Yes Tonight Josephine

Johnnie Ray

About Yes Tonight Josephine

"Yes Tonight Josephine" was a popular music song from 1957. It was written by Winfield Scott and Dorothy Goodman, and was a hit single for Johnnie Ray. Ray's recording was produced by Mitch Miller, and gave him his third and final number 1 hit in the UK Singles Chart. The single first entered the UK Singles Chart on 10 May 1957, and peaked at number 1 for three weeks in June. The original record was only available as a 78rpm disc. Altogether it spent 16 weeks on the chart.

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Promise me your lips are mine
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Josephine tonights the time
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I will squeeze and hold you tight
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Pack each kiss with dynamite
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Yes tonight, Josephine, yes tonight (yes tonight)
Everything, Josephine, will be alright (will be alright)
Well I'm gonna give my heart to you
Don't ask me if I love ya 'cause you know it's true
Tonight, Josephine, yes tonight (yes tonight)

I have loved you from the start
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I will keep you in my heart
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I will get you by and by
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If I don't I sure will try
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Yes tonight, Josephine, yes tonight (yes tonight)
Everything, Josephine, will be alright (will be alright)
Well I'm gonna give my heart to you
Don't ask me if I need ya 'cause you know I do
Tonight, Josephine, yes tonight (yes tonight)

I'll be Jack and you'll be Jill
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Love me 'til my heart grows still
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Baby when you hear me shout
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Kiss me quick, knock me out
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Yes tonight, Josephine, yes tonight (yes tonight)
Everything, Josephine, will be alright (be alright)
Well I'm gonna give my lips to you
Don't ask me if I want ya 'cause you know it's true
Tonight, Josephine, yes tonight
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Tonight, Josephine, yes tonight
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Johnnie Ray

Johnnie Ray (January 10, 1927 – February 24, 1990) was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. Extremely popular for most of the 1950s, Ray has been cited by critics as a major precursor of what would become rock and roll, for his jazz and blues-influenced music and his animated stage personality. more »

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Written by: DOROTHY GOODMAN, WINFIELD SCOTT

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15 facts about this song

Song Origin "Yes Tonight Josephine" is a song by Johnnie Ray, a popular American singer and songwriter from the 1950s.
Release Date The song was released in 1957 and became one of the biggest hits of Ray's career.
Chart Performance "Yes Tonight, Josephine" reached number 1 in the UK Singles Chart and number 2 in the US Billboard chart.
Songwriters The song was written by Winfield Scott and Dorothy Goodman, both of whom worked on several other successful songs of the era.
Covering Artists Several artists have covered the song, including Pat Boone and Johnny Burnette.
Song Length The original version of “Yes Tonight, Josephine” runs for a period of 2:30 minutes.
Record Label The song was released by Columbia Records, a long-standing and influential American record label.
Song Type "Yes Tonight, Josephine" is a popular song in the pop genre, and it often fits into the traditional pop subgenre.
Popular Single It is considered one of the singer's most famous work, and it helped solidify Ray's position as a leading artist in the 1950s.
Continual Popularity Despite being over six decades old, "Yes Tonight, Josephine" remains popular today and is often played on radio stations dedicated to hits of the past.
Its Impact The success of "Yes Tonight, Josephine" helped solidify Johnnie Ray's fame in the UK, where he continued to have chart success throughout the 1950s.
Dealing with Love The song portrays the desperate plea of a man in love who does not want to be turned down by his beloved Josephine.
Unique Singing Style Johnnie Ray's emotional and emphatic singing style was demonstrated excellently in "Yes Tonight, Josephine", contributing to its popularity.
Accompanied Video The original song has a black and white video available on YouTube Channel of VEVO - Johnnie Ray, and other websites using vintage projections of Johnnie Ray, reflecting the era it was released.
Featured in Media "Yes Tonight Josephine" also featured in a few films and TV shows over the years, including the 2008 film "Revolutionary Road".

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