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 Believe in Music
Pat Boone Lyrics
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As long as I'm making my music ain't gonna do nobody no harm
And who knows maybe I'll come up with a song
To make people want to stop all this fussing and fighting
Long enough to sing along
I believe in music
I believe in love
I believe in love
Music is love and love is music if you know what I mean
People who believe in music are the happiest people I've ever seen
So clap your hands and stomp your feet and shake those tambourines
Lift your voices to the sky tell me what you see.
I believe in music
I believe in love
I believe in music
I believe in love
Music is the universal language, and love is the key
To peace hope and understanding, and living in harmony
So take your brother by the hand and come along with me
Lift your voices to the sky, tell me what you see
I believe in music
I believe in love
I believe in music
I believe in love
Pat Boone's "I Believe in Music" is a soulful tribute to the power of music and love. The lyrics speak of the singer's devotion to making music and spreading joy and peace through his art. He expresses his hope that his music will bring people together and inspire them to put aside their differences and sing along. The chorus repeats the phrase "I believe in music, I believe in love" as a powerful mantra that encapsulates the singer's worldview.
The first verse of the song emphasizes the singer's love of music and his dedication to making and sharing it. He believes that music is a positive force in the world that can transcend barriers and bring people together, and he sees his own role as that of a musician spreading that love. The second verse expands on this idea, with the singer proclaiming that music and love are interconnected, and that people who share his belief in music are the happiest people he's ever seen. The final verse takes a more overtly political tone, with the singer advocating for peace, hope, and understanding through the power of music and love.
Overall, "I Believe in Music" is a simple but emotional tribute to the transformative power of music and the positive impact it can have on our lives and our world.
Line by Line Meaning
I could just sit around making music all day long
I am passionate about making music and could spend all day doing it without causing harm to anyone.
As long as I'm making my music ain't gonna do nobody no harm
I am confident that my music-making will not have any negative impact on anyone.
And who knows maybe I'll come up with a song
There is always a possibility that I can create a new song that can have a positive impact on people's lives.
To make people want to stop all this fussing and fighting
I hope to create a song that can inspire people to set aside their differences and live in peace.
Long enough to sing along
My goal is for people to join me in singing this song and embrace the message of peace and love.
Music is love and love is music if you know what I mean
Music and love are interconnected, and understanding this connection can help people find happiness and fulfillment in life.
People who believe in music are the happiest people I've ever seen
I have observed that those who have a passion for music and believe in its power are often the happiest people I have encountered.
So clap your hands and stomp your feet and shake those tambourines
Let's celebrate music together by embracing its rhythms and energies through clapping, stomping, and percussion.
Lift your voices to the sky tell me what you see.
By singing our hearts out, we can elevate our spirits and connect with something greater than ourselves.
Music is the universal language, and love is the key
Music transcends cultural and language barriers and has the power to bring people together in love and understanding.
To peace hope and understanding, and living in harmony
By embracing music and love, we can achieve a world characterized by peace, hope, and understanding where all can live in harmony.
So take your brother by the hand and come along with me
Let us come together and work towards the common goal of spreading love and peace through music.
Lift your voices to the sky, tell me what you see
Through the collective power of our singing, we can imagine a world of peace and love and work to bring that vision to life.
I believe in music
I hold a deep belief in the power of music to bring joy, peace, and love to the world.
I believe in love
My faith in the power of love underlies my belief in music and its ability to bring people together.
I believe in music
For me, music is a powerful force for good, and I believe that it can help transform the world for the better.
I believe in love
My conviction that love can overcome hatred and division fuels my belief in the unifying power of music.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MAC DAVIS
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@CouncilEstatePopMusic
Awesome song! 🥰👍👍👍👏👏👏
@briggsak05
Great motivator