Have You Heard?

Joni James

About Have You Heard?

"Have You Heard?" is a popular song written by Lew Douglas, Frank LaVere and LeRoy W. Rodde and published in 1952. The biggest hit version was recorded by Joni James in 1952, charting the next year. The recording by Joni James was released by MGM Records as catalog number 11390. It first reached the Billboard magazine charts on December 27, 1952 and lasted 14 weeks on the chart, peaking at #4. The flip side was "Wishing Ring." The song was revived by the US group, The Duprees and became a hit again in 1963. The version went to #18 on the Hot 100 and #8 on the Middle-Road Singles chart. 


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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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Joni James

Joni James (born Giovanna Carmella Babbo, September 22, 1930, Chicago, Illinois) is an American singer of traditional pop music. more »

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Written by: L. DOUGLAS, F. LAVERE, R. RODDE

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11 facts about this song

Artist Information
The 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.
Genre
The 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.
Release
The Duprees covered "Have You Heard" in 1963, 11 years after Joni James' original version.
Chart Performance
The version by The Duprees charted at No. 18 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Awards
Despite its success, neither James’ nor the Duprees' versions of "Have You Heard" won any awards.
Artistic Influence
The 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.
Cover Versions
Besides 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.
Legacy
The song maintains a faithful following today, being played mainly in oldies stations and classic jukeboxes around the country.
Trivia
In the UK, this song is known more for The Duprees' version because they had a bigger fanbase in that country.
Composition
Both versions of the song follow a classic AABA structure and have a melancholic tone, reflecting upon parted lovers.
Songwriting
The 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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