Being with You

Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, Smokey Robinson

About Being with You

"Being with You" is a 1981 song recorded by American singer Smokey Robinson and is the title track from his Gold-certified album with the same name. The song spent five weeks at No. 1 on the Hot Soul Singles chart from March to early May 1981 and reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100, behind "Bette Davis Eyes" by Kim Carnes, his highest charting solo hit on the Billboard pop charts. It hit No. 1 on the US Cash Box Top 100. The track was also a No. 1 hit in the UK Singles Chart in June 1981, becoming Robinson's second UK No. 1 single and his first as a solo artist. Very soon after Robinson's English single was released, Motown's subsidiary label Tamla released a Spanish version of the song under the title of "Aqui Con Tigo" (Tamla T 54325F), backed with a bilingual English/Spanish version. 


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2006
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I don't care what they think about me, and
I don't care what they say.
I don't care what they think if you're leaving,
I'm gonna beg you to stay.

I don't care if they start to avoid me,
I don't care what they do.
I don't care about anything else but being with you, being with you.

Honey don't go, don't leave this scene,
Be out of the picture, and off of the screen.
Don't let them say we told you so,
They tell me you'll love me and then let me go.
I heard the warning voice from friends and my relations,
They tell me all about your heartbreak reputation.

I don't care what they think about me, and
I don't care what they say.
I don't care what they think if you're leaving,
I'm gonna beg you to stay.

I don't care if they start to avoid me,
I don't care what they do.
I don't care about anything else but being with you, being with you.

People can change, they always do,
Haven't they noticed the changes in you?
Or can it be that like love I am blind,
Do I want it so much 'til it's all in my mind?
One thing I know for sure is really, really real,
I never felt before the way you make me feel.

I don't care what they think about me, and
I don't care what they say.
I don't care what they think if you're leaving,
I'm gonna beg you to stay.

I don't care if they start to avoid me;
I don't care what they do.
I don't care about anything else but being with you, being with you.

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Smokey Robinson

William "Smokey" Robinson, Jr. (born February 19, 1940) is an American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, and former record executive. Robinson was the founder and front man of the popular Motown vocal group The Miracles, for which he also served as the group's chief songwriter and producer. Robinson led the group from its 1955 origins as The Five Chimes until 1972 when he announced a retirement from the stage to focus on his role as Motown's vice president. more »

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Written by: Smokey Robinson

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12 facts about this song

Album Specific Fact
"Being With You" is the leading track from the same-titled album released by Smokey Robinson in 1981.
Chart Achievement Fact
The song reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number one on the Cash Box Top 100 chart.
Genre Categorization Fact
The song falls under the genre of RnB (Rhythm and Blues).
Collaboration Fact
Smokey Robinson worked with George Tobin, who served as the record producer for the track.
Song Duration Fact
The track has a length of approximately four minutes and seven seconds.
UK Chart Fact
In the United Kingdom, "Being With You" peaked at number 1 on the UK Singles Chart and it was Robinson's highest charting solo hit there.
Songwriting Fact
The song was written solely by Smokey Robinson.
Certification Fact
In the United States, "Being With You" was certified Gold after selling more than 500,000 units.
Popularity Fact
Despite its release nearly 40 years ago, the song is still regularly played on oldies radio stations and at live performances.
Remake Fact
In 1991, Irish pop band Boyzone covered "Being With You" and it appeared on their debut album "Said and Done."
Cover Fact
Mariah Carey also paid tribute to Smokey and covered "Being With You" on her album, Charmbracelet Tour in 2003.
Music Video Fact
The music video of the song features Smokey Robinson performing in a rustic, wood-paneled studio with his band.

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