My Heart Is an Open Book
Carl Dobkins, Jr.
Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer
Don't believe all those lies Darlin', just believe your eyes And Look, look My heart is an open book I love nobody but you (ah, ah, ah, ah) Look, look My heart is an open book My love is honest and true Some jealous so and so Wants us to part That's why he's tellin' you That I've got a cheatin' heart But don't believe all those lies Darlin', just believe your eyes And look, look My heart is an open book I love Nobody but you Some jealous so and so Wants us to part That's why he's tellin' you That I've got a cheatin' heart But don't believe all those lies Darlin', just believe your eyes And Look, look My heart is an open book I love Nobody but you Nobody but you Nobody but you
The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com
0 fans
Written by: DENNIS EMANUEL BROWN
Lyrics © HAPPY VALLEY MUSIC
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
13 facts about this song
Genre Classification"My Heart Is An Open Book" belongs to the popular music genre called Pop and Rock n Roll.
|
Chart AchievementThe song reached the No.3 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States in 1959. It also climbed to No.11 on the UK Singles Chart, showing its international popularity.
|
Period of Release"My Heart Is An Open Book" was released in the late 1950s. It debuted at a time when Rock n Roll was exploding in popularity.
|
Singer BiographyCarl Dobkins, Jr. was an American singer and songwriter who was born in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1941. He became popular during the late 1950s and early 1960s.
|
Notable Record LabelThe song was released under Decca Records, one of the most renowned record labels of the time.
|
Song DurationThe original single version of "My Heart Is An Open Book" has a duration of approximately 2 minutes and 18 seconds, which was typical for pop songs in that era.
|
Songwriter CreditThe song was written by Lee Pockriss and Hal David. Hal David is famous for writing many hit songs with Burt Bacharach.
|
Success in MediaAfter its release, "My Heart is An Open Book" was featured in popular TV shows and films. It was used in "American Graffiti," a 1973 film directed by George Lucas.
|
Other Versions and CoversThe song has been covered by several other artists since its release, including Bobby Vee and Michael Holliday, which demonstrates the enduring appeal of the track.
|
Album PlacementFollowing its success as a single, "My Heart Is An Open Book" was included in the album "Carl Dobkins, Jr." which was released later.
|
B-side TrackThe song "My Pledge to You" was released as the B-side track.
|
Relevance to the Culture of its TimeThe song uplifted the youth-oriented and rock & roll-influenced pop music scene of the 1950s and early 1960s.
|
Lifelong LegacyDue to its popularity, "My Heart Is an Open Book" placed Carl Dobkins, Jr. among the top teen idols of the late '50s.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"My Heart Is an Open Book Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 17 Apr. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/22291915/Carl+Dobkins%2C+Jr./My+Heart+Is+an+Open+Book>.
Powered by CITE.ME
Discuss the My Heart Is an Open Book Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In