Tonight You Belong to Me

The Lennon Sisters

About Tonight You Belong to Me

"Tonight You Belong to Me" is a popular American song, written in 1926 by lyricist Billy Rose and composer Lee David. The first ever recording was made by Irving Kaufman in 1926 on Banner Records. In 1927 Gene Austin recorded it and the song became a major hit. Another popular recording during this time was by Roger Wolfe Kahn and his Orchestra. The song was revived by Frankie Laine in 1952, and subsequently recorded again in 1956 by Patience and Prudence, who reached #4 on the Billboard charts with their 1956 version and then re-recorded it in 1964, and also by Lawrence Welk with The Lennon Sisters and the duo of Karen Chandler and Jimmy Wakely, and Ann Shelton. In 1964 "Tonight You Belong to Me" was recorded by George Maharis in a sweet swing style on the Epic label. In 1977, "Tonight You Belong to Me" was recorded by American country music artist Dottie West. It was released as a single, peaking at number 30 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in August 1977. The song was then issued on West's 1977 studio album When It's Just You and Me. more »

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Though you belong
To somebody else,
Tonight you belong to me.
Though we're apart,
You're part of my heart,
Tonight you belong to me.
Down by the stream, 
How sweet it will seem,
Once more to dream in the moonlight.
Though with the dawn, 
I know when you're gone,
Tonight you belong to me.

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The Lennon Sisters

The Lennon Sisters are an American singing group initially consisting of four siblings: Dianne (born December 1, 1939), Peggy (born April 8, 1941), Kathy (born August 2, 1943), and Janet (born June 15, 1946). They were all born in Los Angeles, California of German/Irish and Mexican ancestry. The group were a regular on the weekly television show, The Lawrence Welk Show. The original quartet were the eldest four in a family of twelve siblings. In 1992, younger sister Mimi replaced second sister Peggy who retired. Sister Dianne (DeeDee) has also retired. The current group line-up, appearing mostly at Welk resorts, consists of Mimi, Janet and Kathy. more »

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Written by: PAUL STANLEY

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10 facts about this song

Origin of the Song "Tonight You Belong to Me" is a popular song, which was written in 1926 by Billy Rose and Lee David. It was initially performed by Irving Kaufman.
Patience and Prudence Version The sister duo Patience and Prudence made the song popular in 1956 with their celebrated cover version, which reached number four on the Billboard chart.
Characters behind Patience and Prudence Patience and Prudence were actually the daughters of Mark McIntyre, a popular orchestra leader and Hollywood session musician. They were just 11 and 14 years old when they recorded the song.
The Lennon Sisters Version The Lennon Sisters, a quartet of American vocalists known for their harmonized singing, also covered "Tonight You Belong to Me."
Television Debut The Lennon Sisters were regulars on The Lawrence Welk Show, and their version of the song gained major exposure as a result.
Further Cover Versions The song has been covered by several other artists including Steve Martin and Bernadette Peters in the film "The Jerk".
Song Usage in Media "Tonight You Belong to Me" has been used in several movies including "The Jerk", "Cat's Eye", and "The Conjuring".
Cultural Impact Today, the song continues to be a favourite for dancers, singers, and acapella groups around the world for its simple yet catchy tune and romantic lyrics.
Initial Success Despite being initially unsuccessful during its first release in the 1920s, the song gained massive popularity decades later through these cover versions.
Technique Many cover versions of the song, including those by Patience and Prudence and The Lennon Sisters, are admired for their distinctive close harmony singing style which adds a unique charm to the song.

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