By the late 40s the girls were singing with Perry Como on his radio show, followed him to TV and sang on many of his records from 1949 through 1953, many of which were monster hits. The Fontane's were also signed to an artist's contract with RCA which was Perry's label.
At least 4 of their recordings landed on the Billboard Top 30 charts.
In 1954 the Fontanes left RCA and signed with Randy Wood's Dot Records. Their first single for the label was a remake of an early 20th century hit HAPPY DAYS AND LONELY NIGHTS. The record charted at number 18 in Billboard and their hit string began. One of their follow up releases, HEARTS OF STONE, not only established them as recording stars, but also topped the Billboard charts. By the end of their chart career in 1959, the Fontanes had placed 24 singles on the Billboard Pop charts. A number of others were also listed on the Cashbox charts at a time when they ran to 40 or 50 places while Billboard charts had between 20 and 30 positions.
Does Your Hear Beat For Me?
The Fontane Sisters Lyrics
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It fills me with longing for you;
Am I taking too much for granted,
Wond'ring if you miss me too?
Tho' we said "goodbye," when the moon is high,
Does your heart beat for me?
I wonder if I still linger
When you hear my name, is the thrill the same
as it once used to be?
When you're lonesome, my sweetheart,
Does your heart beat for me.
Tho' we said "goodbye," when the moon is high,
Does your heart beat for me?
I wonder if I still linger
In your memory.
When you hear my name, is the thrill the same
as it once used to be?
When you're lonesome, my sweetheart,
Does your heart beat for me?
The Fontane Sisters's song Bless Your Heart is all about the longing and hope for a lost love to return. The opening lines capture the scene beautifully, asking whether the moonlight is enchanted and filling the singer with longing for their former partner. They wonder whether their longing is misplaced, asking whether they are taking too much for granted and whether their ex-partner feels the same way. The chorus then delves deeper into these insecurities and doubts, asking whether the person who they said goodbye to still thinks of them, whether they still feel the same thrill when they hear their name, and whether they still long for them when they are lonesome.
Overall, Bless Your Heart is a truly nostalgic love song that captures the essence of loss and the hope for a second chance. The desire for rekindling an old flame is a universal one that can be felt by many listeners, making the song remain relevant even today.
Line by Line Meaning
Is the moonlight tonight enchanted,
The night time feels magical and fills me with a deep desire for you.
It fills me with longing for you;
I long for you to be with me, as the ambiance of the night is amplifying my feelings.
Am I taking too much for granted,
I realize that I have assumed too much, and I wonder if I am overthinking about your feelings for me.
Wond'ring if you miss me too?
I am uncertain if you are also missing me as much as I miss you.
Tho' we said "goodbye," when the moon is high,
Although we parted ways, I still think of you when the moon is up, as it reminds me of the good times we had together.
Does your heart beat for me?
I am curious if you still have feelings for me, and if your heart still beats for me the same way it used to.
I wonder if I still linger in your memory.
I question if I still hold a place in your mind, and if you still remember the moments we shared together.
When you hear my name, is the thrill the same as it once used to be?
I am eager to know if mentioning my name still brings back the same excitement in you as it did before.
When you're lonesome, my sweetheart,
During the times when you are feeling lonely, my dear,
Does your heart beat for me.
Do you still have deep feelings for me, and do thoughts of me make your heart flutter?
Tho' we said "goodbye," when the moon is high,
Even though we parted ways, I still find myself thinking of you when the moon is shining bright in the sky.
Does your heart beat for me?
Do you still feel the same way about me, and is your heart still yearning for me?
I wonder if I still linger in your memory.
I question if memories of me still cross your mind, and if our moments together still hold a special place in your heart.
When you hear my name, is the thrill the same as it once used to be?
I am curious to know if thinking of me still brings back the same rush of emotions as it once did.
When you're lonesome, my sweetheart,
During the moments of loneliness, my love,
Does your heart beat for me.
Do you still have deep feelings for me, and does your heart skip a beat at the mere thought of me?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ARNOLD JOHNSON, MITCHELL PARISH, RUSS MORGAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@BroccoliBeefed
Why am I listening to this and enjoying it, when it was 40 years before my time?
@GodsFavoriteBassPlyr
Because good taste is timeless.
@born2lateboohoo
Because you have taste and class
@sauquoit13456
On this day in 1965 {April 18th} the McGuire Sisters performed "Does Your Heart Beat for Me" on the CBS-TV variety program 'The Ed Sullivan Show'...
Between 1954 and 1966 the sister had thirty-five Top 100 records; six* made the Top 10 with two reaching #1, "Sincerely" in 1955 and "Sugartime" in 1958...
The oldest of the three sisters, Dorothy, charted once as a solo artist, her "I Don't Want to Walk Without You" peaked at #79 in 1964...
* The sisters just missed having eight Top 10 record when two peaked at #11, "It Might Sound Silly" in 1955 and "Delilah" in 1956...
@BroccoliBeefed
Today this kind of stuff is considered elevator music by most people. Oh well, I guess I like elevator music too.