It's All Up to You
Jim Capaldi
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Everyday I watched you walkin' Walkin' by my window pane From the first time that I saw you, baby I knew I'd never be the same I wanna give you my lovin' Could you ever love me too? But you never seem to notice me Or what I'm goin' through Everyday I hope you see me Maybe look at me and smile But you always seem to look right through me I just break down and cry I wanna give you my lovin' Could you ever love me too? But you never seem to notice me Or what I'm goin' through, it's all up to you I wanna give you my lovin' Could you ever love me too? But you never seem to notice me Or what I'm goin' through, it's all up to you Come on down to my street, baby And let me make you feel a part Of everything I have to offer you Of everything inside my heart I wanna give you my lovin' Could you ever love me too? But you never seem to notice me Or what I'm goin' through, it's all up to you I would give you the sunlight, baby To keep you warm the days grow cold And the love we have together, darling It will never grow old any more Oh baby, it's all up to you Oh woman, it's all up to you Oh my sweet baby, it's all up to you
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Written by: JIM CAPALDI
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11 facts about this song
Album Origin"It's All Up To You" is a track from the album "Fierce Heart" which was the eighth studio album released by Jim Capaldi in 1983.
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Song CollaborationThe song was a collaboration between Jim Capaldi and Steve Winwood, with both Capaldi and Winwood credited as songwriters.
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Influential ArtistJim Capaldi, an English drummer, singer, and songwriter, is best known as a founding member of the band Traffic. He has worked with several notable musicians including Eric Clapton, George Harrison, and Carlos Santana.
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GenreThe song falls within the rock genre, more specifically it adopts elements of pop rock and soft rock.
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Chart PerformanceThe song charted reasonably well in the United States, peaking at #28 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart.
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AwardsAlthough the song "It's All Up To You" did not win any awards, Jim Capaldi was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Traffic in 2004.
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Different VersionsIn addition to the original version on the "Fierce Heart" album, a live version of "It's All Up To You" was released on Capaldi's 1999 album "Live-The 40,000 Headmen Tour".
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Lyric SignificanceThe song's lyrics speak about personal responsibility and the power each person holds to shape their own destiny – a reflection of Capaldi's philosophical leanings.
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Album Success"Fierce Heart" was Capaldi's most successful solo album in the USA, largely due to the popularity of "That's Love" which peaked at No. 28 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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AdaptationThroughout his career, Capaldi was known for continuously adjusting his musical style, which is evident in the sound production of "It's All Up To You". The song tends to deviate from Capaldi's 1970's progressive/psychedelic sound and leans more towards the 1980's smooth rock sound.
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Stream Access"It's All Up To You" by Jim Capaldi is available on multiple streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.
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