I'll Never Get Over You
Johnny Kidd & the Pirates, Johnny Kidd, The Pirates
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I'll never get over you No, I'll never get over you I just can't keep it a secret anymore Oh, no, no It wasn't so long ago That you told me you loved me so Then you went and said goodbye And found another guy, ay, yi, yi, yi I know, somewhere, someday, I'll find One love to take your place One girl with an angel ace But in the meantime I'll never get over you No I'll never get over you I just can't keep it a secret anymore Oh, no, no I know, somewhere, someday, I'll find One love to take your place One girl with an angel face But in the meantime I'll never get over you No I'll never get over you I just can't keep it a secret anymore Oh, no, no, no Oh, no, no, no
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Johnny Kidd" was a British singer and songwriter, known primarily in the the late 1950s to early 60s. He was best known as the lead vocalist for the rock and roll band "Johnny Kidd & the Pirates."
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Band Formation"Johnny Kidd & the Pirates" was formed in 1959 and remained active until 1966. Kidd, alongside Alan Caddy, Clem Cattini, Johnny Spence and Mick Green, made up the original band line-up.
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Song Overview"I'll Never Get Over You" is a song recorded by Johnny Kidd and the Pirates in 1963.
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Chart SuccessThe song achieved major success in the UK, peaking at No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart and staying on the chart for 14 weeks.
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SongwritersThe song was penned by Gordon Mills, a well-known songwriter and manager of notable singers like Tom Jones and Engelbert Humperdinck. Mill's adept songwriting skills played a significant role in bringing out the song's romantic theme and catchy rhythm.
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Tragic EndNot long after the release and success of "I'll Never Get Over You," Johnny Kidd was involved in a fatal car crash in 1966, bringing a sudden end to his promising musical career.
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LegacyDespite his untimely death, Johnny Kidd's music, including "I'll Never Get Over You," has continued to live on with cover versions by various artists, and the song itself is considered a classic of the early British rock and roll era.
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Music StyleThe song epitomizes the distinctive rock and roll sound of Johnny Kidd & the Pirates, combining bluesy overtones with the beat-driven sound that was popular in the early 1960s Rock 'n' Roll scene.
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Musical InfluencesJohnny Kidd & the Pirates along with their music, including "I'll Never Get Over You" were influenced by early American rock 'n' roll acts like Buddy Holly and Little Richard.
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Album ReleaseThough "I'll Never Get Over You" was a hit alone, it was later included in Johnny Kidd & The Pirates' compilation album, "The Best of Johnny Kidd & The Pirates," catapulting the legacy of the band and its frontman, Johnny Kidd.
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