Bernardine

Pat Boone

About Bernardine

"Bernardine", often misspelled "Bernadine," is a 1957 song that was written by Johnny Mercer. (The prolific Mercer generally wrote lyrics for other composers, but for this song he was both composer and lyricist.) The best-known version is by Pat Boone, who had a number one hit with it on the Billboard Best sellers in stores chart for one week beginning June 10, 1957. The song is performed by Boone in the movie of the same name.


Year:
1962
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Oh, Bernadine
Oh, oh, oh, Bernadine
I can tell by the dimple on your chin
You're in beautiful shape for the shape you're in
An' I'm in shape for Bernadine

Oh, Bernadine
Oh, oh, oh, Bernadine
When you wander into my dreams at night
Your remarkable form is a pure delight
I go, go, go for Bernadine
Bernadine, Bernadine

You're a little bit like every girl I've ever seen
Oh, your separate parts are not unknown
But the way you assemble them's all your own
All yours and mine, dear Bernadine (yours and mine, dear Bernadine)
Oh, Bernadine
Oh, oh, oh, Bernadine

Say you'll wait for me out by the rocket base
And we'll both blast off into outer space
At oh, oh, oh-oh, Bernadine
Bernadine, Bernadine

Come away with me now in the rocket-propelled machine
We'll come home by the way of a drive-in spa
Just a little this side of Shangri-La
And there I'll stay with Bernadine (there I'll stay with Bernadine)
There I'll stay with Bernadine!

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Pat Boone

Charles Eugene "Pat" Boone (born June 1, 1934) is an American singer, actor and writer. He was a successful pop singer in the United States during the 1950s and early 1960s. Among his hit songs were cover versions of black R&B artists' songs (when parts of the country were segregated). He sold over 45 million albums, had 38 Top 40 hits and appeared in more than 12 Hollywood movies. Boone's talent as a singer and actor, combined with his old-fashioned values, contributed to his popularity in the early rock and roll era. more »

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Written by: JOHNNY MERCER

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Genre
"Bernardine" falls under the genre of Pop music, specifically, the traditional pop style prevalent during the 1950s.
Artist
The song "Bernardine" was recorded by Charles Eugene Patrick "Pat" Boone, an American singer, composer, and actor who was a very successful artist during the 1950s and early 1960s.
Release Date
"Bernardine" was officially released in 1957.
Chart Position
The song reached number 14 in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in 1957, demonstrating its popularity.
Movie Link
"Bernardine" is also the name of a 1957 movie in which Pat Boone starred. The song was part of the movie soundtrack.
Record Label
"Bernardine" was released under the label Dot Records, a company which had a significant role in the growth of rock 'n' roll and pop music during the 1950s and 1960s.
Songwriter
The song was written by Johnny Mercer, a popular and successful American lyricist and songwriter. Mercer co-founded Capitol Records.
Popular Culture
"Bernardine" exemplified the 'boy-meets-girl' theme which dominated much of the pop music narrative in the 50s and was utilized in numerous Hollywood productions of the era.
Song theme
The lyrics describe the singer being smitten by a woman named Bernardine, expressing the mood of love and romance.
Billboard Presence
The song was part of Boone's successful streak of 38 top 40 hits between 1955 and 1962 on the Billboard charts.
Boone's Career
"Bernardine" played a significant role in Boone's early career, helping to cement his status as a teen idol in the 1950s music scene.
Song Style
Like many of Boone's other hits, "Bernardine" reflects Boone's clean-cut image and wholesome, sentimental singing style.

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