Open Up Your Heart

Rusty Regan, Joan Regan

About Open Up Your Heart

"Open up Your Heart (and Let the Sunshine in)" is a popular song. It was written by Stuart Hamblen. The song was published in 1954. The biggest hit version in the United States was a recording by the Cowboy Church Sunday School (peaking at #8 on the Billboard charts); in the United Kingdom, by Joan Regan and her son Rusty. Another US recording was made by the McGuire Sisters. When the Cowboy Church Sunday School version is played at normal speed, 45 rpm, the vocal sounds unnaturally high. When played at 33⅓ rpm the vocal sounds more natural. In fact the song was recorded at that speed by Stuart Hamblen's wife and adult daughters, so that when played at 45rpm it sounds as if it is being sung by children. The version sung by the Cowboy Church Sunday School was featured twice in the John Waters film A Dirty Shame. The song was first used as an angelic juxtaposition to the intolerant concept of NIMBY. It was later used satirically in a scene depicting the religious aspects of 12-step programs. more »

Year:: 2014
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Joan Regan

Joan Regan (born 19 January 1928, Romford, Essex, England) is a traditional pop music singer from the UK, popular during the 1950s and early 1960s. more »

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Singer "Open Up Your Heart" is performed by Joan Regan, a renowned British actress and a popular singer, who gained fame during the 1950s and 1960s. She was famous for her clear and jubilant voice.
Collaboration The song is a collaboration between Joan Regan and The Cowboy Church Sunday School, which was a popular band, making the tune a fusion of styles.
Composition "Open Up Your Heart" is a pop song written by famous songwriters Stuart Hamblen and John R. "Johnny" Cash. Hamblen wrote the song as a hymn to celebrate his fair conversion to Christianity.
Chart Performance The song became one of the most successful of the year upon its release, peaking at number 8 on the UK Singles Chart in 1955.
Multiple Versions Various other artists have covered "Open Up Your Heart" following its initial release, adding to its success and widespread recognition.
Genre As a pop song produced in the 1950s, "Open Up Your Heart" reflects characteristics of that era's music, including strong choruses, a positive mood, and simplistic, yet effective instrumentation.
Music Video The music video features footage from various performances of Joan Regan, providing a nostalgic look into the 1950s music scene.
Album "Open Up Your Heart" is also part of the album titled "The Heart of a Man – The Love Songs", providing a romantic, heartfelt mood to the overall collection.
Live Performances Joan Regan is known for having performed "Open Up Your Heart" in music venues across the UK throughout her career, contributing to the song's popularity and making it one of her most recognized works.
Legacy Even today, "Open Up Your Heart" remains one of the beloved classics of the 1950s era, often being played on radio stations featuring vintage pop hits, and is seen as a testament to Joan Regan's impact on the British music industry.

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