Dear Hearts and Gentle People

Dinah Shore

About Dear Hearts and Gentle People

"Dear Hearts and Gentle People" is a popular song published in 1949 with music by Sammy Fain and lyrics by Bob Hilliard. They were inspired to write the song based on a scrap of paper with the words "Dear friends and gentle hearts" written on it that was found on the body of Stephen Foster when he was discovered dying in a New York hotel room in January 1864. Popular versions were recorded in 1949 by Dinah Shore, Gordon MacRae, Bing Crosby, and Dennis Day. In the United Kingdom, the song was recorded by Doreen Lundy. Later recordings were made by Perry Como in 1959 and again in 1980. The song refers to the singer's hometown, and different versions allude to a range of U. S. states. 


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1991
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I love those dear hearts and gentle people,
Who live in my home town.
Because those dear hearts and gentle people
Will never ever let you down.

They read the good Book from Fri' till Monday,
That's how the weekend goes.
I've got a dream house I'll build there one day,
With picket fence and ramblin' rose.

I feel so welcome each time that I return
That my happy heart keeps laughin' like a clown.
I love the dear hearts and gentle people,
Who live and love in my home town.

There's a place I'd like to go and it's Batten, Idaho,
Where your friendly neighbors smile and say "Hello."
It's a pleasure and a treat to meander down the street,
That's why I want the whole wide world to know.

I love those dear hearts and gentle people,
Who live in my home town.
Because those dear hearts and gentle people
Will never ever let you down.

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Dinah Shore

Dinah Shore (born Frances Rose Shore; February 29, 1916 – February 24, 1994) was an American singer, actress, and television personality. She reached the height of her popularity as a recording artist during the Big Band era of the 1940s and 1950s, but achieved even greater success a decade later, in television, mainly as hostess of a series of variety programs for Chevrolet. more »

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Written by: Bob Hilliard, Sammy Fain

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11 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Dear Hearts and Gentle People" was written by Bob Hilliard and music by Sammy Fain.
Song Performance
It was famously recorded by Bing Crosby towards the end of 1949, followed by versions from Dennis Day, Dinah Shore, Perry Como, and Sammy Fain himself.
Chart Success
Bing Crosby's version of the song reached the No. 2 spot on Billboard’s chart in 1950.
Album Success
Bing Crosby's version was also featured in the compilation album "Bing's Hollywood" issued by Decca Records.
Song Theme
The song presents a sentimental view of small-town life, depicting it as idyllic and desired.
Pop Culture Reference
"Dear Hearts and Gentle People" is the theme song of the fictional town in Stephen King's novel "Salem's Lot."
Use in Games
The song was included in the soundtrack of the 2008 video game "Fallout 3" and is also heard on "Diamond City Radio" in "Fallout 4".
Overseas Success
As well as being a hit in the US, the song also proved popular overseas. It reached No. 9 in the UK charts when released by Perry Como.
Cover versions
The song has been covered by numerous artists over the years, including Jim Reeves and Bobby Vinton.
Inspirational Location
The song was inspired by Sammy Fain's childhood experiences in Brooklyn.
Notable Performances
Dinah Shore performed the song on her own TV show, "The Dinah Shore Show," the first season of which aired in early 1950.

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