The wispy innocence of the Poni-Tails' harmony ha… Read Full Bio ↴The Poni-Tails
The wispy innocence of the Poni-Tails' harmony has been heard on oldies radio for over thirty years thanks to one timely hit "Born Too Late." A record about an older boy, "Born Too Late" is a rock and roll classic, a "girl group goldie," and round the world favorite.
The trio of Toni Cistone (lead vocals), LaVerne Novak (high harmony), and Karen Topinka (low harmony) were students at Brush High School in Lynhurst, Ohio near Cleveland, when they started singing together in 1956. They performed at school functions and benefits, and it was at one of these shows that they were spotted by an attorney, John Jewitt, who gave them an introduction to music publisher Tom Illius. Illius liked the soft style of the trio and their original song "Que La Bozena." Illius took them to the local Point Records, who issued their first single "Your Wild Heart" in January, 1957. Unfortunately, even innocence white girls were subjected to being covered. "Your Wild Heart" became a hit for Mercury artist Joy lane (#20) while the Version by the Poni-Tails, named for the hairstyle they wore at the time, became an instant collectible.
With Illius managing the group they had one more single with Marc Records "Can I Be Sure".
Tony and LaVerne auditioned for a replacement for Karen when her father made her leave the group. They came up with former Regina High student Patti McCabe.
Illius got ABC Records' Don Costa , later to produce/arrange for Paul Anka, Frankie Avalon, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and found DCP Records; interested in the group. ABC released "It's Just My Luck To Be 15" by the end of 1957. It quickly disappeared.
With a similar theme "Born Too Late" made the Poni-Tails part of rock and roll history. It reached number seven on Billboard's Top 100 and number five in England. The group might have remained anonymous if ABC had had its way as they were promoting the other side "Come On Joey, Dance With Me". It was only after several Cleveland deejays pushed "Born Too Late," the other side, that the record took off.
The model of what parents of the 50s considered to be "the safe look" appearances on Dick Clark's American Bandstand by the Poni-Tails further fostered that image.
For the next two years the Poni-Tails attempted to recapture the magic of "Born Too Late". Despite its suggestive title "Seven Minutes To Heaven," their next single, only reached number 87 in December, 1958. Their last record to chart was "I'll Be Seeing You," a rockaballad that went down well at record hops as a "ladies choice" number, in late fall of 1959. "Who, When, and Why" was their last record in 1960.
ABC still wanted to renew their contract for another five years in 1960, but the Poni-Tails decided to call it a career and settle into family life.
"The three years were fun, but I just wanted to get out of the record business and get back to normal living." (Toni Cistone)
In 1991 LaVerne (Novak) Glivic was working for a real estate agent in Menor, Ohio, and had five grandchildren. Toni (Cistone) Costabile was working at a high school in Shaker Heights, Ohio. Patti (McCabe) Barnes died of cancer in January, 1989. Tom Illius went on to become a top executive with the William Morris Agency in Los Angeles.
Father Time
The Poni-Tails Lyrics
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Wish bring them my love
Bring them the nights wish shares the stars a fall
How a long to fruit to is nigth
I never miss nobody so much
Father time
I love most that might
To you return into the sights área might
Father time might me mavy on you
Father time
Wish bring them my love
Bring them the nights wish shares the stars a fall
How a long to fruit to is kiss
I never miss nobody like this
Father time
I love most that might
To you return into the sights área might
Come to hurry up man dreams come true
Father time might me mavy on you
Father time
I love most that might
To you return into the sights área might
Come to hurry up man dreams come true
Father time might me mavy on you
Father time might me mavy on you
The lyrics to The Poni-Tails' song "Father Time" are a plea to the mystical figure of Father Time to bring back a lost love. The singer longs for the nights that they once shared with their lover, and memories of those nights seem to be tied to the stars falling from the sky. The singer refers to their love as their "might," indicating the strength and importance of the relationship.
The singer implores Father Time to hurry up and make their dreams come true, suggesting that they have been waiting for some time for their love to be returned to them. In fact, they have never missed anyone as much as they miss this person. The lyrics also suggest that the singer may be feeling a sense of regret, as they mention missing their love "like this," implying that they may have taken the relationship for granted in the past.
Overall, the lyrics to "Father Time" convey a sense of longing and desperation, as the singer seeks to turn back the clock and regain what they have lost.
Line by Line Meaning
Father time
Addressing the passage of time
Wish bring them my love
Expressing a desire for loved ones to receive affection
Bring them the nights wish shares the stars a fall
Requesting that loved ones experience the beauty of starry nights
How a long to fruit to is nigth
Reflecting on the duration of a long, fruitful night
I never miss nobody so much
Expressing a strong sense of longing and missing loved ones
I love most that might
Expressing a preference for a particular possibility
To you return into the sights área might
Hopeful that a desired outcome will come to pass
Come to hurry up man dreams come true
Encouraging the fulfillment of dreams in a timely manner
Father time might me mavy on you
Asking for the intervention or favor of Father Time
Writer(s): The Poni-tails
Contributed by Jasmine K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ronald Herrera
Father Time .....Wish bring them my Love
Bring them the night wish shares the stars a fall
How a long - to fruit to is night
I never miss nobody so much.
Father Time .....
I love most that might
to you return into the sights área might,
come hurry up and make dreams come true -
Father Time might make me mavy on You!!
Father Time .....
Whish bring them my Love
Bring them the nights wish shares the stars a fall
How a long to fruit to his kiss
I never miss nobody like this.
Father Time .....
I love most that might
to you return into the sights área might,
come hurry up and make dreams come true -
Father Time might make me mavy on You!!
Father Time .....
I love most that might
to you return into the sights área might,
come hurry up and make dreams come true -
Father Time might make me mavy on You!!
Father Time might me mavy on You!!
Germain Toussain
Father time Wish bring them my love Bring them the nights wish shares the stars a fall How a long to fruit to is nigth I never miss nobody so much Father time I love most that might To you return into the sights área might
Come to hurry up man dreams come true
Father time might me mavy on you Father time Wish bring them my love Bring them the nights wish shares the stars a fall How a long to fruit to is kiss I never miss nobody like this Father time I love most that might To you return into the sights área might Come to hurry up man dreams come true
Father time might me mavy on you
Father time I love most that might To you return into the sights área might Come to hurry up man dreams come true Father time might me mavy on you Father time might me mavy on you
It's me! (Esveydi)
Father time
Please bring back my love
Bring back the nights we shared the stars above
Oh how i long to thrill to his touch
I never missed nobody so much
Father time
How long was that hike
To you returning to this arms of mine?
Won't you hurry up and make my dreams come true?
Father time i'd be thinking on you
Father time
Please bring back my love
Bring back the nights we shared the stars above
Oh, how i long to thrill to his kiss
I never missed nobody like this
Father time
How long was that hike
To you returning to this arms of mine?
Won’t you hurry up and make my dreams come true?
Father time, i'll be thinking on you
Father time
How long was that hike
To you returning to this arms of mine?
Won’t you hurry up and make my dreams come true?
Father time, i'll be thinking on you
Father time, i'll be thinking on you
I'm sorry if It’s wrong :c my native language is spanish and my english is kinda bad but i tried
Henry Shapiro
I love the harmony of this beautiful girl group...many thanks for posting with such clarity! :)
Wes Smith
Very nice and great sound quality! Thank You for all your great videos on the FABULOUS PONI- TAILS!
TheLimePopsicle
I tried to use the clearest sounding copies I could find. I love their hamony too!
Andrew Frischknecht
TheLimePopsicle Such a fantastic hit! (I may even like it more than Mr. Sandman. 🤐)
Nathan Mulroy
No doubt inspired by Mr. Sandman!
Ronald Herrera
Father Time .....Wish bring them my Love
Bring them the night wish shares the stars a fall
How a long - to fruit to is night
I never miss nobody so much.
Father Time .....
I love most that might
to you return into the sights área might,
come hurry up and make dreams come true -
Father Time might make me mavy on You!!
Father Time .....
Whish bring them my Love
Bring them the nights wish shares the stars a fall
How a long to fruit to his kiss
I never miss nobody like this.
Father Time .....
I love most that might
to you return into the sights área might,
come hurry up and make dreams come true -
Father Time might make me mavy on You!!
Father Time .....
I love most that might
to you return into the sights área might,
come hurry up and make dreams come true -
Father Time might make me mavy on You!!
Father Time might me mavy on You!!
Paola Marie Fuchs Stitelmann
Father Time .....
Whish bring them my Love
Bring them the nights wish shares the stars a fall
How a long to fruit to his kiss
I never miss nobody like this.
Love you Ronald Herrera
Germain Toussain
Father time Wish bring them my love Bring them the nights wish shares the stars a fall How a long to fruit to is nigth I never miss nobody so much Father time I love most that might To you return into the sights área might
Come to hurry up man dreams come true
Father time might me mavy on you Father time Wish bring them my love Bring them the nights wish shares the stars a fall How a long to fruit to is kiss I never miss nobody like this Father time I love most that might To you return into the sights área might Come to hurry up man dreams come true
Father time might me mavy on you
Father time I love most that might To you return into the sights área might Come to hurry up man dreams come true Father time might me mavy on you Father time might me mavy on you
Soulman
Have heard it today on Rockabilly-Radio...!!!
Nagato
gives huge Fallout 4 vibes despite it not being in the soundtrack