About The Song
On January 11, 1951, Lefty Frizzell stepped into Jim Beck’s studio in Dallas, Texas, for one of his most productive early sessions. Alongside the ballad “I Want to Be with You Always,” he recorded the bright, swinging “Give Me More, More, More (Of Your Kisses).” Co-written by Frizzell and fellow Texas singer-songwriter Ray Price, the track was released by Columbia Records on November 16, 1951, under catalog number 20885. “How Long Will It Take (To Stop Loving You)” appeared on the B-side, giving listeners another strong cut from the same productive day.
The song is a playful, good-natured plea from a young man who simply cannot get enough affection. After a late-night date, he lingers at his sweetheart’s front door and begs for one more kiss — and then another. The chorus hammers home the title line with irresistible repetition, turning a simple romantic request into an upbeat celebration of young love and physical desire. It was the kind of lighthearted, dance-floor number that perfectly suited the Texas honky-tonk scene where Frizzell had built his reputation.
Frizzell delivered the vocal with his trademark smooth slides and relaxed phrasing. On the refrain, his band enthusiastically joined in shouting “more, more, more!” The brisk tempo, bouncing piano from Madge Suttee, and sharp steel guitar lines gave the record an infectious energy that made it a jukebox favorite from the moment it hit the airwaves. At just over two minutes, the performance felt spontaneous and full of life, capturing the carefree spirit of postwar country music at its most joyful.
Released at the height of Frizzell’s early stardom, the single climbed the Billboard country charts steadily. It reached number one in early 1952, holding the top spot for three weeks on the jockey and jukebox charts while spending a total of twenty-one weeks on the list. The B-side also cracked the top ten at number seven, giving Frizzell yet another successful double-sided hit. By this point the twenty-three-year-old singer had placed multiple songs in the Billboard top ten at once, a rare feat that placed him alongside Hank Williams as one of the defining voices of the era.
The track later appeared on the 1952 compilation album *Listen to Lefty*, a collection that gathered many of the singles that had transformed him from a regional performer into a national star. While many of Frizzell’s biggest records leaned toward heartbreak or family themes, “Give Me More, More, More (Of Your Kisses)” showcased the lighter, more exuberant side of his catalog and proved his versatility across the full range of honky-tonk emotions.
Though not as frequently re-recorded as some of his slower ballads, the song has remained a staple on classic country playlists and compilations. It perfectly illustrates why audiences in the early 1950s could not get enough of Lefty Frizzell — his voice turned even the simplest romantic plea into something warm, memorable, and instantly danceable.
More than seventy years after its release, “Give Me More, More, More (Of Your Kisses)” still carries the same youthful energy that helped launch one of country music’s most influential careers. It stands as a bright highlight from Frizzell’s extraordinary run of hits, a reminder of the playful charm that made his sound so distinctive and enduring.
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Lyric
When my gal and I go on a date
We always come in kinda late
When I say goodnight at her front door
I always beg for one kiss more
Give me more, more, more of your kisses
I want more, more, more tender kisses
And when I finally go
You can hear the rooster crow
Oh, please give me one more tender kiss
Now, I’ll admit I lose some sleep by staying out so late
But when I kiss my gal goodnight, the sleep will have to wait
Give me more, more, more of your kisses
I want more, more, more tender kisses
The neighbors all raise Cain
And I know that it’s a shame
But I’ve got to have another tender kiss
Now, all the neighbors in her block
Have offered things, you see
They’ll even pay the wedding bills
To just get rid of me
Yelling more, more, more of your kisses
I cry for more, more, more tender kisses
And when I leave her door
You can hear me beg for more
Oh, please give me one more tender kiss