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.
Two Hearts Two Kisses
Pat Boone Lyrics
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One heart's not enough, baby
Two hearts make you feel crazy
One kiss makes you feel so nice
Two kisses put you in paradise
Two hearts, two kisses make one love
Two hearts beat as one, dear
I have plenty of lovin'
Two kisses hotter than an oven
Two hearts, two kisses make one love
Lovin' you, baby, is my desire
I know that you could set this world afire
A little spark is burnin' deep inside
Love should be made by two (hoop-de-doo-oo)
[Chorus]
Lovin' you, baby, is my desire
I know that you could set this world afire
A little spark is burnin' deep inside
Love should be made by two (hoop-de-doo-oo)
[Chorus]
Two hearts, two kisses make one love
The song "Two Hearts" by Pat Boone is a romantic ballad that depicts the intensity of love that one feels when they find their true soulmate. The chorus reflects the idea that one heart is not enough to experience true love and that it takes two hearts to make one feel crazy about their partner. The singer describes how one kiss is nice, but two kisses put you in paradise, emphasizing the need for intimacy, affection, and connection in a relationship. The song highlights the importance of two people working together to create a deeper and more meaningful love that transcends individual boundaries.
The lyrics of the song express the desire of the singer to find his soulmate and of the bliss that comes with it. The verses reflect his certainty that he has found his other half, and that their hearts beat as one. He expresses his love for his partner and how comforting their embrace is. The song establishes that love is not just a feeling but a partnership that requires two individuals who are willing to put in the work for love to thrive.
In conclusion, "Two Hearts" by Pat Boone is a classic love song that highlights the importance of two individuals working together to create a deep, profound, and lasting bond. The chorus and verses convey the idea that it takes two hearts and two kisses to experience the fullness of love.
Line by Line Meaning
One heart's not enough, baby
Having one heart is not enough for me to love you, dear.
Two hearts make you feel crazy
When two hearts beat together in love, it is an exciting and overwhelming feeling.
One kiss makes you feel so nice
A single kiss from you evokes feelings of pleasure and happiness.
Two kisses put you in paradise
Receiving two kisses from you feels like being in heaven, my dear.
Two hearts, two kisses make one love
When two hearts and two kisses unite, they form a single love that is strong and pure.
Two hearts beat as one, dear
When our two hearts beat simultaneously, it feels like they are one in the same, my love.
Two arms make me know that you care
When you wrap your two arms around me, it solidifies the fact that you love and care for me.
I have plenty of lovin'
I have an abundance of love to give and share with you, my dear.
Two kisses hotter than an oven
Receiving two of your passionate kisses feels like they are hotter than an oven.
Lovin' you, baby, is my desire
My greatest and only desire is to love you, my baby.
I know that you could set this world afire
I know that your love and passion could set the world ablaze, my dear.
A little spark is burnin' deep inside
There is a small flame of love burning deep within me, waiting to take hold and grow stronger.
Love should be made by two (hoop-de-doo-oo)
Love is a shared experience that requires both of us to contribute and participate in, my love.
Two hearts, two kisses make one love
When two hearts and two kisses combine, they form a single, all-encompassing love.
Lovin' you, baby, is my desire
My only desire is to continue loving you, my sweet baby.
I know that you could set this world afire
I am fully confident that you have the ability to set the world on fire with your love, my dear.
A little spark is burnin' deep inside
There is a small flame of love burning inside of me, waiting to grow into something bigger.
Love should be made by two (hoop-de-doo-oo)
Love is a mutual experience that requires both of our contributions and attention, my love.
Two hearts, two kisses make one love
Together, two hearts and two kisses form a single love that is greater than the sum of its parts.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JOHN HIATT
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GABO JIMENEZ
EN VERDAD ADORO ESTA CANCION, QUE GRAN VOZ LA DE PAT BOONE.
James Espey
Pat's very first top 40 hit.
christopher dawson
This was my first record, a 78, does this make me old? I know the Charms had a version which I loved, but this was great as well Better than some of his later stuff
sauquoit13456
On this day in 1955 {February 19th}, Dot Records released Pat Boone's first charted record, a covered version of "Two Hearts"*, and on April 14th, 1955 it peaked at #16 {for two non-consecutive weeks} on Billboard's Best Sellers In Stores chart, it spent twelve weeks on the chart...
Between 1955 and 1969 the Jacksonville, Florida native had sixty records on Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart; sixteen made the Top 10 with six reaching #1, "Ain't That A Shame" for 2 weeks in 1955, "I Almost Lost My Mind" for 4 weeks in 1956, "Don't Forbid Me" for 1 week in 1957, "Love Letters in the Sand" for 7 weeks in 1957, "April Love" for 6 weeks in 1957, and "Moody River" for 1 week in 1961...
Patrick Charles Eugene Boone will celebrate his 87th birthday in four months on June 1st, 2021...
* "Two Hearts" was originally recorded in 1954 by the doo-wop group The Charms, their version reached #8 on Billboard's R&B Singles chart...
pinakikumar ghosh
One heart's not enough, baby Two hearts make you feel crazy One kiss makes you feel so nice Two kisses put you in paradise Two hearts, two kisses make one love Two hearts beat as one, dear Two arms make me know that you care I have plenty of lovin' Two kisses hotter than an oven Two hearts, two kisses make one love
pinakikumar ghosh
Lovin' you, baby, is my desire I know that you could set this world afire A little spark is burnin' deep inside Love should be made by two (hoop-de-doo-oo) Loving you, baby, is my desire I know that you could set this world afire A little spark is burnin' deep inside Love should be made by two (hoop-de-doo-oo) Two hearts, two kisses make one love
hebneh
I know you’re supposed to denounce cover versions, but I actually like this better than the original.
Michael Boyce
This is the Charms' cover by Pat-He'd cleaned up the original ribald lyrics.
Glennsten Bergkvist
He sounds more like a channel of Carl Perkins than Elvis. Mr. Boone may not have done rock and roll songs justice to the ears of most music fans, but he must be given credit for helping to make America's transition to rock and roll acceptance possible. A fine American is Pat Boone.
Batts Brown Sauce
@Duane O As if the Republic of Gilead that Donald Trump doesn't even believe in is better. A lot worse and there was a time Trump supported Biden not Gilead only a few years ago before Gilead bailed him out. Trump is more atheistic than Biden and yet Trump is Republic of Gilead president!! Irony at its best!!