"Two Hearts", or "Two Hearts, Two Kisses (Make One Love)" is a
popular
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song
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, written by
Otis Williams and
Henry Stone in
1954
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It was originally recorded by
Otis Williams and the Charms
Otis Williams and the Charms were an American doo-wop vocal group in the 1950s, who were originally billed as The Charms. Williams is not related to Otis Williams of The Temptations.
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, it first reached the ''
Billboard
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'' R&B chart on March 23, 1955, and lasted 12 weeks on the chart, peaking at number 8.
Background
The song has an unusual 44-bar form, alternating 12-bar blues sections with an 8-bar bridge.
Cover versions
In 1955, it was recorded by
Pat Boone
Patrick Charles Eugene Boone (born June 1, 1934) is an American singer and actor. He was a successful pop singer in the United States during the 1950s and early 1960s. He sold more than 45 million records, had 38 Top 40 hits, and appeared in mo ...
for a major hit peaking at number 16 on the pop charts.
This recording was released by
Dot Records
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as catalog number 15338.
References
1954 songs
Pat Boone songs
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