Have You Heard?
Joni James
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Have you heard who's kissing him now Do you think he's blue Did he say we're through Has he found someone new Have you seen the way he looks now Does he act the same when he hears my name Does he say who's to blame My arms are empty My nights are long and lonely I miss him so Each new tomorrow can only bring me sorrow I love him so Have you heard of their wedding day Rumors come and go Still I'd like to know If it's true won't you tell me Have you heard Have you heard of their wedding day Rumors come and go Still I'd like to know If it's true won't you tell me Have you heard
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Written by: L. DOUGLAS, F. LAVERE, R. RODDE
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11 facts about this song
Artist InformationThe song "Have You Heard" by Joni James and The Duprees is actually performed by two separate acts. Joni James, born as Giovanna Carmella Babbo, is an American singer of traditional pop music, while The Duprees are a doo-wop group from the early 1960s.
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GenreThe style of the song can be classified broadly as pop, but it also draws heavily from the doo-wop, big band, and traditional pop styles popular at the time.
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ReleaseThe Duprees covered "Have You Heard" in 1963, 11 years after Joni James' original version.
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Chart PerformanceThe version by The Duprees charted at No. 18 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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AwardsDespite its success, neither James’ nor the Duprees' versions of "Have You Heard" won any awards.
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Artistic InfluenceThe song played a significant role in shaping the direction of popular music. Joni James' clear, heartfelt delivery combined with The Duprees' street-corner harmonies mark a transition between the big band style of the 1940s and the rock n roll era.
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Cover VersionsBesides Joni James and The Duprees, the song "Have You Heard" has been covered by various artists over the years, including Donny Osmond in 1973 and Timi Yuro in 1959.
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LegacyThe song maintains a faithful following today, being played mainly in oldies stations and classic jukeboxes around the country.
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TriviaIn the UK, this song is known more for The Duprees' version because they had a bigger fanbase in that country.
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CompositionBoth versions of the song follow a classic AABA structure and have a melancholic tone, reflecting upon parted lovers.
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SongwritingThe song "Have You Heard" was actually written by Lew Douglas, Frank LaVere, and Roy Rodde, and not by Joni James or any member of The Duprees.
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