Lovin' Things
The Grass Roots
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It's the lovin' things you do That make me grow so close to you You know I want you my whole life through For the lovin' things, baby, that you do It's the lovin' things you say That give me comfort every day By your side I'm gonna sleep These lovin' things that you see Since the day our love began I've become a new, big, happy man I can hold my head up high When you are near, I touch the sky With your soft and sweet caress You've brought me such tenderness You'd think I was once forsaken With your kiss I've been awakened It's the lovin' things you do That make me grow so close to you You know I want you my whole life through For the lovin' things, baby, that you do With your soft and sweet caress You've brought me such tenderness Your smile from your young face You give me back my inspiration It's the lovin' things we share That assures me now you care Offer is gone; it's so perfect there For the lovin' things that we share It's the lovin' things you do That make me grow so close to you You know I want you my whole life through For the lovin' things, baby, that you do
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Written by: Artie Schroeck, Jet Loring
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15 facts about this song
Release"Lovin' Things" by The Grass Roots was released as a single in 1969.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it one of the band's biggest hits.
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Album"Lovin' Things" was also the title track of The Grass Roots’ fourth album.
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Cover VersionThe song is actually a cover of a British pop song by Marmalade, who initially released it in 1968.
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Song DurationThe duration of the song "Lovin' Things" is 3 minutes and 4 seconds.
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GenreIt falls under the music genres Sunshine Pop and Folk Rock.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Artie Schroeck and Jet Loring.
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ProductionThe band's producer, Steve Barri, is the one who chose "Lovin' Things" for them to record.
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LineupThe lineup of The Grass Roots at the time of recording "Lovin' Things" included Rob Grill, Warren Entner, Rick Coonce, and Creed Bratton.
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Live PerformancesDespite the single's success, the Grass Roots did not usually include "Lovin' Things" in their live performances.
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Legacy"Lovin' Things" remains one of The Grass Roots' most recognizable songs, featuring regularly on oldies radio stations.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Lovin' Things" features the band performing in a park.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the record label Dunhill Records.
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BackgroundAllegedly, the song's optimistic and carefree lyrics are a reflection of the late-60s "flower power" era.
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Recognition"Lovin' Things" has been featured on numerous compilation albums for the band, including "Golden Grass: Their Greatest Hits" and "All Time Greatest Hits".
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