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.
Kissing Bridge
The Fontane Sisters Lyrics
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La, La La, La La, La . . .
Hey Bea!
Hey Margie!
Say, Jerry! Come on an' go with us!
Let's go to the kissin' bridge!
Oh! Great idea Rudy! ( Wow!, Let's go! )
Every boy took his girl, for a ride on a sleigh,
And they stopped! And they kissed!
So they always had a very, Merry Christmas!
To the old kissing bridge, with it's roof made of wood,
Every old-fashioned wolf, took his red-riding hood!
And they stopped! And they kissed!
And they really had a very, Merry Christmas!
La, La La, La La, La La . . .
Whoa! Dobbin!
Whoa there, Dobbin!
Wow! It's might dark in this kissing bridge!
Hey! Hi neighbours! ( Hi! Stranger! )
But if you're with your girl, and it's not Christmas day,
And there's no kissing bridge, an' you don't own a sleigh!
If you stop ?. . . ( Margie, didn't that voice sound familiar? )
And you kissed?
June or January,
You'll feel merry,
As Christmas!
Now, to feel the glow of Christmas,
I can tell you this . . .
There's no better way of sayin'
Merry Christmas,
With a kiss!
But if you're with your girl, and it's not Christmas day,
And there's no kissing bridge, and you don't own a sleigh!
If you stop ?. . . ( It makes no difference when! )
And you kissed? ( And kiss and kiss again! )
June or January,
You'll feel merry,
As Christmas!
Gee! We had fun!
We sure did on the kissing bridge!
Merry Christmas everybody!
Yeah! Merry Christmas
La, La La, La La, La . . .
Music by Robert Allen and lyrics by Al Stillman 1953
Roncom Music Co., and Charlie Deitcher Productions
The Fontane Sisters’ song “Kissing Bridge” is a cheerful, playful tune that brings listeners back to a simpler time when couples went on romantic sleigh rides and stopped at the old kissing bridge to steal a kiss under the stars. The song describes the tradition of young couples going to the kissing bridge on a cold Christmas day and stopping to kiss, ensuring they always had a merry Christmas. The lyrics paint a picture of an old-fashioned, small town where everyone knows each other, and the kissing bridge is a popular spot for sleigh rides and young love.
The song also celebrates the idea that any time is a good time for a kiss, even if it’s not Christmas day or at the kissing bridge. The last verse encourages couples to kiss whenever the mood strikes, whether it’s June or January, and promises that they’ll feel as merry as if it were Christmas. The Fontane sisters' voices blend beautifully in harmony, creating an uplifting melody that is sure to put a smile on anyone's face.
Overall, "Kissing Bridge" is a song about love, romance, and the joy of Christmas. It captures the essence of a simpler time when small-town traditions were cherished and young love was celebrated. The playful lyrics and upbeat melody make it an enjoyable and nostalgic tune.
Line by Line Meaning
La, La La, La La, La . . .
The sisters are humming a melody to catch their friend's attention.
Hey Bea!
The sisters greet their friend Bea who is passing by.
Hey Margie!
The sisters greet their friend Margie who is passing by.
Say, Jerry! Come on an' go with us!
The sisters are inviting their friend Jerry to go with them.
Let's go to the kissin' bridge!
The sisters suggest going to the kissing bridge.
Oh! Great idea Rudy! ( Wow!, Let's go! )
Their friend Rudy agrees and expresses excitement to join them.
To the old kissing bridge, on a cold Christmas day,
They recall visiting the kissing bridge during a cold Christmas day.
Every boy took his girl, for a ride on a sleigh,
They remember how every boy would take his girl for a ride on a sleigh.
And they stopped! And they kissed!
They describe how couples would stop and kiss at the kissing bridge.
So they always had a very, Merry Christmas!
They describe how the kissing tradition during Christmas made the season merrier for the couples.
To the old kissing bridge, with it's roof made of wood,
They describe the kissing bridge's roof made of wood.
Every old-fashioned wolf, took his red-riding hood!
They describe how the men, like wolves, would take their women, who were donning red-riding hood caps, to the kissing bridge.
La, La La, La La, La La . . .
They hum the melody once Again.
Whoa! Dobbin! Whoa there, Dobbin!
They call the horse Dobbin to halt.
Wow! It's might dark in this kissing bridge!
They express surprise at the darkness inside the kissing bridge.
Hey! Hi neighbours! ( Hi! Stranger! )
They greet anyone in the vicinity of the kissing bridge.
But if you're with your girl, and it's not Christmas day,
They consider what would happen if people went to the kissing bridge with their partner and it wasn't Christmas day.
And there's no kissing bridge, an' you don't own a sleigh!
They imagine the scenario of not finding a kissing bridge and not owning a sleigh.
If you stop ?. . . ( Margie, didn't that voice sound familiar? )
They suggest that someone might hear a familiar voice while stopping for a kiss.
And you kissed?
They ask if the couple kissed.
June or January,
They highlight that it doesn't matter what month it is.
You'll feel merry, As Christmas!
They assert that kissing can make anyone feel as joyous as they would during Christmas.
Now, to feel the glow of Christmas,
They suggest a way to feel the Christmas spirit.
I can tell you this . . .
They imply they have a great idea to share.
There's no better way of sayin' Merry Christmas, With a kiss!
They declare that nothing says 'Merry Christmas' better than a kiss.
Gee! We had fun!
They express how much fun they had.
We sure did on the kissing bridge!
They recall having a great time at the kissing bridge.
Merry Christmas everybody!
They wish everyone a Merry Christmas.
Yeah! Merry Christmas
They agree while wishing everyone a Merry Christmas one more time, accompanied by the same melody.
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Aemilia Carol PhoneTube
So beautiful I enjoy it
John James
Was this pressed with a regular RCA LAbel and released to the public or just for DJs?