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.
Eddie My Love
The Fontane Sisters Lyrics
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How I've waited for you you'll never know
Please Eddie, don't make me wait to long.
Eddie please write me one line
Tell me your love is still only mine
Please Eddie don't make me wait too long
But all I do is cry myself to sleep, Eddie since you've been gone
Eddie my love I'm sinking fast
The very next day might be my last
Please Eddie don't make me wait too long
Please Eddie don't make me wait too long.
The Fontane Sisters's "Eddie My Love" is a heart-wrenching ballad about a girl, pining over her lover, Eddie. The song begins with her declaring her love for Eddie, followed by her pleading with him to not keep her waiting for too long. The lyrics are simple yet vivid, evoking the sense of longing and desperation the singer feels for Eddie. She begs Eddie to write to her, telling her that his love is still hers, and not to keep her waiting too long. The girl reminisces about the times they spent together and how deeply she feels for him. The chorus, “Eddie my love, I'm sinking fast, The very next day might be my last, Please Eddie don't make me wait too long,” effectively communicates the urgency and desperation she feels for Eddie's return.
Line by Line Meaning
Eddie my love, I love you so
I have such strong feelings of love for you, Eddie.
How I've waited for you you'll never know
I've been waiting for you so long, it's hard to express just how much.
Please Eddie, don't make me wait too long.
I'm eager to be with you, so please don't keep me waiting much longer.
Eddie please write me one line
I just want a simple message from you, Eddie.
Tell me your love is still only mine
Let me know that your love is exclusive to me, Eddie.
Please Eddie don't make me wait too long
Once again, I'm asking you not to keep me waiting for your response.
You left me last September to return to me before long
You left me with the promise of returning soon, but I'm still waiting for that day to come.
But all I do is cry myself to sleep, Eddie since you've been gone
I'm so sad without you that I cry every night, Eddie.
Eddie my love I'm sinking fast
My emotional state is declining rapidly, Eddie.
The very next day might be my last
I feel like I'm on the verge of giving up if I don't hear from you soon, Eddie.
Please Eddie don't make me wait too long
My plea for you to respond quickly continues, Eddie.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AARON COLLINS, MAXWELL DAVIS, SAUL BIHARI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@udirosenfeld8688
כמה זה רומנטי!!! אני אוהב את הביצוע הזה!!!
@joehill8014
God, I loved this song.
@sammac7175
Three singing angels❤
@kaylaisntspeacial6653
Eddie..Richie loves you so much and wishes you would come back🥺He’s dying without you💔
@michaelcraig9449
WOW! All 3 versions of this song so romantic and amazing!!
@Fauntleroy.
Insanely gorgeous harmony.
@Remembering-rq6si
You talk effeminately. Be a man.
@patentpumps
I learned to 'slow dance' to this great Fontane Sisters recording.
@steveknight9455
I like this version best. Classic Mid 5Os sound.
@savethedramaforyourllama6974
This song is dedicated to my Eddie Bear love him been dating him going on 10 years