Needles and Pins
Jackie DeShannon
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I saw her today, I saw her face, it was a face I loved, and I knew I had to run away, and get down on my knees and pray that they'd go away But still they'd begin (uh), needles and pins (uh) Because of all my pride, the tears I gotta hide Hey I thought I was smart, I'd won her heart Didn't think I'd do, but now I see She's worse to him than me, let her go ahead Take his love instead, and one day she will see Just how to say please, and get down on her knees Hey that's how it begins (uh), she'll feel those needles and pins A-hurtin' her, a-hurtin' her Why can't I stop and tell myself I'm wrong, I'm wrong, so wrong Why can't I stand up and tell myself I'm strong Because I saw her today, I saw her face, it was a face I loved, and I knew I had to run away, and get down on my knees and pray that they'd go away But still they'd begin (uh), needles and pins (uh) Because of all my pride, the tears I gotta hide Oh needles and pins (uh), needles and pins (uh), needles and pins (uh)
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Written by: Jack Nitzsche, Sonny Bono
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition"Needles and Pins" is a song that was written by Jack Nitzsche and Sonny Bono. The title is often reported as having been inspired by a comment made by Spector's mother.
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Jackie DeShannon VersionJackie DeShannon was the first artist to record "Needles and Pins" in 1963.
- This version of the song also appears in the Martin Scorsese film "The Departed" (2006).
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The Searchers VersionThe song was covered by The Searchers in 1964. It charted at number 1 in the UK and stayed there for three weeks.
- Musically, The Searchers' version features the innovative use of a 12-string guitar.
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Smokie VersionBritish band, Smokie, covered the song and it was a track on their 1977 album "Bright Lights and Back Alleys".
- They also released the cover as a single in 1977, which peaked at number 10 in the UK singles chart.
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Ramones VersionThe Ramones covered "Needles and Pins" in 1978 on their fourth studio album "Road to Ruin".
- This cover is known for its punk rock interpretation of the song.
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Tom Petty VersionTom Petty and Stevie Nicks performed a live cover of "Needles and Pins" which is featured in the 1985 live album "Pack Up the Plantation: Live!".
- Their version of the song contains a distinctive duet vocal performance.
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Del Shannon VersionDel Shannon's cover of Needles and Pins is featured on his 1963 album "Little Town Flirt".
- Del Shannon was known for his falsetto voice, thus providing a unique vocal influence to the song.
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Crack the Sky Version"Needles and Pins" was also covered by American progressive rock band Crack the Sky, and their version can be found on their 1978 album "Live Sky".
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Other Noteworthy CoversCher, who was married to Sonny Bono when the song was written, also recorded a version of "Needles and Pins" in 1965.
- English punk band The Jam from Woking, Surrey also covered the song, although it was not released as a single.
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Legacy of the Song"Needles and Pins" is consistently considered one of the great pop songs of the 1960s.
- It has been covered by numerous artists in different genres, proving its timeless appeal and adaptability.
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