Dear Hearts and Gentle People
Dinah Shore, Harper Valley Boys
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I love those dear hearts and gentle people, Who live in my home town. Because those dear hearts and gentle people Will never ever let you down. They read the good Book from Fri' till Monday, That's how the weekend goes. I've got a dream house I'll build there one day, With picket fence and ramblin' rose. I feel so welcome each time that I return That my happy heart keeps laughin' like a clown. I love the dear hearts and gentle people, Who live and love in my home town. There's a place I'd like to go and it's Batten, Idaho, Where your friendly neighbors smile and say "Hello." It's a pleasure and a treat to meander down the street, That's why I want the whole wide world to know. I love those dear hearts and gentle people, Who live in my home town. Because those dear hearts and gentle people Will never ever let you down.
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11 facts about this song
Song Creation"Dear Hearts and Gentle People" was written by Bob Hilliard and music by Sammy Fain.
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Song PerformanceIt was famously recorded by Bing Crosby towards the end of 1949, followed by versions from Dennis Day, Dinah Shore, Perry Como, and Sammy Fain himself.
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Chart SuccessBing Crosby's version of the song reached the No. 2 spot on Billboard’s chart in 1950.
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Album SuccessBing Crosby's version was also featured in the compilation album "Bing's Hollywood" issued by Decca Records.
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Song ThemeThe song presents a sentimental view of small-town life, depicting it as idyllic and desired.
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Pop Culture Reference"Dear Hearts and Gentle People" is the theme song of the fictional town in Stephen King's novel "Salem's Lot."
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Use in GamesThe song was included in the soundtrack of the 2008 video game "Fallout 3" and is also heard on "Diamond City Radio" in "Fallout 4".
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Overseas SuccessAs well as being a hit in the US, the song also proved popular overseas. It reached No. 9 in the UK charts when released by Perry Como.
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Cover versionsThe song has been covered by numerous artists over the years, including Jim Reeves and Bobby Vinton.
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Inspirational LocationThe song was inspired by Sammy Fain's childhood experiences in Brooklyn.
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Notable PerformancesDinah Shore performed the song on her own TV show, "The Dinah Shore Show," the first season of which aired in early 1950.
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