I'm 76. In '52, I was 7. I've been a pro entertainer all my life and this song has made people cry, loving it every time I do it. Love it like mad - and I'd rather hear Mel do it than do it myself! He's so fantastic!
"Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me" is a song written by Harry Noble and originally performed by Karen Chandler in 1952. It has been re-recorded several times since then, the most notable covers being by Mel Carter in 1965 and Gloria Estefan in 1994. The version most often associated with the song was recorded by Mel Carter released in 1965. Carter's version spent 15 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 peaking at number eight, while reaching number one on Billboard's Easy Listening chart.
WHAT woman in her right mind would ever let him go after this performance. I have felt that way while being in the arms of the love of my life. I hope that every woman has.
+Elizabeth Russo * Very well worded Elizabeth. I'm 63 and on occasion I enjoy looking up and listening to (on the internet) certain favorite songs of mine, "despite" the fact that I have a ton of --- vinyl, cassettes (OMG/smile) and CD's. I rarely comment on the internet about anything, but after reading your comment --- and yes, relating to it, well, I simply decided to send a reply. Nothing more and nothing less. I absolutely love the way Mel Carter interprets this song. His version of it is by far my favorite. Take care. Steve
Thank you Steve. Your message is my treat for the day. And, to think I got rid of my vinyls, cassettes, and most CDs. Once I started utilizing RUclips, I thought there was no need for them. Absolutely wrong...just like the smell of books in the old libraries and the feel of the grammar school environment that we once attended...the "real" music venues hold that same special meaning. So, it's good to hear you held onto yours. I miss the grand way we were once held, kissed, and thrilled--because even romance is no longer the same. However, I simply miss the old days period! The new generations, modern technology, and life in general has a void that cannot be expressed, but only felt by those of us who experienced the true meaning of the old days. Best, Elizabeth
Elizabeth, don't cease seeking the beauty of love in your earthly journey. A horizon is lovely to behold but it's the aftermath of a sunset never to return. Seek for sunshine in good men like me who seek for a splendid gem who can create lightening and thunder simultaneously in my soul as I embrace, kiss, and thrill my Beautiful Girl. Buenas noches Elizabeth. By the way, my name is Roger.
As someone mentioned before, it brings back emotions of love and sadness for me. Danced this with my high school sweetheart back in 1966. Within the next year her mother made her break up with me because I was “too wild”. Still have feelings for her today, even though I haven’t seen or heard from her in 55 years. This song brings back those emotions for me. ❤
This is simply one of the greatest songs of all time sung as perfectly as it possibly could be. Mel Carter took everyone to school with this. Still my favorite.
Well it just doesn't get any better than this ! I've loved this song since it came out on the radio in 1965 when I was still a kid. Gorgeous , timeless. Who couldn't love you Mel and his trademark tune? This version is one of my favorites. Actually live them all , but his voice in this clip has ripened and perfected. Mel , you're the best !!!
This song brings me such wonderful memories when I met my boyfriend and we danced this song every time it was played on the radio. So romantic,so beautiful , so touchy...brings tears to my eyes. Awesome piece of music . Irreplaceable indeed! Thank you Mel Carter’. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
This was truly one of the highlights of all the PBS shows... Mel Carter, backup voices Pure Gold, and the instrumental arrangement combine for magical music
I've loved this song literally all my life!! I was born in March 1956. My Aunt's were four and eight years older then I was. I heard this on this radio at Grandpa's all the time on they're radio and record player.
My favorite song, and sung by one of the best singer's ever...I had the pleasure of meeting him and his wife at the Myrtle Beach Music Awards, when he was presented with the Life Time Achievement Award...
This is truly the all time favorite love song "driving me out of my mind." I listen to this when I am working out and I keep pushing myself further each time I hear his words, "hold me thrill me, kiss me." Mel Carter is a once in a lifetime singer. thankfully, RUclips allows us to preserve our memories forever.
On this day in 1965 {July 12th} Mel Carter performed "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me" on the ABC-TV week-day afternoon program 'Where The Action Is'... At the time the song was at #41 on Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart; a little under six weeks later on August 22nd it would peak at #8 {for 1 week} and it stayed on the chart for 15 weeks... On the day it peaked at #8 on the Top 100 it would reach #1 {for 1 week} on Billboard's Adult Contemporary Tracks chart... And on the same 'Action' program he also performed his debut Top 100 record, "When a Boy Falls in Love", exactly two years earlier on July 12th, 1963 it was at #79, and on August 25th, 1963 it had peaked at #44 {for 1 week}... Between 1963 and 1966 he had seven Top 100 records; his next biggest hit was a covered version of Don Cherry's "Band of Gold", it reached #32 in 1966...
There comes but one true love in everyone's life. David you were and will always be mine. You past away last spring, I will always remember us dancing and singing to and loving this song so much!!! RIP David James Chapman 8/21/56-5/24/12. Our anniversary nears this upcoming Valentines Day. You will always be my Valentine, love you and see you one the other side where we will dance again forever, GiGi
I am 61 years old and living in Belgium. I always have been sorry or should I say 'jalouse' that I was not an American teenager in the 1960's. There was so many wonderfull music in those years and that's the kind of music I've always loved..
An inspired and powerful performance by a man who has the smoothest and most captivating voice I've ever heard, singing the greatest love song ever written.
"...but they've never been in the dark with you love when you take me in your arms and drive me slowly out of my mind..." Wow, how beautiful and tender! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
My boyfriend Richie loves this song he always holds me in his arms especially when he gets back from work we both love each very much he is such a good man I am so blessed to find a man like him he is the love of my life
Nothing today beats this kind of music, NOTHING! This is unique in his class and no one will ever sing it like Mel Carter. Thank you Sir! So sweet, romantic song. Lift my spirits high! Love it 😍
Oh my! I danced this song with my boyfriend so many times....and I used to tell him, “Yes, you can hold me, thrill me and kiss me anytime you want!” 😍😍. What a wonderful memories I have from that time. I loved and enjoyed that era tremendously. We need to bring that time again where there was love and romance. I miss that and the beautiful music! Loved it !!!! 👍👍👏👏👏💕💕💕❤️❤️❤️❤️
So sad that young most young women today will never know what real romance is.
I'm 76. In '52, I was 7. I've been a pro entertainer all my life and this song has made people cry, loving it every time I do it. Love it like mad - and I'd rather hear Mel do it than do it myself! He's so fantastic!
I fantize while listening to this song, I'm a romantic!! 2/25/2022 !!♥️😀
I'd give my eye teeth to be able to sing backup for that song every time it was performed!
The best song ever never grows old as we do.
It has made me cry so many times, don't know of a song that touches me like this one.
I am Chris & Mel is a very special friend of mine no matter his age still sounds Great. I was raised on this music can you believe I am only 46.
This brings back all the wonderful thrills of 16-20.
I’m 81 and can remember it all.
Wish we could bring it back.
I am 74 years old. This has been my all-time favorite song. Mel has a beautiful voice.❤
ABSOLUTELY ONE OF MY FAVOURITE SONGS OF ALL TIME !!!!
A senior citizen remembers his youthful ambitions...
As close to musical perfection as you can get. Never get tired of this song.
this song would leave all the other love song for dead. Mel Carter what a voice.
I heard this song when I was about 13 around 1972 and fell in love with it. One of the most romantic songs of all time. Such a beautiful voice.
"Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me"............... I love classic's like this one.......... Damn it's still hot!!
I love this song! I miss the days when singers straight up sang (with so much passion) and did not do annoying runs and such.
I remember my parents playing this on the stereo/record player. I'm 66 and have always loved this song! So beautiful and romantic!
The best....50 yrs later ..still love it.
"Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me" is a song written by Harry Noble and originally performed by Karen Chandler in 1952. It has been re-recorded several times since then, the most notable covers being by Mel Carter in 1965 and Gloria Estefan in 1994. The version most often associated with the song was recorded by Mel Carter released in 1965. Carter's version spent 15 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 peaking at number eight, while reaching number one on Billboard's Easy Listening chart.
WHAT woman in her right mind would ever let him go after this performance. I have felt that way while being in the arms of the love of my life. I hope that every woman has.
Love this song, brings back my high school memories and no one can sing it like Mel.
Amazingly beautiful song. It takes a true gentleman to perform something that lasts through the decades.
I get goose bumps--Those songs are the best.
This is one of my favourite songs of all time!❤
No one sings this better than Mel Carter
Mel was 26 in 1965 when he recorded this best known hit of his.He s 75 now.I believe he had his first hit at 19.Amazing.This one s just great.
It would surely be grand to be held, thrilled, and kissed like the old days...
+Elizabeth Russo * Very well worded Elizabeth. I'm 63 and on occasion I enjoy looking up and listening to (on the internet) certain favorite songs of mine, "despite" the fact that I have a ton of --- vinyl, cassettes (OMG/smile) and CD's. I rarely comment on the internet about anything, but after reading your comment --- and yes, relating to it, well, I simply decided to send a reply. Nothing more and nothing less. I absolutely love the way Mel Carter interprets this song. His version of it is by far my favorite. Take care.
Steve
Thank you Steve. Your message is my treat for the day. And, to think I got rid of my vinyls, cassettes, and most CDs. Once I started utilizing RUclips, I thought there was no need for them. Absolutely wrong...just like the smell of books in the old libraries and the feel of the grammar school environment that we once attended...the "real" music venues hold that same special meaning. So, it's good to hear you held onto yours. I miss the grand way we were once held, kissed, and thrilled--because even romance is no longer the same. However, I simply miss the old days period! The new generations, modern technology, and life in general has a void that cannot be expressed, but only felt by those of us who experienced the true meaning of the old days.
Best,
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Russo ..Me too!
Elizabeth, don't cease seeking the beauty of love in your earthly journey. A horizon is lovely to behold but it's the aftermath of a sunset never to return. Seek for sunshine in good men like me who seek for a splendid gem who can create lightening and thunder simultaneously in my soul as I embrace, kiss, and thrill my Beautiful Girl. Buenas noches Elizabeth. By the way, my name is Roger.
i can feel the truth in that statement...
Mel Carter was one of the greats back in the day! Sure do miss those songs, too bad we cannot have them again.
As someone mentioned before, it brings back emotions of love and sadness for me. Danced this with my high school sweetheart back in 1966. Within the next year her mother made her break up with me because I was “too wild”. Still have feelings for her today, even though I haven’t seen or heard from her in 55 years. This song brings back those emotions for me. ❤
This is simply one of the greatest songs of all time sung as perfectly as it possibly could be. Mel Carter took everyone to school with this. Still my favorite.
This will ALWAYS, ALWAYS, be my ALL TIME favorite "slow-drag" song. It brings tears to my eyes thinking of my first love.
Well it just doesn't get any better than this ! I've loved this song since it came out on the radio in 1965 when I was still a kid. Gorgeous , timeless. Who couldn't love you Mel and his trademark tune? This version is one of my favorites. Actually live them all , but his voice in this clip has ripened and perfected. Mel , you're the best !!!
Oh My! I STILL LOVE this song!!! Soooo romantic. One of the very best love songs...
ThreeAMWoman May be need more romantic songs today!
I've been married to my lover for 38 years - Baby - I've stood in the dark with you love.You still drive me out of my mind. Kiss Me
Nobody can sing this like Mel, takea me right back to how I felt about my husband, thrilling rendition
My FAVORITE song 🎵 ❤️.. NOTHING can compare to Mel Carter and this song 🎵
This song brings me such wonderful memories when I met my boyfriend and we danced this song every time it was played on the radio. So romantic,so beautiful , so touchy...brings tears to my eyes. Awesome piece of music . Irreplaceable indeed! Thank you Mel Carter’. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
This was truly one of the highlights of all the PBS shows... Mel Carter, backup voices Pure Gold, and the instrumental arrangement combine for magical music
I've loved this song literally all my life!! I was born in March 1956. My Aunt's were four and eight years older then I was. I heard this on this radio at Grandpa's all the time on they're radio and record player.
MY BUDDY, MY FRIEND FOREVER, MEL CARTER, LOVE YA (SMILE)!!!!!!!4 - EVER!!
Mel Carter is among the greatest singers of all time. Love his Beautiful, Natural Voice, CLASS!!!!!
My favorite song, and sung by one of the best singer's ever...I had the pleasure of meeting him and his wife at the Myrtle Beach Music Awards, when he was presented with the Life Time Achievement Award...
An American classic! ⚘
I miss songs like this....Romantic and just plain sexy!!
41 years later after I married her, its still the best song to slow dance with my wife!
I love this song, I finally got to see a more recent Mel Carter.
This was played at my wedding we danced to it. A song of perfection
The most perfect love song! And Mel sings it from his heart! Doesn't get any better than this!!!
This song is priceless!
beautiful song, beautiful voice!!! and according to a younger picture, he was a very handsome man!!!!
Love Mel ❣️💕💕💕 One of the greatest songs EVER !
I'm 72 and this is REAL MUSIC 🎵💖💖
The first words that come to mind : CLASS ACT !!!!!
Im 67
Was one of my favorite songs, back in the 60 s
This is truly the all time favorite love song "driving me out of my mind." I listen to this when I am working out and I keep pushing myself further each time I hear his words, "hold me thrill me, kiss me." Mel Carter is a once in a lifetime singer. thankfully, RUclips allows us to preserve our memories forever.
Love this song and Mel sings it beautifully. Hold me, Thrill me, Kiss me. 🎶😍❤️
Sandra from fresco
Mel Carter does such a good job singing this song one of my favorite. Thank you!
My very favorite song since I was a teenager, I still listen to it with my husband,
Mel has one of the finest high tenor voices to EVER grace the stage!! I LOVE his voice!!!
this is timeless. this song says it all.
The most romantic song ever!!! Mel Sang it the Best!!
On this day in 1965 {July 12th} Mel Carter performed "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me" on the ABC-TV week-day afternoon program 'Where The Action Is'...
At the time the song was at #41 on Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart; a little under six weeks later on August 22nd it would peak at #8 {for 1 week} and it stayed on the chart for 15 weeks...
On the day it peaked at #8 on the Top 100 it would reach #1 {for 1 week} on Billboard's Adult Contemporary Tracks chart...
And on the same 'Action' program he also performed his debut Top 100 record, "When a Boy Falls in Love", exactly two years earlier on July 12th, 1963 it was at #79, and on August 25th, 1963 it had peaked at #44 {for 1 week}...
Between 1963 and 1966 he had seven Top 100 records; his next biggest hit was a covered version of Don Cherry's "Band of Gold", it reached #32 in 1966...
There comes but one true love in everyone's life. David you were and will always be mine. You past away last spring, I will always remember us dancing and singing to and loving this song so much!!! RIP David James Chapman 8/21/56-5/24/12. Our anniversary nears this upcoming Valentines Day. You will always be my Valentine, love you and see you one the other side where we will dance again forever, GiGi
So romantic! Like so many others, I could never get tired of this song. Mel did it best!
My husband always knew he had to dance with me whenever we heard this song.
I was 14, at YMCA summer camp..........and so happy to be growing up in such a great country !!!!
I love this man - what an incredible voice!
THIS IS MY SONG , ALWAY'S MY BEST FRIEND, MEL CARTER!!(SMILE)
I can not get enough of MEL CARTER
Excellent
What a beautiful song, after all these years WOW. Thank You!
Mel Carer sings 😢😢this beautiful. Thanks!!
Goosebumps! Yes, hold me, thrill me, & kiss me. What a song, what a voice. Don't you ache for someone to say those words to you?
MEL CARTER ~ HOLD ME THRILL KISS ME TAKE US BACK TO 1965 STILL HAVE THIS 45 TODAY ! YOU JUST CAN"T GET ANY BETTER THAN THE BEST ! GOD BLESS YOU !
Smoother than Silk !!!!! The World's Greatest Crooner !!!!!!!! Who could ask for more ?
Pure essence of Love....cannot get enough of this song!
I am 61 years old and living in Belgium. I always have been sorry or should I say 'jalouse' that I was not an American teenager in the 1960's. There was so many wonderfull music in those years and that's the kind of music I've always loved..
When this played on the radio in the 60s, I melted. I loved it then and I love it now in 2024. It still makes me melt.
An inspired and powerful performance by a man who has the smoothest and most captivating voice I've ever heard, singing the greatest love song ever written.
1965. The greatest year ever !
I just found this because of Serious XM, and I love it!
Nobody else could sing it like Mel Carter!❤
THAT'S OUR SONG, SWEETS ME(SMILE)..
Thanks Mel for this classic song. I never get tired of it. Sang with so much passion. Love it & your other songs as well❤
"...but they've never been in the dark with you love when you take me in your arms and drive me slowly out of my mind..." Wow, how beautiful and tender! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Amazing singer
My boyfriend Richie loves this song he always holds me in his arms especially when he gets back from work we both love each very much he is such a good man I am so blessed to find a man like him he is the love of my life
One of the best for sure .
Nothing today beats this kind of music, NOTHING! This is unique in his class and no one will ever sing it like Mel Carter. Thank you Sir! So sweet, romantic song. Lift my spirits high! Love it 😍
We need more music like this
EVERY NIGHT BEFORE BED, I LISTEN TO MEL!!!!!!!
nothing better , he sounds as awesome as ever, this man never ages
Musical perfection. Thanks Mel. This song touches hearts
Oh my! I danced this song with my boyfriend so many times....and I used to tell him, “Yes, you can hold me, thrill me and kiss me anytime you want!” 😍😍. What a wonderful memories I have from that time. I loved and enjoyed that era tremendously. We need to bring that time again where there was love and romance. I miss that and the beautiful music! Loved it !!!! 👍👍👏👏👏💕💕💕❤️❤️❤️❤️
This is a beautiful song. One of the all time classics in my opinion. This guy's singing voice is amazing.
Handsomest and smoothest of his era, right out the mold of Sam Cooke. What could have been had Sam lived with Mel featured on the SARS label.
We had awesome music back in the day. Beautiful lyrics and music.
HE COULD HOLD ME, THRILL ME, KISS ME ANYTIME!!!!!!!!!
I love this song!....Wish it would happen, lol...
1992 my husband and I had this as our wedding song. second time around for both of us. In love more today than yesterday.
His talent level is off the charts
No words to describe the perfection of this song and its performance by Mel Carter. ❤️
I love the music 🎶, song, he does a very wonderful job on the song . Keep up the excellent job of singing, entertaining Mel
MY DEAR FRIEND, MEL CARTER. LOVE THIS GUY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Magnificent voice - beautiful music!!!
Kiss me, kiss me..... Oh the memories I have from this song! ❤❤❤
Yep,
Nothing like young love. that feeling in your gut, endorphins running wild and that touch wass magic.