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"Over You" is a song written and composed by Jerry Fuller and recorded by Gary Puckett & The Union Gap for their 1968 album, Incredible. The song reached No. 3 on the Adult Contemporary chart. It peaked at No. 5 in Cash Box as well as No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in late 1968. The selection was the group's fourth consecutive million-selling Gold-certified single to have been produced, composed, and written by Jerry Fuller. It received a Gold disc from the RIAA in December 1968. The song was an international success, reaching No. 3 in Canada, No. 6 in Australia, and No. 17 in New Zealand. It ranked No. 41 on the US Cashbox chart Top 100 Hits of 1968. Al Capps drafted the arrangements for the stringed instruments played on the song. 


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Why am I losin' sleep over you?
Relivin' precious moments we knew?
So many days have gone by
Still I'm so lonely, and I
Guess there's just no getting over you
And there's nothin' I can do
Wastin' all of my time, all of my mind over you

Within the prison walls of my mind
There's still a part of you left behind
And tho' it hurts I'll get by
Without your lovin', yes, I
Guess there's just no getting over you
And there's nothin' I can do
Wastin' all of my time, all of my mind over you

And I guess there's just no getting over you
And there's nothin' I can do
Wastin' all of my time, all of my mind over you ...

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Gary Puckett & the Union Gap

Gary Puckett & The Union Gap (initially credited as The Union Gap featuring Gary Puckett) was an American pop rock group operating in the late 1960s. Their biggest hits were "Woman, Woman," "Young Girl," and "Lady Willpower." more »

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Written by: JERRY FULLER

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Over You" was a 1968 hit single by Gary Puckett & The Union Gap.
Song Artist
Gary Puckett & The Union Gap was famous for their '60s pop hits. They had six consecutive gold records and sold more records than any other recording act in 1968, including the Beatles.
Songwriting Inspirations
This song was written by Jerry Fuller, who also wrote many other hit songs for Gary Puckett & The Union Gap. Fuller credits a lot of inspirations to his songwriting career including from personal experiences.
Chart Performance
"Over You" peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Breaking Band Records
"Over You" was a big radio hit and broke several records for the band with its success.
Presenter
The song 'Over You' was presented by the American Broadcast Company’s owned record label Columbia Records.
Distinct Sound
“Over You” was known for its distinctive sound that combines pop, country, and a bit of symphonic influence, setting Gary Puckett & The Union Gap apart from many of their contemporaries.
Cover Versions
Other artists such as Freddie Hart and Child have covered "Over You."
Lyrics Themes
The song talks about moving on after a breakup which resembles a traumatising yet relatable scenario, making the song widely accepted among listeners.
Long-Lasting Appeal
Even decades after its release, "Over You" remains popular and is still played on oldies radio stations.
High Pitch Singing Style
In the song 'Over You,' Gary Puckett's unique and high-pitched singing style is prominently noticeable. His singing style was quite landmark during the 60's era.

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