Born in Jacksonville, Florida, USA, Boone is a direct descendant of the American pioneer Daniel Boone. He grew up in Nashville, Tennessee, attended David Lipscomb College and began recording in 1954 for Republic Records. His 1955 version of "Ain't That a Shame" was a huge hit, selling far better than Fats Domino's original version. This set the stage for the early part of Boone's career, which focused on covering R&B songs by black artists for a white market. Previously, rock 'n' roll had had only limited exposure outside of the African American community. Pat Boone's pale covers gave attention to the more authentic original artists, such as Little Richard and Fats Domino and to rhythm and blues in general. In addition, the songwriters and copyright holders benefited even when individual artists did not.
In fact, only six of Boone's many hit singles were R&B covers, and only four of those were rockers. All were released in the first two years of his long career. These were "Ain't That a Shame" by Fats Domino and "Tutti Frutti" and "Long Tall Sally" by Little Richard, and "At My Front Door (Crazy Little Mama)" by the El Dorados. The other two R&B covers were well-chosen blues ballads, "I Almost Lost My Mind" by Ivory Joe Hunter and "Chains of Love," a hit for Big Joe Turner and later B.B. King that had been written by Ahmet Ertegun. By 1957, Boone was concentrating on the middle-of-the-road music that dominated his career. He never recorded another R&B cover.
Known as "The Kid in White Buck Shoes", Boone sported a clean-cut image that appealed to white [teens]] and parents. His singing style, a rich baritone, followed in the tradition of his idol, Bing Crosby. Preferring to carry on in the Crosby tradition, he soon began turning more and more to ballads. Some of his biggest hits included "Love Letters in the Sand" (with the instrumental break featuring Boone's whistling), "April Love", "Friendly Persuasion (Thee I Love)", and "Don't Forbid Me".
His teen idol popularity in the late 1950s was second only to that of Elvis Presley, and, like Presley, he soon tried his hand at acting. Boone's pictures included 1960's Journey to the Center of the Earth alongside Hollywood notable James Mason.
His recording of the theme song from the 1957 film April Love topped the charts for six weeks and was nominated for an Academy Award. Pat also wrote the theme song for the movie Exodus.
A devout born-again Christian, he was raised in the conservative Church of Christ, but has been a member of a Pentecostal church for more than thirty years. Boone has refused both songs and movie roles that he felt might compromise his standards, including a role opposite the decade's reigning sex symbol, Marilyn Monroe. Among his other achievements, he hosted a TV series in the late 1950s and began writing in the early 1960s, a series of self-help books for adolescents, including Twixt Twelve and Twenty.
The British Invasion effectively ended Boone's career as a hitmaker, though he continued recording throughout the 1960s. In the 1970s, he switched to gospel and country, and he continued performing in other media as well, most importantly radio. He is currently working as the disc jockey of a popular oldies radio show and runs his own record company which provides a much-welcomed outlet for new recordings by 1950s greats who can no longer find a place with the major labels.
Boone married Shirley Lee Foley, daughter of country music great Red Foley and singer Judy Martin, in 1953 and they had four daughters: Cherry, Lindy, Debby, and Laury. In the 1960s and 1970s the Boone family toured as gospel singers and made gospel albums, such as The Pat Boone Family and The Family Who Prays.
In the early 1990s, Boone joined Amway and spoke at many motivational seminars. He was also a distributor. He never reached the coveted Amway rank of Diamond.
In 1997, Boone released In a Metal Mood: No More Mr. Nice Guy, a collection of heavy metal covers revamped to fit his style. To promote the album, he appeared at the American Music Awards in black leather, shocking audiences and losing his respectability among his largest constituency, conservative Christians. He was then fired from Gospel America, a TV show on the Trinity Broadcasting Network. About a year later, the controversy died down and many fans, including Jack Hayford, accepted his explanation of the leather outfit being a "parody of himself". He was re-hired by Trinity Broadcasting and Gospel America was brought back.
In 2003, the Gospel Music Association of Nashville, Tennessee recognized his gospel recording work by inducting him into its Gospel Music Hall of Fame.
Boone and his wife live in Los Angeles, California. They are members of The Church on the Way in Los Angeles's San Fernando Valley. His one-time neighbor was Ozzy Osbourne and his family. Boone's cover of Osborne's song "Crazy Train" became the theme song for The Osbornes. (It appears on The Osbornes Soundrack.) Osborne said that Boone "never complained once" about living next door to his less-than-traditional family.
Boone once claimed to use his own surname in lieu of curse words when upset.
In 2006, Boone penned an article for WorldNetDaily in which he argued that Democrats and others who are against the Iraq War cannot, under any circumstances, be considered patriotic. He also recently was interviewed by Neil Cavuto on Fox News, where he expressed his outrage against the opponents of George W. Bush (namely the Dixie Chicks) that their criticisms of the President showed they did not "respect their elders". Another article defended Mel Gibson after the actor was recorded making an anti-Semitic rant. Despite their differing political views, Pat Boone is friends with the Reverend Jesse Jackson.
Don’t Forbid Me
Pat Boone Lyrics
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Darling, don't forbid me to hold you tight
Let me hold you in my lovin' arms
'Cause it's cold and I can keep you warm
Don't a forbid me to kiss your lips
Darling, don't forbid me to kiss your lips
Let me kiss you, please, baby, please
There's a strong west wind a-blowing
And there's a big blue moon above
And pretty baby, I'll be knowing
You need some heartwarming love
So don't forbid me to talk sweet talk
Darling, don't forbid me to talk sweet talk
Let me fill your little heart with fire
'Cause it's cold, so don't forbit my desire
It's so cold (it's so cold)
So don't forbit my desire (don't forbit my desire)
The lyrics to Pat Boone's "Don't Forbid Me" express a desire to hold, kiss, and talk sweetly to a lover in order to keep them warm on a cold night. The singer implores their lover not to forbid them from these acts of affection, as only they can warm their heart and body. The lyrics play into the motif of the cold night, emphasizing the warmth and comfort that comes from holding another person. They also highlight the singer's desire for their lover, both physically and emotionally, as they seek to fill their heart with fire.
The repetition in the chorus of "don't forbid me" emphasizes the singer's desperation to be close to their lover, even in the face of potential pushback. The use of the word "forbid" adds an element of urgency to the lyrics, suggesting that the singer feels as though their desire to be intimate with their lover is being threatened in some way. The use of the moon and the wind in the lyrics add an element of grandeur to the scene and help to build the romantic atmosphere.
Overall, the lyrics to "Don't Forbid Me" convey a desire for warmth, love, and intimacy, while celebrating the power of human connection to offer comfort and solace on cold nights.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't forbid me to hold you tight
I want to hold you tight, so please don't forbid me from doing so
Darling, don't forbid me to hold you tight
My love for you is so great that I beg you to allow me to hold you tight
Let me hold you in my lovin' arms
Please let me hold you close to my heart as a sign of my love and affection for you
'Cause it's cold and I can keep you warm
The cold weather is a perfect excuse for me to hold you tight as I keep you warm in my arms
Don't a forbid me to kiss your lips
Please allow me to kiss your lovely lips without any restrictions
Darling, don't forbid me to kiss your lips
My love for you is so strong that I cannot resist the urge to kiss your beautiful lips
Let me kiss you, please, baby, please
I am pleading with you to let me have the opportunity to give you a tender kiss
'Cause it's cold and your lips might freeze
Your lips might run the risk of freezing if I don't give you a warm kiss
There's a strong west wind a-blowing
The weather conditions are not favorable, and I want to do everything I can to keep you warm
And there's a big blue moon above
The beauty of the moon above further reminds me of the beauty of our love
And pretty baby, I'll be knowing
I am aware that you require my loving warmth to be safe in the cold weather
You need some heartwarming love
Your body needs the heat of my love to stay warm and comfortable
So don't forbid me to talk sweet talk
Please do not stop me from whispering sweet words into your ears
Darling, don't forbid me to talk sweet talk
I am begging you to let me tell you sweet things that will make you feel loved and special
Let me fill your little heart with fire
The words of love that I want to say to you will kindle a passionate fire in your heart
'Cause it's cold, so don't forbid my desire
The cold weather makes me crave your warmth and love even more, so please don't stop me from expressing my feelings
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Charles Singleton
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TFS
Don't forbid me to hold you tight
A-darlin', don't-a forbid me to hold you tight
Let me hold you in my lovin' arms
'Cause it's cold and I can keep you warm
A-don't-a forbid me to kiss your lips
A-darlin' don't-a forbid me to kiss your lips
Let me kiss you please, baby, please
'Cause it's cold and your lips might freeze
Well, there's a strong west wind a-blowin'
And there's a big blue moon above
And pretty baby, I've been knowin'
You need some heart-warmin' love
So don't-a forbid me to talk sweet talk
A-darlin' don't-a forbid me to talk sweet talk
Let me fill your little heart with fire
'Cause it's cold, so don't forbid my desire
It's so cold
(It's so cold)
So don't forbid-a my desire
(Don't forbid my desire)
sauquoit13456
On this day in 1957 {March 8th} "Don't Forbid Me"* by Pat Boone peaked at #2 {for 5 weeks} on the United Kingdom's National Music Express chart, for the five weeks it was #2, the #1 record for those five weeks was "Young Love" by Tab Hunter...
Also at the time Sonny James' version of "Young Love" was #11...
Between 1955 and 1962 Pat Boone had twenty seven records on the UK Singles chart, twelve made the Top 10 with one reaching #1, "I'll Be Home", for five weeks in June of 1956...
Patrick Charles Eugene Boone will celebrate his 86th birthday in three months on June 1st, 2020...
* Besides the above "Don't Forbid Me", he had three other records peak at #2 on the UK Singles chart, "Love Letters In The Sand" for seven non-consecutive weeks in August of 1957, "A Wonderful Time Up There" for one week in May of 1958, and "Speedy Gonzales" for four weeks in August of 1962...
And from the 'For What It's Worth' department, the remainder of the UK's Top 10 on March 8th, 1957:
At #3. "Knee Deep In The Blues" by Guy Mitchell
#4. "Singing The Blues" by Gut Mitchell
#5. "The Garden of Eden" by Frankie Vaughan
#6. "True Love" by Bing Crosby and Grace Kelly
#7. "Don't You Rock Me Daddy-O" by Lonnie Donegan
#8. "Friendly Persuasion" by Pat Boone
#9. "Long Tall Sally" by Little Richard
#10. "The Banana Boat Song" by Harry Belafonte {Shirley Bassey's version of "The Banana Boat Song" was at #12}...
Sai_san_thv
Don't forbid me to hold you tight
A-darlin', don't-a forbid me to hold you tight
Let me hold you in my lovin' arms
'Cause it's cold and I can keep you warm
A-don't-a forbid me to kiss your lips
A-darlin' don't-a forbid me to kiss your lips
Let me kiss you please, baby, please
'Cause it's cold and your lips might freeze
Well, there's a strong west wind a-blowin'
And there's a big blue moon above
And, pretty baby, I've been knowin'
You need some heart-warmin' love
So don't-a forbid me to talk sweet talk
Darlin' don't-a forbid me to talk sweet talk
Let me fill your little heart with fire
'Cause it's cold, so don't forbid my desire
It's so cold (it's so cold)
So don't forbid-a my desire
(Don't forbid my desire)
ecavuto
He may have gotten lots of wisecracks over the years but Pat was a hell of a singer with lots of great tunes, including this one.
Christopher Taylor
Yeah he was a respected singer back then, with an amazing voice
Kent Lewis
He was more at home as a crooner. It’s sad that his legacy has been tainted because he was marketed as a rock & roll singer. I prefer him singing standard pop like this & “Love Letters in the Sand”.
Adam Holtz
Fantastic hit song from 1957 !!! Pure perfection !!!
clayton swanson
Wow , I just love his songs. Brings back memories of my Mom, and my sister ,singing along on a Saturday afternoon. Had Pat's album spinning, I was just a kid, but I surely remember. Oh, and they would go on, and on, . Could nt stop playing Pat Boone's songs, or singing them. And its ,so good. I hope they never will. I remember Love Letters , Moody River, and my fave Dont Forbid Me.
Raw talent , .,with no computer interjection scrambling up crap. Timeless classics, like these, will never end, or be bettered ..
TFS
Don't forbid me to hold you tight
A-darlin', don't-a forbid me to hold you tight
Let me hold you in my lovin' arms
'Cause it's cold and I can keep you warm
A-don't-a forbid me to kiss your lips
A-darlin' don't-a forbid me to kiss your lips
Let me kiss you please, baby, please
'Cause it's cold and your lips might freeze
Well, there's a strong west wind a-blowin'
And there's a big blue moon above
And pretty baby, I've been knowin'
You need some heart-warmin' love
So don't-a forbid me to talk sweet talk
A-darlin' don't-a forbid me to talk sweet talk
Let me fill your little heart with fire
'Cause it's cold, so don't forbid my desire
It's so cold
(It's so cold)
So don't forbid-a my desire
(Don't forbid my desire)
Daniel Alejandro Alarcón Coya
Son estas canciones que te hacen querer haber vivido esa época
James Hepburn
Not as widespread a hit as "Love Letters In The Sand" or "April Love" among others, but it's one of my favorites.
Min Maung Maung
Truely marvellous!
Razeena Cader
One of my favorites singer