Pat Boone's first album, Pat Boone, is, for the most part, a compilation of his early hits. The tracks include both sides of his first five records (with six out of the ten tracks making it into the Top 20) and also includes two "new" songs, "Rich in Love" and "Now I Know." Several of the cuts demonstrate Boone's ability as a power singer, although he is not commonly thought of in that vein. For example, on "Take the Time," his singing begins smoothly, inconspicuously, much like many of his other softer ballads, but then builds to a powerful and dramatic climax. This same style is evident also on "No Other Arms" and "Now I Know," with young Boone sounding like a budding Eddie Fisher. Even the softer ballads exude a tangible energy and exuberance. The more familiar tracks, the (in)famous R&R covers "Ain't That a Shame," "Two Hearts," "Tutti Frutti," and "At My Front Door," comprise the centerpiece of this album. A fresh listen to the lesser-known "Gee Whittakers" is really a must. The song is pure fun from beginning to end and is almost contagious. But, really, that's what what these early Boone "rockers" are all about. Not raw, not raucous — nothing to be taken too seriously. Just a lively, energetic, good time. Enjoy.
PAT BOONE
(Dot DLP-3012)
1956
Produced by Randy Wood

Recorded:
Feb-Dec/1955, Universal Recording Corporation, Chicago
Arrangements by Lew Douglas
1.
AIN'T THAT A SHAME
(Antonio Domino - Dave Bartholomew)
« © '55 Unart Catalog, BMI »
You made me cry when you said goodbye
Ain't that a shame my tears fell like rain
Ain't that a shame you're the one to blame
You broke my heart when you said we'll part
Ain't that a shame my tears fell like rain
Ain't that a shame you're the one to blame
Oh well goodbye although I'll cry
Ain't that a shame my tears fell like rain
Ain't that a shame you're the one to blame
[ sax ]
You made me cry when you said goodbye...
Oh well goodbye although I'll cry...
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2.
RICH IN LOVE
(Samuel M. Lewis - Pete Wendling - George W. Meyer)
« © '55 Chappell & Co, ASCAP »
You're more than a king you own everything
If you're rich in love
Of one thing I'm sure you'll never be poor
If you're rich in love
Why you reach for a rainbow or cry when the skies are gray
Little you know a little you need till you'll give a little way
If somebody shares your worries and cares
You are rich in love
Stop looking for gold there's gold I've been told
And the sunbeans from above
So rich man poor man begger man she throw away that old believe
That only the rich can be rich in love
So rich man poor man begger man she throw away that old believe
That only the rich can be rich in love
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3.
TWO HEARTS TWO KISSES (MAKE ONE LOVE)
(Otis Williams - Henry Stone)
« © '55 Unichappell Music, BMI »
One heart's not enough baby
Two hearts make you feel crazy
One kiss makes you feel so nice
Two kisses put you in paradise
Two hearts two kisses make one love
Two hearts beat as one dear
Two arms make me know that you care
I have plenty of lovin'
Two kisses hotter than an oven
Two hearts two kisses make one love
Loving you baby is my desire
I know that you could set this world afire
A little spark is burning deep inside
Love should be made by two
One heart's not enough baby...
[ sax ]
Loving you baby is my desire...
One heart's not enough baby...
Two hearts two kisses make one love
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4.
NO ARMS CAN EVER HOLD YOU
(Art Crafer - Jimmy Nebb)
« © '55 Gil Music, BMI »
No arms can ever hold you like these arms of mine
No heart can ever love you like this heart of mine
My dreams could all come true if you'll care for me
This love that I feel for you was just meant to be
No lips can ever kiss you like these lips of mine
No heart can ever love you like this heart of mine
My heart my love are yours till the end of time
No arms will ever hold you like these arms of mine
No arms will ever hold you like these arms of mine
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5.
NOW I KNOW
(Beasley Smith - Billy Vaughn)
« © '55 Milene Music, ASCAP »
I've seen raging waters stilled I've seen humble prayers fullfilled
What I asked my Lord has willed and now I know
I've had troubles burden me I've had endless misery
But my prayer has set me free and now I know
Yes now I know
The mercy he can show he lifted me
From deep despair and darkness below
There's one thing about it Lord now I want to shout it Lord
Maybe I'll once doubt it Lord but now but now I know
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6.
GEE WHITTAKERS
(Winfield Scott)
« © '55 Embassy Music, BMI »
Gee whittakers all you wanna do is play
Gee many crickets you'll never get no lovin' that way
A holy smoke don't you ever wanna kiss
Gee whittakers look at all the fun we'll miss
Heebee geebees baby what you gonna do
Holy cow I never seen nobody like you
Gee whittakers you never give me a chance
Geepers creepers all you wanna do is dance
Doggone it ain't you gonna ever stop
Gee whittakers you gonna make me blow my top
[ sax ]
Jumpin' Jupiter save that energy
A sufferin' catfish you have nothing left for me
Gee whittakers baby don't you give a dime
Fire crikety come on let's have a time
Doggone it you just a little care about
Gee whittakers come on and knock me out
Oh shocks you mean
Gee whittakers come on and knock me out
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7.
AT MY FRONT DOOR
(John C. Moore - Ewart G. Abner)
« © '55 Conrad Music, BMI »
Crazy little mama come knockin'
Knockin' at my front door door door
Crazy little mama come knockin'
Knockin' at my front door door door
Crazy little mama come knock knock knockin'
Just like she did it before
Woke up this mornion' with a feelin' of despair
I telephoned my baby but she wasn't there
Heard someone knockin' and much to my surprise
There stood my baby lookin' in my eyes
Crazy little mama come knock knock knockin'
Just like she did before
If you got a little mama and you wanna get along
Teach your little mama right from wrong
Tell her that you love her like you did before
She come knock knock knockin' at your door
Crazy little mama come knock knock knockin'
Just like she did before
Crazy little mama come knockin'...
[ sax ]
If you got a little mama and you wanna get along....
Crazy little mama come knock knock knockin'
Just like she did before
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8.
TAKE THE TIME
(Joe Beal - Freddy James - Joseph Shank)
« © '55 Tee Pee Music, ASCAP »
Take the time to look my way to know the way I feel
Take the time to kneel and pray for blissings true and real
Take the time to reconsile when tempers flare
Take the time to stop and smile to make me know you care
Hold my hand through wrong or right lead me from the darkful night
You must be my guiding star to follow near or far
Take the time to guard the ties that bind your light to mine
Happiness we'll realize if you will take the time
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9.
TUTTI FRUTTI
(Otis Blackwell - Dorothy La Bostrie - Richard Penniman)
« © '55 ATV Songs, BMI »
La pap pap buna lap bop bop
Tutti frutti awrootie tutti frutti awrootie
Tutti frutti awrootie tutti frutti awrootie
Tutti frutti awrootie a la pap pap buna lap bop bop
I got a gal named Sue she knows just what to do
I got a gal named Sue she knows just what to do
I been to the east I been to the west
But she's the gal that I love best
Tutti frutti awrootie tutti frutti awrootie...
I got a gal named Daisy she almost drives me crazy
I got a gal named Daisy she almost drives me crazy
She's a real gone cookie yes siree
That pretty little Susie is a gal for me
Tutti frutti awrootie tutti frutti awrootie...
[ sax ]
Tutti frutti awrootie tutti frutti awrootie...
I got a gal named Daisy...
Tutti frutti awrootie tutti frutti awrootie...
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10.
TRA-LA-LA
(Dave Bartholomew - Thomas Ridgely)
« © '55 Unart Catalog »
Tra la la la la la la la tra la la la la la la la
Tra la la la la la la la tra la la la la la la la
Yes they call they call me a blues singer
Because I sing them both night and day
I'm gonna keep on singing baby
Until you come back on to stay
Because the blues yes the blues have got me
And I just can't put them dowm
Because when you left me baby
You said you're worth big city bound
Tra la la la la la la la...
[ sax ]
If you don't see me with my blues anymore
Yes me and my bles we're going far far away
If you don't see me no more baby
Please meet me on Judgement Day
Tra la la la la la la la...
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11.
TENNESSEE SATURDAY NIGHT
(Billy Hughes)
« © '52 Unichappell Music, BMI »
Now listen while I tell you bout a place I know
Down in Tennessee where the tall corn grows
Hidden from the world in a bunch of pines
Where the moon's a little bashful and it seldom shines
Civilized people live there all right
¨But they all go native on Saturday night
Their music is a fiddle and a cracked guitar
Sometimes they meet the people at the bar
They do the boogie to an old square dance
Go to boogie with them if you get a chance
You'll feel just like a feather o'er the burning flight
Well they all go native on Saturday night
[ sax ]
When they really get together there's a lot of fun
It's a lotta pleasure when your work is done
To listen to the strummin' of an old banjo
And got a little honey dressed in calico
The music keeps a playing till the broad daylight
Yes they all go native on Saturday night
[ sax ]
Well now you've heard my story bout a place I know
Down in Tennessee where the tall corn grows
Hidden from the world in a bunch of pines
Where the moon's a little bashful and seldom shines
Civilized people live there alright
But they all go native on Saturday night
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12.
I'LL BE HOME
(Stan Lewis - Ferdinand Washington)
« © '55 Arc Music, BMI »
I'll be home my darling please wait for me
We'll stroll along together once more our love will be free
At the corner of drugstore each Saturday we would meet
I'd walk you home in the moonlight all of these things we'll repeat
So darling as I write this letter here's hoping you're thinking of me
My mind's made up so long until I'll be home to start deserving you
I'll be home my darling please wait for me
I'll walk you home in the moonlight once more our love will be free
Darling as I write this letter here's hoping you're thinking of me
My mind's made up so long until I'll be home to start deserving you
I'll be home my darling please wait for me
I'll walk you home in the moonlight once more our love will be free
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