When You Walk in the Room
Jackie DeShannon
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I can feel a new expression on my face I can feel a glowing sensation taking place I can hear the guitars playin' lovely tunes Every time that you walk in the room I close my eyes for a second and pretend it's me you want Meanwhile I try to act so nonchalant I feel a summer's night with a magic moon Every time that you walk in the room Baby it's a dream come true Standin' right along side of you Wish I could show you how much I care But I only have the nerve to stare I can feel a something pounding in my brain Just any time that someone speaks your name Trumpets sound I hear thunder boom Every time that you walk in the room
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Written by: Jackie Shannon
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"When You Walk in the Room" by Jackie DeShannon is classified in the genre of Pop and Folk Rock.
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SongwriterThe song was written by Jackie DeShannon herself, showcasing her talents not only as a singer but also as a songwriter.
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Chart PositionReleased in 1963, "When You Walk in the Room" climbed to number 99 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and number 40 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Cover VersionsThe song became quite popular and was covered by several other artists, including The Searchers, who took it to number 3 in the UK Singles Chart in 1964.
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Recognition"When You Walk in the Room" was praised for its innovative blend of folk and rock sounds and is considered to be one of the pioneering songs of folk-rock.
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Song ContentThe song is about the electrifying effect that a certain person has on the singer whenever they enter the room, making the singer feel delighted and enlivened.
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RepopularizationThe song experienced a new wave of popularity in the 1980s after being recorded by Pam Tillis, whose version reached number 2 on the Billboard Country Chart.
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ImpactDeShannon's original recording of the song is also recognized for its impact on the power pop genre, which flourished in the 1970s.
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Album Release"When You Walk in the Room" was originally released as a single and later included in Jackie DeShannon's 1963 album named "Breakin' It Up on the Beatles Tour".
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Iconic IntroThe original song starts with an iconic 12-string guitar jangle, which became a trendsetter and was later adopted by many other musicians.
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