Heart and Soul

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About Heart and Soul

"Heart and Soul" is a popular song composed by Hoagy Carmichael with lyrics by Frank Loesser. In 1938, it was performed by Larry Clinton and his orchestra with vocals by Bea Wain. In 1939, three versions reached the music charts: Larry Clinton (No. 1), Eddy Duchin (No. 12), and Al Donahue (No. 16). A version by The Four Aces with the Jack Pleis Orchestra reached No. 11 in 1952, and a version by Johnny Maddox reached No. 57 in 1956. In 1961, The Cleftones version reached No. 18 and the one by Jan and Dean reached No. 25. "Play That Song," a single by the band Train that incorporates portions of the melody, reached No. 41 in 2016. 


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Heart and soul, I fell in love with you
Heart and soul, the way a fool would do, madly
Because you held me tight
And stole a kiss in the night

Heart and soul, I begged to be adored
Lost control, and tumbled overboard, gladly
That magic night we kissed
There in the moon mist

Oh! but your lips were thrilling, much too thrilling
Never before were mine so strangely willing

But now I see, what one embrace can do
Look at me, it's got me loving you madly
That little kiss you stole
Held all my heart and soul

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The Four Aces

The Four Aces is an American male traditional pop music quartet, popular since the 1950s. Over the last half-century, the group amassed many gold records. Its million-selling signature tunes include "Love is a Many-Splendored Thing", "Three Coins in the Fountain", "Stranger in Paradise", "Tell Me Why", and "(It's No) Sin". Other big sellers included "Shangri-La", "Perfidia", and "Sincerely". The original members, responsible for every song made popular by the group, included Al Alberts, Dave Mahoney, Lou Silvestri, and Rosario "Sod" Vaccaro. more »

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Written by: Frank Loesser, Hoagy Carmichael

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10 facts about this song

Composer
"Heart and Soul" was initially composed by Hoagy Carmichael, an influential American composer and musician recognized for his contributions to the jazz genre.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Heart and Soul" were written by Frank Loesser, an American songwriter who created numerous hit songs for Broadway musicals.
Released Date
The song was first recorded and released by Larry Clinton and his orchestra in 1938. Despite its age, the song has remained popular and recognizable over the decades.
Cover Versions
There have been numerous cover versions of "Heart and Soul" by different artists. The Four Aces and The Cleftones are two such groups who have produced their twist on this classic song.
The Four Aces version
The Four Aces, an American male traditional pop music quartet, recorded a version in 1952 that placed #11 on the Billboard Charts.
The Cleftones version
The Cleftones released their doo-wop rendition of "Heart and Soul" in 1961. Their version reached number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 and is considered one of the signature songs of the doo-wop era.
Pop Culture Reference
The song "Heart and Soul" is frequently used in movie and television soundtracks. It is most famously known from a scene in the 1988 movie, 'Big,' where Tom Hanks's character plays it on a giant floor piano.
Piano Duets
"Heart and Soul" is a popular selection for piano duets due to its simple, catchy melody and chord progression. It's often used as an introductory piece for those learning to play the piano.
Musical Composition
The song follows an AABA 32-bar song form, a musical structure that was commonly used by Tin Pan Alley songwriters.
Legacy
Despite being nearly a century old, "Heart and Soul" remains a timeless classic, and its simple melody continues to be a favorite for budding musicians, amateur pianists, and professional entertainers alike.

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