Nice to Be with You
Gallery
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Oh, it's so nice to be with you I love all the things ya say and do And it's so nice to hear you say You're gonna please me in every way Honey, I got the notion You're causin' commotion in my soul Baby, you and me have got somethin' that's real I know it's gonna last a lifetime ya better believe it, girl At night I call your name Darkness fills my room, I'm only dreamin' About the time I'm gonna be with you Oh, it's so nice to be with you I love all the things ya say and do And it's so nice to hear you say You're gonna please me in every way Honey, I got the notion You're causin' commotion in my soul When I'm feelin' down You're there to pick me up and help me to carry on Aww, little things mean a lot When you need a shoulder to cry on I'm there to ease the pain and chase away the rain Aww, darlin', I just gotta say Oh, it's so nice to be with you I love all the things ya say and do And it's so nice to hear you say You're gonna please me in every way Oh, it's so nice to be with you I love all the things ya say and do And it's so nice to hear you say You're gonna please me in every way Oh, it's so nice to be with you I love all the things ya say and do
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Written by: JIM GOLD
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10 facts about this song
Album Facts"Nice to Be with You" is a song from the album "Gallery", which was released in 1972. This was the first album by the American soft rock band named Gallery.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a huge success for Gallery, peaking at No.4 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 during the summer of 1972. It also became a hit worldwide, reaching No.1 in Canada and performing well in various other countries too.
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Song Information"Nice to Be with You" was written by the Michigan songwriter Jim Gold, who was also the front man of Gallery. He wrote the song about his girlfriend at the time.
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Single ReleaseThe song was released as a single in 1972 and stands out as Gallery's biggest hit. Its success helped cement Gallery as one of the popular soft rock bands of the early '70s.
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Cover VersionsA number of artists have covered "Nice to Be with You" over the years, including popular folk-rock singer Judy Collins in 1973.
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Streaming and Digital SalesThe song is still popular today, with millions of plays on streaming platforms like Spotify, and significant digital sales on platforms like iTunes.
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Music GenreThe song is characterized by its soft rock sound, which was groundbreaking in the early 1970s.
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Break from TouringAccording to Jim Gold, the song was actually written during a lull in the band's touring schedule. They were stuck in a hotel due to a snowstorm, and the song was written in a single night.
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Band’s FutureDespite the success of "Nice to Be with You," Gallery would never again reach the level of popularity they experienced with this single. However, they remained active for several years and released multiple albums.
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Lifespan of the BandGallery was active from 1970 until 1976. Despite a relatively short lifespan, the band left an indelible mark on the music industry, largely thanks to their catchy hit, "Nice to Be With You."
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