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About You

"You" is a 1977 single by Australian recording artist Marcia Hines, first recorded by writer Tom Snow on his 1975 Taking It All In Stride LP. "You" was the second single from her third studio album, Ladies and Gentlemen, released in October 1977. It peaked at No. 2 in Australia, and remains Hines' highest charting single in Australia. The song was nearly kept from Hines as Robie Porter, the producer, had put the song into his "don't use" pile. Mark Kennedy – her backing band's drummer – saw the sheet music in the studio and began arguing the song's worth to Porter. Porter subsequently changed his mind about the song. Hines' "You" is a dance song. Her version was not released in North America, and the following year it was covered in the U. S. by Rita Coolidge. 


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2008
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She was naive, and never knew
Back against the world--her dreams came true
There is a mirror in her eyes,
all the world with cherry painted skies
I would be a fool, not to notice who,
can make me want to give it all
Oh, and now, I'm a happy soul
that love has got a hold
And I know that love won't let me fall

You--light the way, you brighten up my day
You make me want to stay,
I guess you know that I'm in love with you
It's true, you changed my point of view,
and now I look at life, the way you do,
with a beauty shining thru

When I am true with my dreams
life is so sincere, in what it means
I am truly hypnotized--with a love
that took me by surprise
I would be a fool, not to notice who,
can make me want to give it all
Oh and now, love is so profound.
I need your love around to open yp,
this lonely heart

You--light the way, you brighten up my day
You make me want to stay,
I guess you know that I'm in love with you
It's true, you changed my point of view,
and now I look at life, the way you do,
with a beauty shining thru

You-light the way, you brighten up my day
You make me want to stay,
I guess you know that I'm in love with you
It's true, you changed my point of view,
You make it all seem right,
I'd love to share my life, with you

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Rita Coolidge

Rita Coolidge (born May 1, 1945) is a multiple Grammy Award-winning American vocalist. During the 1970s and 1980s, she charted hits on Billboard's pop, country, adult contemporary and jazz charts. more »

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Written by: DON CHEREYNE, TOM JAMSKI

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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7 facts about this song

Origin and Release
- "You" is a song that was originally performed by Marcia Hines, an American-born Australian singer and actress. The song, written by Tom Snow, was released in 1977 as the first single from her second studio album, "Shining."
Awards and Recognition
- "You" enhanced Marcia Hines' reputation as one of Australia's most popular female vocalists, leading her to win the TV Week King of Pop Award for Best Australian Female Vocalist in 1977.
Sales and Ranking
- The song peaked at No. 2 on the Australian Singles Chart. It endures as Hines' all-time greatest hit based on sales and chart success.
Rita Coolidge
- The song was also performed by Rita Coolidge, a Grammy Award-winning American recording artist. Her version of "You" was included in her 1978 album "Love Me Again." It was the second single off the album and reached No. 25 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.
Songwriter Recognition
- Tom Snow, the songwriter for the song "You," is a well-respected American songwriter and musician. Over the course of his career, he has penned numerous top 40 hits, including "He's So Shy" for The Pointer Sisters and "Don't Know Much" which was recorded by Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville.
Ria Coolidge's Version Inspired by Marcia Hines
- The success of Marcia Hine's version of 'You' inspired other artists including Rita Coolidge who covered the song just a year later.
Legacy
- Despite released decades ago, the song "You" remains a favorite and sentimental piece for many listeners. Both Marcia Hines and Rita Coolidge's versions have been digitally remastered and are available on popular music streaming platforms, reaching newer generations of fans.

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