Move Over Darling

Doris Day

About Move Over Darling

"Move Over Darling" is a song originally recorded by Doris Day, which was the theme from the 1963 movie Move Over, Darling, starring Doris Day, James Garner and Polly Bergen, and was released as a single the same year. The song was written by Doris Day's son, Terry Melcher, along with Hal Kanter and Joe Lubin. In 1964, Doris Day's version of the song spent 16 weeks on the United Kingdom's Record Retailer chart, peaking at No. 8, while reaching No. 1 in Hong Kong, and No. 4 on New Zealand's "Lever Hit Parade". In 1987, the song was re-released as a single and it re-charted on the UK Singles Chart, reaching No. 45. In 1983, Tracey Ullman released a version of the song as a single and on the album You Broke My Heart in 17 Places. Ullman's version spent 9 weeks on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at No. 8, while reaching No. 5 on the Irish Singles Chart, No. 15 in Flanders No. 13 on the Dutch Top 40, and No. 20 on the Dutch Nationale Hitparade. 


Year:
1999
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Our lips shouldn't touch
(Move over darling)
I like it too much
(Move over darling)
That gleam in your eyes 
is no big surprise anymore
'Cause you fooled me before

I'm all in a spin
(Move over darling)
About to give in
(Move over darling)
And though it's not right
I'm too weak to fight it somehow
'Cause I want you right now

The way you sigh
has me waving my conscience bye bye
You can call me a fickle thing
But I'm practically yours forever, because

(I yearn to be kissed)
Move over darling
(How can I resist)
Move over darling
You captured my heart
and now that I'm no longer free
Make love to me

The way you sigh
Has me waving my conscience good bye
You can call me a fickle thing
But I'm practically yours forever, because

I yearn to be kissed
(Move over darling)
How can I resist
(Move over darling)
Please give me your love
I'm longing for you
I need all your love, honest I do
You captured my heart 
and now that I'm no longer free

Make love to me     
(Move over darling) 
Make love to me     
(Move over darling) 
Make love to me     
(Move over darling) 
Make love to me     
(Move over darling)

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Doris Day

Doris Day (born Doris Mary Ann Kappelhoff, April 3, 1922) is an American actress, singer, and animal rights activist, who began her career as a big band singer in 1939, but only began to be noticed after her first hit recording, "Sentimental Journey", in 1945. After leaving the Les Brown & His Band of Renown to try a solo career, she started her long-lasting partnership with Columbia Records, which would remain her only recording label. The contract lasted from 1947 to 1967, and included more than 650 recordings, making Day one of the most popular and acclaimed singers of the 20th century. In 1948, after being persuaded by Sammy Cahn, Jule Styne and her agent at the time, Al Levy, she auditioned for Michael Curtiz, which led to her being cast in the femal… more »

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Written by: HAL KANTER, JOE LUBIN, TERRY MELCHER

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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11 facts about this song

Song Origins
"Move Over Darling" was originally recorded by Doris Day, an American actress and singer, for the 1963 romantic comedy of the same name.
Doris Day Vital Contribution
Not only did she sing the title track, but she also starred in the movie "Move Over Darling" as the lead female character.
Popular Reception
The song was positively received, reaching number 8 in the Billboard Easy Listening chart and number 47 in the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S.
Updated Version
Tracey Ullman, a successful British actress, comedian, and singer, covered the song in 1983, twenty years after its original release.
Chart Performance
Ullman's rendition of "Move Over Darling" reached number 8 on the U.K. Singles Chart, proving to be a significant hit in the United Kingdom.
Accompanying Video
The release of Tracey Ullman's version was accompanied by a music video, in which Ullman humorously reenacts several iconic Doris Day film scenes.
Album Inclusion
Ullman's "Move Over Darling" was included in her debut album "You Broke My Heart in Seventeen Places," which was a commercial success in the UK, reaching number 14 in the UK Albums Chart.
Prolific Producer
The 1983 version was produced by British musician and producer Peter Collins, who was known for his work with several notable artists of the 1980s, including Bon Jovi and Rush.
Different Style
Unlike the original version by Doris Day, which was in the pop genre common of the '60s, Ullman's version falls more into the new wave genre that was popular in the '80s.
Infrequent Live Performance
Despite its success, "Move Over Darling" is one of the songs Ullman rarely performed live during her singing career.
Legacy
Today, both versions of "Move Over Darling" are warmly regarded and the song continues to be played frequently on radio stations dedicated to classic hits.

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