I Write the Songs
David Cassidy
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I've been alive forever, and I wrote the very first song I put the words and the melodies together I am music and I write the songs I write the songs that make the whole world sing I write the songs of love and special things I write the songs that make the young girls cry I write the songs, I write the songs My home lies deep within you And I've got my own place in your soul Now, when I look out through your eyes I'm young again, even though I'm very old Oh my music makes you dance And gives you spirit to take a chance And I wrote some rock 'n' roll so you can move Music fills your heart Well, that's a real fine place to start It's from me it's for you It's from you, it's for me It's a worldwide symphony
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Written by: BRUCE JOHNSTON
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10 facts about this song
Song History"I Write the Songs" is a popular song by David Cassidy, Barry Manilow, and Captain & Tennille. The song was initially released by Cassidy in 1975, but it was Barry Manilow's rendition a year later that made it a worldwide hit.
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SongwriterDespite its first-person lyrical "I", Barry Manilow did not write the song. The track was composed by Bruce Johnston, a member of the famous band The Beach Boys.
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InspirationBruce Johnston wrote "I Write the Songs" in 1975. The song's title is somewhat ironic because the idea for the lyrics reportedly came from the fact that, as a member of the Beach Boys, Johnston did not write many of their songs; most of them were composed by Brian Wilson.
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Record SalesBarry Manilow's rendition of the song eventually became a huge commercial success. It topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart and sold over a million copies.
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Grammy Awards"I Write the Songs" won a Grammy Award for Song of the Year in 1977, further solidifying Barry Manilow’s place in pop music history.
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MisbeliefsThere is a common misconception surrounding the song, many people falsely believe that Barry Manilow wrote it because of its first-person line, "I Write the Songs."
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Cassidy's InvolvementDespite releasing the song first, David Cassidy was not the first choice to record it. Originally, Johnston had intended for Captain & Tennille to perform the song.
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American BandstandBarry Manilow performed "I Write The Songs" on American Bandstand, a popular music-performance and dance television show, which helped the song gain popularity rapidly.
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Manilow's Initial ReactionInterestingly, Barry Manilow initially did not like "I Write the Songs." He has admitted in interviews that he only decided to record the song because his producer convinced him to do so.
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Lasting InfluenceIn spite of the confusion surrounding its authorship, "I Write the Songs" is still a staple of Barry Manilow’s live concerts and can often be heard on soft rock and adult contemporary radio stations.
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