sad thing to realize
that you've a heart that never melts.
When we kiss, do you close your eyes,
pretending that I'm someone else?
You must break the spell,
this cloud that I'm under.
So please won't you tell, darling,
where is your heart?
Henry Horner
I've always liked her music. Joni James deserves our praise and recognition.
Henry Horner
Best of all, she is so good you don't have to blast her at ear-shattering volume. But that's the real difference between the great music of the 1950s and 60s and the aural trash you hear blasting today.
joven viray
such beautiful song and perfect lyrics. The voice is is so relaxing that makes me feel like hearing it always
Archie Morrison
Such a beautiful voice. I could listen to her all the time
Randy Benjamin
A few months ago, I woke up with this song running around inside my head. I hadn't heard it in a long time and didn't even know the TITLE . Took me some searching, but in doing so I 'discovered' Joni James . How wonderful ! What a great singer, what a great song ! Now I've a dozen of her songs in my MP3 player, but "Heart" is my favorite.
Dearly Beloved
Lyrics:
When ever we kiss,
I worry and wonder.
Your lips may be near,
but where is your heart?
It's always like this,
I worry and wonder.
You're close to me here,
but where is your heart?
It's a sad thing to realize
that you've a heart that never melts.
When we kiss, do you close your eyes,
pretending that I'm someone else?
You must break the spell,
this cloud that I'm under.
So please won't you tell, darling,
where is your heart?
Ken Napier
I love Joni. My wife is like her in so many ways. If she could only sing!
Honey Bunch
Simply Beautiful!
Janet Ravnell
I love this song
Richard Goscicki
Brings me back to high school days in Brooklyn. I remember Zsa Zsa Gabor singing it. Jose Ferrer was a great actor. Great scene: Can-can dancer is being mocked on a street corner by a nasty mob. Toulouse Letrec comes walking by and says, "I remember you, La Goulou." One of the most touching scenes of all cinema.