Put Your Head on My Shoulder – Paul Anka

About the song Put Your Head on My Shoulder – Paul Anka

Song overview

“Put Your Head on My Shoulder” is a song written by Canadian-born singer-songwriter Paul Anka. Anka’s version was recorded in August 1958 at Bell Sound Studios in New York City, three weeks before he recorded his no. 1 hit “Lonely Boy”, and was released as a single on August 17, 1959, by ABC-Paramount as catalog number 4510040. It was arranged and conducted by Don Costa.

Recording and release

“Put Your Head on My Shoulder” was released as a single in August 1959. It reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and number one on the UK Singles Chart. The song was also a hit in Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.

Lyrics

The lyrics of “Put Your Head on My Shoulder” are about a young couple who are in love. The singer asks his girlfriend to put her head on his shoulder and to hold him in her arms. He tells her that he loves her and that he wants to be with her forever.

Reception

“Put Your Head on My Shoulder” was a critical and commercial success. Anka was praised for his vocals and the song’s catchy melody. The song was also a hit with audiences, and it is still considered to be one of Anka’s most popular songs.

Legacy

“Put Your Head on My Shoulder” is a classic pop song that has been enjoyed by generations of listeners. It is a timeless song about love and young romance, and it continues to be popular today. The song has been covered by many other artists, including Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, and The Beach Boys. It has also been featured in several films and television shows, including “American Pie”, “The Wonder Years”, and “Friends”.

Additional facts

• “Put Your Head on My Shoulder” was ranked number 301 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
• The song was used as the theme song for the 1964 sitcom “The Donna Reed Show”.
• The song was also used in the 1971 Disney film “Bedknobs and Broomsticks”.

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Put Your Head on My Shoulder – Paul Anka Lyrics

Put your head on my shoulder Hold me in your arms, baby Squeeze me oh so tight Show me that you love me too

Put your lips next to mine Won’t you kiss me once, baby Just a kiss good night Maybe all along People say that love’s a game You just can’t win If there’s a way I’ll find it someday And put your head on my shoulder

Words I want to hear Tell me that you love me too Put your head on my shoulder Show me what you’re on to I want to hear what you’re on to Put your head on my shoulder

Put your head on my shoulder Hold me in your arms, baby Squeeze me oh so tight Show me that you love me too

Put your lips next to mine Won’t you kiss me once, baby Just a kiss good night Maybe all along People say that love’s a game You just can’t win If there’s a way I’ll find it someday And put your head on my shoulder

Words I want to hear Tell me that you love me too Put your head on my shoulder Show me what you’re on to I want to hear what you’re on to Put your head on my shoulder