Can't Seem to Make You Mine
The Seeds
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I can't seem to make you mine Kiss and run all the time Flyin' around like a bee Hurtin' everything you see I tried everything I know To make you wanna love me so The only thing you do Is try to put the hurt on me Can't you see what you're doin' to me You fill my heart with misery With every breath and step I take I'm more in love with you I can't go on like this A little bit of love, not one kiss I gotta have your love everyday A love that's real that'll stay I can't seem to make you mine I can't seem to make you mine I can't seem to make you mine I can't seem to make you mine Come back, baby, to me End my misery I give you love night and day Don't ever ever go away I can't seem to make you mine I can't seem to make you mine Come back baby, 'cause I'm all alone Come back darlin', 'cause I need your love Come back, 'cause I wanna love ya Girl, I wanna love ya tonight I can't seem to make you mine I can't seem to make you mine I can't seem to make you mine I can't seem to make you mine
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Seeds" and "Sky SaxonThe Seeds were an American rock band led by Sky Saxon.
- The song "Can't Seem To Make You Mine" was initially released by The Seeds in 1965.
- This eccentric and melodramatic song is one of their biggest hits.
- The song was initially a regional hit in Southern California in 1965. However, its re-release in 1967 saw it chart nationally.
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Johnny ThundersJohnny Thunders was a rock and roll guitarist and singer who played in several influential rock bands including the New York Dolls and the Heartbreakers.
- Thunders did a cover of "Can't Seem To Make You Mine" and included it in his album "So Alone" in 1978.
- The song reflected Thunders' love for 1960's garage rock and helped establish his solo sound.
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RamonesThe Ramones were an American punk rock band that formed in New York.
- While the Ramones did not officially cover "Can't Seem To Make You Mine," Dee Dee Ramone, one of the founding members, performed the song live solo several times.
- "Can't Seem To Make You Mine" was one of many 1960s garage rock songs that influenced the Ramones' music style.
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The Seeds and Unitary Cultural ImpactThe influence of "Can't Seem To Make You Mine" by The Seeds extended far beyond their original release in the 1960s.
- The catchy and unique style of the song inspired many future artists, including punk rock bands like the Ramones and Johnny Thunders.
- Its lyrics dealing with unrequited love have remained relatable, ensuring its continued popularity.
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Later Covers and UsesVarious artists from disparate music genres have covered "Can't Seem To Make You Mine" over the years, testifying to the song’s timeless appeal.
- The song has also been featured in multiple films and commercials, including a memorable perfume advert by Calvin Klein called “Obsession” in the 1980s.
- It has also been included in the soundtrack of popular video games like Mafia III, for instance, evidencing the song's enduring impact and popularity.
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