Dear Heart and Other Great Songs of Love
| Dear Heart and Other Great Songs of Love | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | December 1964 | |||
| Recorded | Late 1964 | |||
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| Length | 32 minutes 27 seconds | |||
| Label | Kapp Records (KL 1415; KS 3415) | |||
| Producer | Michael Kapp | |||
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| Singles from Dear Heart and Other Great Songs of Love | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | [1] |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [2] |
Dear Heart and Other Great Songs of Love is a studio album by American singer Jack Jones released in late 1964 by Kapp Records.[3]
Background and content
Dear Heart and Other Great Songs of Love was the final of four albums that Jones released in 1964, following the title track's success.[1] Although released at the height of the British Invasion, the LP was an immediate commercial hit.[4] It proved Jones' appeal and the lasting popularity of traditional pop, even while pop-rock British acts were dominating the charts and airplay.[5][1] The album contained contained slow but warm cover versions of multiple standards like "I'm Glad There Is You", I'll Get By (As Long as I Have You), and "Love Is Here to Stay".[1][6] It was released right before the start of 1965 by Kapp Records, and was available both in mono and stereo.[3]
Reception
The album received a mostly positive reception upon its release. Billboard stated that "The performances are warm and extremely listenable".[6] Cashbox believed Jones's "slick readings of such favorites as 'I'll Get By,' "Love Is Here To Stay" and 'Thank Heaven For Little Girls' is sure to send the set to hitsville in short order."[7] Record World highlighted it as "Album of the Week" and stated that the "young crooner gets better all the time as his recent reviews at New York's Persian Room attest loudly." They noted that the "new package is tagged after Jack's snappy version of 'Dear Heart'".[8] On the other hand, The Toronto Star said that "Jones has a fine voice, but lacks heart", noting that "the songs from shows and films sound almost identical".[9]
Retrospectives were also positive. William Ruhlmann of AllMusic said that "The arrangements were sympathetic, and Jones gave the songs his usual warm, well-articulated interpretations."[1] The Encyclopedia of Popular Music gave the album a four-star rating as well.[2]
Chart performance
The album debuted on Billboard magazine's Top LP's chart in the issue dated January 9, 1965, peaking at No. 11 during a twenty-five-week run on the chart.[4] It debuted on Cashbox magazine's Top 100 Albums chart in the issue also dated January 9, 1965, peaking at No. 12 during an eighteen-week run on the chart.[10] The album debuted on Record World magazine's 100 Top LP's chart in the issue dated January 16, 1965, peaking at No. 7 during a nineteen-week run on the chart.[11]
The album's title track debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 in the issue dated November 28, 1964, peaking at number 30 during a 11-week run,[12] and debuted on the magazine's Easy Listening chart November 28, peaking at number six during a 11-week run.[13] The track debuted on the Cashbox singles chart in the issue dated November 28, 1964, peaking at number 15 during an 12-week run.[14]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dear Heart" | 2:36 | |
| 2. | "You're Sensational" | Cole Porter | 2:26 |
| 3. | "Love Is Here to Stay" | 2:24 | |
| 4. | "I'll Get By (As Long as I Have You)" | 2:53 | |
| 5. | "You'd Better Love Me" |
| 2:01 |
| 6. | "All the Things You Are" | 3:02 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7. | "Emily" | 3:13 | |
| 8. | "Thank Heaven for Little Girls" | 2:20 | |
| 9. | "I'm Glad There Is You" |
| 3:00 |
| 10. | "When She Makes Music" |
| 3:17 |
| 11. | "Something's Gotta Give" | Johnny Mercer | 2:19 |
| 12. | "You're My Girl" | 2:56 | |
| Total length: | 32:27 | ||
Production and personnel
Recorded in late 1964. Produced by Michael Kapp. Arrangers/conductors include: Don Costa, Jack Elliott, and Harry Betts.[1]
Charts
Album
| Chart (1965) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Top LP's[4] | 11 |
| US Cashbox Top 100 Albums[10] | 12 |
| US Record World 100 Top LP's[11] | 7 |
Singles
| Year | Single | Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | "Dear Heart" | US Billboard Hot 100[12] | 30 |
| US Cashbox Top 100 Singles[14] | 15 | ||
| US Easy Listening[13] | 6 | ||
| CAN RPM Adult Contemporary[15] | 9 |
References
- ^ a b c d e f Ruhlmann, William. "Dear Heart album by Jack Jones". AllMusic. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
- ^ a b Larkin, Colin (2007). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Omnibus Press. p. 766. ISBN 9781846098567. Retrieved February 15, 2026.
- ^ a b Kinslow, Chris (2022). Goldmine Record Album Price Guide. Penguin. p. 1991. ISBN 978-1-68145-973-8. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
- ^ a b c Whitburn, Joel (1973). Top LP's, 1945–1972. Record Research. p. 75. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
- ^ Perone, James E. Mods, Rockers, and the Music of the British Invasion. Westport, CT. Praeger, 2009. Print.
- ^ a b "Pop Spotlight: Dear Heart and Other Great Songs of Love". Billboard. Vol. 76, no. 52. December 26, 1964. p. 50.
- ^ "Cashbox Album Pop Picks Reviews: Dear Heart and Other Great Songs of Love". Cash Box. Vol. 26, no. 14. December 26, 1964. p. 32.
- ^ "In the opinion of the Editors, this is the following Album of the Week" (PDF). Record World. Vol. 18, no. 916. December 26, 1964. p. 1. Retrieved March 22, 2026 – via worldradiohistory.com.
- ^ "Dear Heart: Jack Jones, review". The Toronto Star. Toronto, Ontario, Canada. March 25, 1965. Retrieved June 5, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Hoffmann, Frank W. (1975). The Cash Box Album Charts, 1955–1974. Scarecrow Press. p. 187. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
- ^ a b "Record World 100 Top LP's chart (Tear-out guide)" (PDF). Record World. Vol. 19, no. 926. January 29, 1965. p. 26. Retrieved February 24, 2026 – via worldradiohistory.com.
- ^ a b Whitburn, Joel (2002). Joel Whitburn's top pop singles 1955-2002. Menomonee Falls, Wisc.: Record Research. p. 366. ISBN 0898201551.
- ^ a b Whitburn, Joel (2007). Joel Whitburn presents Billboard top adult songs, 1961-2006. Menomonee Falls, Wis. : Record Research Inc. p. 142. ISBN 978-0-89820-169-7.
- ^ a b Downey, Pat (1994). Cash box pop singles charts, 1950-1993. Englewood, Colo.: Libraries Unlimited. p. 182. ISBN 1-56308-316-7.
- ^ "RPM Weekly - Adult Contemporary Chart Search: Jack Jones". Library and Archives Canada. Government of Canada. 17 July 2013. Retrieved October 29, 2025.