You Didn't Have to Be So Nice
The Lovin' Spoonful
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You didn't have to be so nice I would have liked you anyway If you had just looked once or twice And gone upon your quiet way Today I said the time was right for me to follow you I knew I'd find you in a day or two And it's true You came upon a quiet day (ooh) You simply seemed to take your place (ooh) I knew that it would be that way (ooh) The minute that I saw your face (ooh) And when we've had a few more days (when we've had a few more days) I wonder if I'll get to say (wonder if I'll get to say) You didn't have to be so nice (be so nice) I would have liked you anyway (would have liked) Today I said the time was right for me to follow you I knew I'd find you in a day or two And it's true You didn't have to be so nice (didn't have to be so nice) I would have liked you anyway (would have liked you anyway) If you had just looked once or twice (once or twice) And gone upon your quiet way (quiet way)
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Written by: JOHN SEBASTIAN, STEVE BOONE
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"You Didn't Have to Be So Nice" is a song by The Lovin' Spoonful, a popular American rock band in the 1960s.
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Release DateThe song was released in 1965 as a single from their album "Daydream."
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Chart Performance"You Didn't Have to Be So Nice" peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, making it one of the band's biggest hits.
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SongwritersThe song was written by John Sebastian and Steve Boone, two founding members of The Lovin' Spoonful.
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Cover VersionsThis song has been covered by numerous artists, including Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash during their mutual recording sessions of 1969.
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Music StyleThe song is often categorized as a 'bubblegum pop' given its catchy melody, simplistic lyrics, and upbeat tempo.
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Influence to Other MusiciansThe song's line "If I was to walk up to you and say, 'It seems like years since it's been clear' inspired George Harrison to write the Beatles' song, "It's All Too Much."
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Significance of the SongThe song stands as a testament to the band's status as folk rock pioneers. It is believed to have helped to pave the way for the popularity of folk rock and pop music in the late 1960s.
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LegacyThe song remains a favorite on oldies radio stations and has been featured on multiple soundtracks for movies and television shows, showcasing its lasting impact on popular culture.
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InstrumentationOne of the distinct features of the song is the use of an autoharp by John Sebastian, prominently featured throughout the song.
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