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.
I'll See You in My Dreams
Pat Boone Lyrics
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And I'll hold you in my dreams
Someone took you right out of my arms
Still I feel the thrill of your charms
Lips that once were mine
Tender eyes that shine
They will light my way tonight
I'll see you in my dreams
Oh, someone took you right out of my arms
Still I feel the thrill of your charms
Lips that once were mine
Tender eyes that shine
They will light my way tonight
I'll see you in my dreams
The song "I'll See You in My Dreams" by Pat Boone depicts the singer's longing for a lost love. The lyrics convey a sense of loss and a desire to hold onto memories. The chorus repeats the phrase "I'll see you in my dreams" and "Lips that once were mine, tender eyes that shine" creating a nostalgic atmosphere.
The line "someone took you right out of my arms" suggests that the separation was sudden and unexpected. Despite this, the singer remains enchanted with memories of the person they lost. The final lines "They will light my way tonight, I'll see you in my dreams" show the singer finding solace in the hope of reuniting with their lover, even if it's only in their dreams.
Overall, "I'll See You in My Dreams" is a song that captures the sorrow of losing someone dear and the heart's desire to hold onto memories. The lyrics, combined with Pat Boone's soothing voice, create a peaceful and uplifting experience.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll see you in my dreams
Even though you're not with me anymore, I will think of you and imagine you being with me in my dreams.
And I'll hold you in my dreams
In my dreams, I will be able to hold you close and feel your presence as if you were still here.
Someone took you right out of my arms
Someone came and took you away from me, even though I was holding onto you tightly.
Still I feel the thrill of your charms
Even though you're gone, I still feel the excitement and attraction that I had towards you.
Lips that once were mine
I used to kiss your lips and feel the connection that we had together.
Tender eyes that shine
Your eyes were always so gentle and full of light, which made me feel love and warmth towards you.
They will light my way tonight
Thinking about your eyes and their brightness will guide me through the darkness and sadness of being without you.
I'll see you in my dreams
Once again, I will imagine you being with me in my dreams, because that's the closest I can get to having you back in my life.
Lyrics © DistroKid, Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Gus Kahn, Isham Jones
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@margaretgaskell4958
Wonderful Pat Boone
I'll see you in my dreams
(I'll see you tonight)
Hold you in my dreams
(I'll hold you tonight)
Someone took you out of my arms
Still I feel the thrill of your charms
Lips that once were mine
Tender eyes that shine
They will light my way tonight
I'll see you in my dreams
Someone took you out of my arms
Still I feel the thrill of your charm
(Lips that once were mine)
Tender eyes that shine
They will light my way tonight
I'll see you in my dreams
(I'll see you, I'll hold you tonight in my dreams)
@drpkghoshmbbs
I will see you in my dreams
And I'll hold you in my dreams
Someone took you right out of my arms
Still I feel the thrill of your charms
Lips that once were mine
Tender eyes that shine
They will light my way tonight
Ill se you in my dreams.
Oh, someone took you right out of my arms
Still I feel the thrill of your charms
Lips that once were mine
Tender eyes that shine
They will light my way tonight
Ill se you in my dreams.
@lidiaelena100
Lonely days are long
Twilight sings a song
All the happiness that used to be
Soon my eyes will close
Soon I'll find repose
And in dreams
You're always near to me
I'll see you in my dreams
Hold you in my dreams
Someone took you right out of my arms
Still I feel the thrill of your charms
Lips that once were mine
Tender eyes that shine
They will light my lonely way tonight
I'll see you in my dreams
(instrumental break)
Lips that once were mine
Tender eyes that shine
They will light my way tonight
I'll see you in my dreams
They will light my lonely way tonight
I'll...see you in my dreams
@margaretgaskell4958
Wonderful Pat Boone
I'll see you in my dreams
(I'll see you tonight)
Hold you in my dreams
(I'll hold you tonight)
Someone took you out of my arms
Still I feel the thrill of your charms
Lips that once were mine
Tender eyes that shine
They will light my way tonight
I'll see you in my dreams
Someone took you out of my arms
Still I feel the thrill of your charm
(Lips that once were mine)
Tender eyes that shine
They will light my way tonight
I'll see you in my dreams
(I'll see you, I'll hold you tonight in my dreams)
@margaretgaskell4958
Thank you Tom golden song xxx
@isabellblair6915
still a lovely singer to this day 2019
@lou.jonesx
The song we played for my granddad's funeral.. he used to dance to this with my nan. Miss you Grandad, rest in peace, hope you enjoyed listening to this for your final rest. <3
@devinderp-
lord bless him
@francescodimare1494
This is the best version of this beautiful song!
@patrickomaracou7268
Joe Browns version with the ukelele is much better.
@alimolina4279
I love Pat Boone. This song and "Love Letters in the Sand" are my favourite! Thank you so much!
@rgordonjones5325
There's never been a more pure voice.
@andyhowlett2231
Lovely old song, beautifully sung by Pat. My favourite of his is 'April Love'.