This landmark album from 1959 represents the most finely finished work of Pat Boone's career. When examined as a composite whole in which song selection, vocal performance, arrangements and orchestration, and choral accompaniment are all carefully considered, it may be fairly stated that no other Pat Boone album realizes the accomplished perfection of Tenderly. There is an ethereal quality which permeates each selection and the album may have just as aptly been titled "Heavenly." Its rich yet delicate orchestration, accented with lush strings and a chorus so gracefully and subtley effectual it seems to emanate from a celestial choir, meld with Boone's virtuoso vocals and create an album of exquisite refinement and warmth. Everything connected with this project speaks of scrupulous attention to detail. It is apparent that each song was carefully selected, painstakingly tended to and lovingly nurtured in order for it to achieve consummate fruition. Each and every track is among the finest Pat Boone has ever recorded. "More Than You Know" may possibly be the singularly superb ballad track Boone has ever put to record. And, after listening to this wonderful album you will, more than you know, come to appreciate Pat Boone's unique artistry.

PAT BOONE
TENDERLY

(Dot DLP-25180)

April/1959
Produced by Randy Wood


1.
TENDERLY
(Jack Lawrence - Walter Gross)
« © '55 Edwin H Morris Co, ASCAP / Range Road Music, ASCAP »

The evening breeze caressed the trees tenderly
The trembling trees embraced the breeze tenderly
Then you and I came wandering by and lost in a sigh were we
The shore was kissed by sea and mist tenderly
I can't forgert how two hearts met breathlessly
Your arms opened wide and closed me inside
You took my lips you took my love so tenderly
[ strings ]
Your arms opened wide and closed me inside
You took my lips you took my love so tenderly
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2.
I'M IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE
(Dorothy Fields - Jimmy McHugh)
« © '57 Famous Music, ASCAP »

I'm in the mood for love simply because you're near me
Funny but when you're near me I'm in the mood for love
Heaven is in your eyes bright as the stars way under
Oh is there any wonder I'm in the mood for love

Why stop to think of weather this little dream might fade
We put our hearts together now we are warm I'm not afraid
If there's a cloud above if it should rain we'll let it
But for tonight forget it I'm in the mood for love

Why stop to think of weather...
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3.
YOU BELONG TO ME
(Pee Wee King - Redd Stewart - Chilton Price)
« © '52 Ridgeway Music, BMI »

See the piramids along the Nile watch the sunrise on a tropic isle
Just remember darling all the while you belong to me

See the market place in old Algirs send me photographs and souvenirs
Just remember when a dream appears you belong to me

I'll be so alone without you maybe you'll be lonesome too and blue
Fly the ocean in a silver plane see the jungle when it's wet with rain
Just remember till you're home again you belong to me

I'll be so alone without you...
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4.
TRUE LOVE
(Cole Porter)
« © '56 Chappell & Co, ASCAP »

Suntanned windblown honeymooners at last alone
Feeling far above far oh how lucky we are

While I give to you and you give to me true love true love
So on and on it'll always be true love true love

For you and I have a guardian angel on high with nothing to do
But to give to you and to give to me love forever true

Oh you and I have a guardian angel...
Love forever true
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5.
MORE THAN YOU KNOW
(Billy Rose - Edward Eliscu - Vincent Youmans)
« © '59 Anne Rachel Music, ASCAP / LSQ Music, ASCAP / WB Music, ASCAP »

Whether you are here or yonder whether you are false or true
Whether you remain or wander I'm growing fonder of you

Even though your friends forsake you even though you don't succeed
Wouldn't I be glad to take you give you the break you need

More than you know more than you know girl of my heart I love you so
Lately I find you're on my mind more than you know

Whether you're right whether you're wrong girl of my heart I'll string along
You need me so more than you'll ever know

Loving you the way that I do there's nothing I can do about it
Loving may be all you can give but honey I can't live without it

Oh how I'd cry oh how I'd cry if you got tired and said goodbye
More than I'd show more than you'd ever know
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6.
BECAUSE OF YOU
(Arthur Hammerstein - Dudley Wilkinson)
« © '40 Julian Stearns Arena Music, ASCAP »

Because of you there's a song in my heart
Because of you my romance had its start
Because of you the sun will shine
The moon and stars will say you're mine
Forever and never to part

I only live for your love and your kiss
It's paradise to be near you like this
Because of you my life is now worthwhile
And I can smile because of you
[ strings ]
Because of you my life is now worthwhile
And I can smile because of you
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7.
SECRET LOVE
(Paul F. Webster - Sammy Fain)
« © '53 WB Music, ASCAP »

Once I had a secret love that lived within the heart of me
All too soon my secret love became impatient to be free

So I told a friendly star the way that dreamers often do
Just how wonderful you are and why I'm so in love with you

Now I shout it from the highest hill even told the golden deffodils
At last my heart's an open door and my secret love's no secret anymore
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8.
WHY DON'T YOU BELIEVE ME
(Lew Douglas - Roy Roddle - King Laney)
« © '52 Music Sales, ASCAP / PolyGram Int, ASCAP »

Why don't you believe me it's you I adore
Forever and ever can I promise more
I've told you so often the way that I care
Why don't you believe me it just isn't fair

Here is a heart that is lonely here is a heart you can take
Here is a heart for you only that you can keep or break
How else can I tell you what more can I do
Why don't you believe me I love only you

Here is a heart that is lonely...
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9.
FASCINATION
(Dick Manning - Dante Marchetti)
« © '58 Southern Music, ASCAP »

It was fascination I know
And it might have ended right then at the start
Just a passing glance just a brief romance
And I might have gone on my way empty hearted

It was fascination I know
Seeing you alone with the moonlight above
Then I touched your hand and next moment I kissed you
Fascination turned to love
[ strings ]
Just a passing glance just a brief romance
And I might have gone on my way empty hearted

It was fascination I know...
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10.
NEARNESS OF YOU
(Ned Washington - Hoagy Carmichael)
« © '58 Famous Music, ASCAP »

It's not the pale moon that excites me that thrills and delights me
Oh no it's just the nearness of you
It isn't your sweet conversation that brings this sensation
Oh no it's just the nearness of you

When you're in my arms and I feel you so close to me
All my wildest dreams come true
I need no soft lights to enchant me if you'll only grant me
The right to hold you ever so tight
And to feel in the night the nearness of you

I need no soft lights to enchant me...
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11.
HOW SOON
(Carroll Lucas - Jack Owens)
« © '59 Owens-Kemp Music, ASCAP / Supreme Music, ASCAP »

How soon will I be seeing you
How soon I wish I really knew
And when will you be saying words I wanna hear
Tender little love words story of meaning clear
How soon will I be close to you
And dream the way we used to do
I see your star eyes gleaming don't mind me if I'm dreaming
Tell me darling now how soon
[ trombone ]
I see your star eyes gleaming don't mind me if I'm dreaming
Tell me darling now how soon
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12.
MAYBE YOU'LL BE THERE
(Rube Bloom - Sammy Gallop)
« © '59 Rube Bloom Music, ASCAP / Sammy Gallop Muic, ASCAP »

Each time I see a crowd of people just like a fool I stop and stare
It's really not the proper thing to do but maybe you'll be there
I go out walking after midning along the lonely Gallopare
It's not time or place to look for you but maybe you'll be there

You said your arms would always hold me
You said your lips are mine alone to kiss
Now after all those things you told me
How can it end like this

Some day if all my preayers are answered I'll hear a footstep on the stairs
With anxious heart I'll hurry to the door and maybe you'll be there

(You said your arms would always hold me
You said your lips are mine alone to kiss)
Now after all those things you told me
How can it end like this

Some day if all my preayers are answered...
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