If I Give My Heart to You

Doris Day

About If I Give My Heart to You

"If I Give My Heart to You" is a popular song written by Jimmy Brewster (Milt Gabler), Jimmie Crane, and Al Jacobs. The most popular versions of the song were recorded by Doris Day and by Denise Lor; both charted in 1954. The recording by Doris Day was released by Columbia Records as catalog number 40300. It first reached the Billboard magazine charts on September 11, 1954. On the Disk Jockey chart, it peaked at #4; on the Best Seller chart, at #4; on the Juke Box chart, at #3. The recording by Denise Lor was released by Majar Records as catalog number 27. It first reached the Billboard magazine Best Seller chart on August 25, 1954 and lasted 14 weeks on the chart, peaking at #13. 


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If I give my heart to you, will you handle it with care
Will you always treat me tenderly and in every way be fair
If I give my heart to you, will you give me all your love
Will you swear that you'll be true to me
By the light that shines above
And will you sigh with me when I'm sad
Smile with me when I'm glad
And always be as you are with me tonight

Think it over and be sure
Please don't answer 'til you do
When you promise all those things to me
Then I'll give my heart to you

And will you sigh with me when I'm sad
Smile with me when I'm glad
And always be as you are with me tonight

Think it over and be sure
Please don't answer 'til you do
When you promise all those things to me
Then I'll give my heart to you

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Doris Day

Doris Day (born Doris Mary Ann Kappelhoff, April 3, 1922) is an American actress, singer, and animal rights activist, who began her career as a big band singer in 1939, but only began to be noticed after her first hit recording, "Sentimental Journey", in 1945. After leaving the Les Brown & His Band of Renown to try a solo career, she started her long-lasting partnership with Columbia Records, which would remain her only recording label. The contract lasted from 1947 to 1967, and included more than 650 recordings, making Day one of the most popular and acclaimed singers of the 20th century. In 1948, after being persuaded by Sammy Cahn, Jule Styne and her agent at the time, Al Levy, she auditioned for Michael Curtiz, which led to her being cast in the femal… more »

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Written by: AL JACOBS, JIMMIE CRANE, JIMMY BREWSTER

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10 facts about this song

Music Genre
"If I Give My Heart to You" is a popular traditional pop song by Doris Day.
Release Date
The song was initially released in 1954 as a single and later included in the album "Doris Day's Sentimental Journey" which was released in 1965.
Chart Achievements
The song reached number three on the US Billboard charts in 1954 and number four on the UK Singles Chart.
Original Artists
Although popularized by Doris Day, the song was first performed by Denise Lor; Day's version was released a few months later.
Lyrics and Music
The lyrics were written by Al Jacobs and Jimmie Crane while the song has been set to music by Norma Gimbel.
Cover Versions
Various artists have performed and recorded their versions of the song, including Nat King Cole, Bing Crosby, Anne Murray, and Connee Boswell.
Representing Romance Era
"If I Give My Heart to You" is often cited as a classic example of the sentimental ballads that were popular in the mid-1950s.
Movie Appearance
The song was part of the soundtrack of the 1995 film, "The Bridges of Madison County."
Typical Doris Day's Performance
"If I Give My Heart to You" is a perfect example of Doris Day's warm, clear vocals and her talent for heartfelt ballads.
Performances
Despite the nostalgic tone of the song, Doris Day performed "If I Give My Heart to You" not only in a studio setting but also on various television programs and public performances.

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