Her musical talent may have been inherited; her father Richard Whiting, was a famous composer of popular songs. She also had an aunt, Margaret Young, who was also a singer and popular recording artist in the 1920s. In her childhood her singing ability was already noticed, and at the age of only seven she sang for singer-lyricist Johnny Mercer, with whom her father had worked on some popular songs. In 1942, Mercer started Capitol Records with two partners, and signed her as one of their earliest recording artists.
Until the mid-1950s, she continued to record for Capitol, but as she ceased to record songs that charted as hits, switched to Dot Records in 1958 and to Verve Records in 1960. She came back to Capitol in the mid-1960s, then went to London Records in 1966. On London, Whiting landed one last major hit single in 1966, "The Wheel Of Hurt," which hit #1 on the Easy Listening singles chart.
She continued to sing into the 1990s.
During the 1950s, she was married to record executive Lou Busch, who also recorded semi-anonymously as the ragtime pianist Joe "Fingers" Carr. They had one daughter. Her late-life marriage to younger gay porn star Jack Wrangler raised many eyebrows. When they first began dating, he protested, "But I'm gay!" to which she replied, "Only around the edges, dear."
She died on January 10, 2011 at the age of eighty-six.
The Mistletoe Kiss Polka
Margaret Whiting Lyrics
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Go and find where the mistletoe's hung
And if standing there is a pretty miss
Get yourself a mistletoe kiss
If she looks at you with a wonderin' eye
Just pretend it's a big surprise
You can find romance and a lot of bliss
While your arm's around her,
Your heart says you've found her
And you won't astound her
With your "I love you"
When the party's over, there you are
What do you say to her Ma and Pa?
They will understand when you tell them this,
"Blame it on the Mistletoe Kiss!"
When the party starts and the night is young,
Go and find where the mistletoe's hung
And if standing there is a pretty miss
Get yourself a Mistletoe Kiss
If she looks at you with her wonderin' eyes,
Just pretend it's a big surprise
You can find romance and a lot of bliss
Through a simple Mistletoe Kiss
While your arm's around her,
Your heart says you've found her
And you won't astound her
With your "I love you"
When the party's over, there you are
What do you say to her Ma and Pa?
They will understand when you tell them this,
"Blame it on the Mistletoe Kiss!"
Lots of fun you're sure to miss,
If you don't get that Mistletoe Kiss
"The Mistletoe Kiss Polka" is a playful and lighthearted song about finding love and romance during the holiday season. The lyrics encourage listeners to seek out the mistletoe and use it as an opportunity to share a kiss with someone special. The song speaks to the magical and romantic atmosphere of holiday parties and the possibility of finding love in unexpected places.
The lyrics suggest that the mistletoe kiss can lead to romance and happiness, and that one should not be afraid to take the risk and make a move. The song also acknowledges the potential awkwardness of the situation, but encourages the singer to go for it anyway. The chorus repeats the idea that the mistletoe kiss can lead to romance and bliss, and that it is a simple and fun way to find love during the holiday season.
"The Mistletoe Kiss Polka" was written by songwriter Johnny Lange and composer Lew Porter in 1952. It was recorded by Margaret Whiting, a popular singer during the 1940s and 1950s, and became a hit that same year. The song has since become a holiday classic and has been covered by many artists over the years. The playful and upbeat melody, along with the festive lyrics, make it a popular addition to holiday playlists and radio stations during the Christmas season.
Line by Line Meaning
When the party starts and the night is young,
As soon as the gathering commences and the darkness prevails,
Go and find where the mistletoe's hung
Locate the spot where the sprig of mistletoe is attached
And if standing there is a pretty miss
In case a beautiful lady is present there
Get yourself a mistletoe kiss
Retrieve a kiss under the mistletoe
If she looks at you with a wonderin' eye
If she gazes at you with a bewildered expression
Just pretend it's a big surprise
Just act as if it is an unexpected occurrence
You can find romance and a lot of bliss
You will experience love and joy in abundance
Through a simple mistletoe kiss
By indulging in a mere peck on the cheek under the mistletoe
While your arm's around her,
Whilst you have your arm encircling her
Your heart says you've found her
Your heart tells you that you have discovered your soulmate
And you won't astound her
And you won't surprise her
With your "I love you"
By declaring your love for her
When the party's over, there you are
Once the event concludes, both of you will be there
What do you say to her Ma and Pa?
What will you address her parents as?
They will understand when you tell them this,
They will comprehend when you utter this
"Blame it on the Mistletoe Kiss!"
"Attribute it to the peck under the mistletoe!"
Lots of fun you're sure to miss,
You are bound to miss tons of amusement,
If you don't get that Mistletoe Kiss
In case you miss out on that kiss under the mistletoe
Writer(s): Carr, Popplewell
Contributed by Austin I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@haitramphamle8466
Lyrics
When the party starts and the night is young,
Go and find where the mistletoe's hung
And if standing there is a pretty miss
Get yourself a mistletoe kiss
If she looks at you with a wonderin' eye
Just pretend it's a big surprise
You can find romance and a lot of bliss
Through a simple mistletoe kiss
While your arm's around her,
Your heart says you've found her
And you won't astound her
With your "I love you"
When the party's over, there you are
What do you say to her Ma and Pa?
They will understand when you tell them this,
"Blame it on the Mistletoe Kiss!"
When the party starts and the night is young,
Go and find where the mistletoe's hung
And if standing there is a pretty miss
Get yourself a Mistletoe Kiss
If she looks at you with her wonderin' eyes,
Just pretend it's a big surprise
You can find romance and a lot of bliss
Through a simple Mistletoe Kiss
While your arm's around her,
Your heart says you've found her
And you won't astound her
With your "I love you"
When the party's over, there you are
What do you say to her Ma and Pa?
They will understand when you tell them this,
"Blame it on the Mistletoe Kiss!"
Lots of fun you're sure to miss,
If you don't get that Mistletoe Kiss
@sybil-roxanneclemons1333
Wonderful
@miajones9312
dope song
@jasonbourne5142
As a Hispanic i aprove.
@dchern
No you are not crazy this is great music.happy and gay
@Youngstown529
The GOP doesn't like gay people.
@jasonbourne5142
@Youngstown529 the original gay we do but not the new gay.
@georgehewett6243
Love the song, but not as a polka.