Two Hearts (The Charms song) explained

"Two Hearts",[1] or "Two Hearts, Two Kisses (Make One Love)" is a popular song, written by Otis Williams and Henry Stone in 1954.[2] It was originally recorded by Otis Williams and the Charms, it first reached the Billboard R&B chart on March 23, 1955, and lasted 12 weeks on the chart, peaking at number 8.[3]

Background

The song has an unusual 44-bar form, alternating 12-bar blues sections with an 8-bar bridge.[4]

Cover versions

In 1955, it was recorded by Pat Boone for a major hit peaking at number 16 on the pop charts.[5] This recording was released by Dot Records as catalog number 15338.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Charms - The First Time We Met / Two Hearts. Discogs. 1954 .
  2. Web site: TWO HEARTS, TWO KISSES [MAKE ONE LOVE] - Lyrics - International Lyrics Playground]. Lyricsplayground.com. 30 April 2021.
  3. Book: Whitburn, Joel . Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Joel Whitburn . 2004 . Record Research . 114.
  4. Will Friedwald, Frank Sinatra: The Best of the Capitol Years
  5. Book: Whitburn, Joel . Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles, 14th Edition: 1955-2012 . Joel Whitburn . 2013 . Record Research . 99.

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