A Heart Full of Love (For a Handful of Kisses)

Eddy Arnold

About A Heart Full of Love (For a Handful of Kisses)

"A Heart Full of Love (For a Handful of Kisses)" is a 1948 single by Eddy Arnold. Written by Eddy Arnold, Steve Nelson and Ray Soehnel, the song was Eddy Arnold's eighth number one, where it spent one week at the top of the Best Seller lists. The b-side of "A Heart Full of Love (For a Handful of Kisses", a song entitled, "Then I Turned and Slowly Walked Away" hit number four on the Folk Best Seller lists.


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I traded a heart full of love for a handful of kisses
That you were just throwing away
I traded a lifetime of dream for a few carefree moments
That you felt like wasting that day
If I had known you didn't care I wouldn't be so blue
Cause I'd have left my heart at home and played the game like you
I'm hoping that you had your fun cause that handful of kisses
Has broken my trusting heart in two

I gave you a love that was true for a heart that was fickle
I wish I had known at the time
You had me fooled for a while cause I thought that you meant it
When you said that you would be mine
But now that we have said goodbye I see the light of day
I had a moment of happiness but what a price to pay
I traded a heart full of love for a handful of kisses
That you were just throwing away

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Eddy Arnold

Richard Edward "Eddy" Arnold (May 15, 1918 – May 8, 2008) was an American country music singer who performed for six decades. He was a so-called Nashville sound (country/popular music) innovator of the late 1950s, and scored 147 songs on the Billboard country music charts, second only to George Jones. He sold more than 85 million records. A member of the Grand Ole Opry (beginning 1943) and the Country Music Hall of Fame (beginning 1966), Arnold ranked 22nd on Country Music Television's 2003 list of "The 40 Greatest Men of Country Music." He co-wrote the country and pop standard "You Don't Know Me". more »

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Written by: EDDY ARNOLD, RAY SOEHNEL, STEVE NELSON

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10 facts about this song

Song Creation
The song "A Heart Full of Love (For a Handful of Kisses)" is a romantic track written by Eddy Arnold, Steve Nelson, and Roy Soehnel.
Iconic Singer
Eddy Arnold, the artist who sang the song, is known as one of the most popular country singers in the musical history of the United States.
Release Date
The song was first released in the year 1947.
Rapid Success
The song achieved a meteoric rise to fame, having quickly generated significant attention shortly after its release.
Genre
As an example of Eddy Arnold's music style, "A Heart Full of Love (For a Handful of Kisses)" falls within the country and western music category.
Signature Style
Eddy Arnold, often hailed as the "Nashville Sound," contributed greatly to the refinement of country music with this song.
Popular Album
The song is part of Eddy Arnold's album called "The Tennessee Plowboy and His Guitar," which is regarded as one of his most significant works.
Chart Performance
"A Heart Full of Love (For a Handful of Kisses)" attained high positions on several music charts, reflecting its immense popularity at the time.
Uniqueness
The song is unique for its subtle blend of high-pitched vocals and raw country sound, giving it a special place in Eddy Arnold's repertoire.
Longevity
Despite being over 70 years old, the song is still listened to and appreciated by fans of Eddy Arnold and country music generally. This speaks to its timeless appeal and longevity in the music world.

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