Patti Page (born Clara Ann Fowler on November 8, 1927 in Claremore, Oklahom… Read Full Bio ↴Patti Page (born Clara Ann Fowler on November 8, 1927 in Claremore, Oklahoma (some sources give Muskogee, Oklahoma), died January 1, 2013 Encinitas, California) is one of the best-known female singers in traditional pop music. She is the best-selling female artist of the 1950s and was among the first to cross over from country music to pop. Her recording career spans the years 1947 to 1981. Page continued to perform live up until her death at 85. She was billed as "The Singing Rage, Miss Patti Page".

In 1974 and 1975, she recorded for Avco Records, and, in 1981, recorded for Plantation Records, her most recent record label. Page's most recent single to appear on any Billboard chart was the 1982 #80 country single, "My Man Friday". (She last appeared on the pop chart in 1968, with her version of O.C. Smith's hit, "Little Green Apples", and on the Adult Contemporary chart with "Give Him Love" in 1971.)

Page made the country chart in up to 1983, with her biggest hit during that time being "Hello, We're Lonely," a 1973 #14 duet with Tom T. Hall.

In the 1990s, Page started her own label, C.A.F. Records. In 1998, she won a Grammy as "Best Traditional Pop Singer". Page continued to record into the new millenium with the CDs BRAND NEW TENNESSEE WALTZ, SWEET SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS (2002), CHILD OF MINE (2003) and her last 2009 release BEST OF COUNTRY. Many of her songs have a strong beat to them that prelude rock 'n' roll. These titles include "Mister and Mississippi", "Detour" and "Cross Over the Bridge". In 1956, she married choreographer Charles O'Curran. They adopted two children, a daughter, Kathleen, and a son, Daniel O'Curran.

Whispering
Patti Page Lyrics

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Don't worry I'm not looking at you
Gorgeous and dressed in blue
Don't worry I'm not looking at you
Gorgeous and dressed in blue
I know it drives you crazy
When I pretend you don't exist
When I'd like to lean in close
And run my hands against your lips

Though we haven't even spoken
Still I sense there's a rapport
So whisper me your number
I'll call you up at home
Whisper me your number
I'll call you up at home
Don't worry I'm not looking at you
Don't worry I'm not looking at you
Gorgeous and dressed in blue
Don't worry I'm not looking at you
I know you see me see you
As you see me walk on past
When there's nothing more I'd like to do
Then come in close and hear you laugh
Though we haven't even spoken
Still I sense there's a rapport
So whisper me your number
I'll call you up at home
Yea whisper me your number
I'll call you up at home
Whisper me your number
I'll call you up at home

Hmm whisper me your number
I'll call you up at home

Overall Meaning

The song "Whispering" by Patti Page revolves around the theme of unspoken attraction and the yearning to connect with someone. The singer addresses a person whom they find gorgeous and describes them as dressed in blue. The singer acknowledges that their staring might be making the other person uncomfortable, so they assure them that they are not looking at them. However, they do mention that they would like to touch their lips and get closer to them.

The singer feels a connection with this person, even though they haven't spoken yet. They sense a rapport and feel an unspoken bond between them. They ask the person to whisper their number to them, promising to call them up at home. The singer's hope is to continue this unspoken attraction and connect on a deeper level with the person.

The song portrays the concept of attraction and the yearning to connect with someone, even when no conversation has taken place. It is a delicate and sensual song that portrays a deeper sense of attraction beyond words.

Line by Line Meaning

Don't worry I'm not looking at you
I'm pretending not to notice you, even though you look stunning in your blue outfit.

Gorgeous and dressed in blue
You look absolutely beautiful in your blue attire.

I know it drives you crazy
I am aware that my behavior is making you feel frustrated and confused.

When I pretend you don't exist
I am intentionally ignoring you as a way to play hard-to-get.

When I'd like to lean in close
I secretly desire to be closer to you physically.

And run my hands against your lips
I fantasize about touching your lips with my hands in a sensual manner.

Though we haven't even spoken
We have not yet had a proper conversation with each other.

Still I sense there's a rapport
Despite not talking, I feel like there is a connection between us.

So whisper me your number
Please share your phone number with me in a quiet, secretive way.

I'll call you up at home
I'll contact you through your phone number to arrange a meeting.

Don't worry I'm not looking at you
I am still trying to play it cool by pretending not to pay attention to you.

I know you see me see you
I am aware that you are aware of my presence and that I am watching you.

As you see me walk on past
As I walk by, you notice my movements and physical appearance as well.

When there's nothing more I'd like to do
I am eager to spend more time with you and get to know you better.

Then come in close and hear you laugh
I want to be close to you and experience the joy of hearing you laugh.

Whisper me your number
I am asking you to give me your phone number secretly.

I'll call you up at home
I will use the phone number you provide me to reach out to you.

Hmm whisper me your number
I am asking for your phone number in a hesitant, uncertain manner.

I'll call you up at home
If you give me your phone number, I will contact you outside of this encounter.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave
Written by: DICK COBURN, RICHARD COBURN, VINCENT ROSE, JOHN SCHONBERGER

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