What Do You Want

Adam Faith

About What Do You Want

"What Do You Want?" was a 1959 song that became a number one hit in the United Kingdom for Adam Faith. It was written by Les Vandyke and produced by John Burgess and arranged by John Barry. It first appeared on the UK Singles Chart on 20 November 1959 and spent 19 weeks there. It was at number one for three weeks, sharing the position for the final week with "What Do You Want to Make Those Eyes at Me For?" by Emile Ford & The Checkmates. It is the shortest song to reach number one in the UK Singles Chart. "What Do You Want?" was covered by American singers Ersel Hickey in 1959 on Epic Records and Bobby Vee in 1960 on Liberty Records. It was recorded in French by Petula Clark as Moi, Je Préfère l'Amour a Tout Ça in 1959. 


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What do you want if you don't want money 
What do you want if you don't want gold 
Say what you want and I'll give it you darling 
Wish you wanted my love baby 

What do you want if you don't want ermine 
What do you want if you don't want pearls 
Say what you want and I'll give it you darling 
Wish you wanted my love baby 

Well I'm offering you this heart of mine 
But all you do is play it cool 
What do you want 
Oh boy you're making a fool of me 

One of these days when you need my kissing 
One of these days when you want me too 
Don't turn around 'cause I'll be missing 
Then you'll wanna my love baby 

Well I'm offering you a diamond ring 
But all you do is turn me down 
What do you want 
Oh boy you're goin' to town on me 

One of these days when you need my kissing 
One of these days when you want me too 
Don't turn around 'cause I'll be missing 
Then you'll wanna my love baby 
Well then you'll wanna my love baby

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Adam Faith

Terence "Terry" Nelhams-Wright, known as Adam Faith (23 June 1940 – 8 March 2003), was a British teen idol, singer, actor, and financial journalist. He was one of the most charted acts of the 1960s. He became the first UK artist to lodge his initial seven hits in the Top 5. He was also one of the first UK acts to record original songs regularly. more »

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Written by: Les Vandyke

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12 facts about this song

Artist Background
Adam Faith was a British teen idol, singer, actor, and financial journalist, who recorded "What Do You Want" during the peak of his music career in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
Chart Performance
"What Do You Want" was a big hit for Adam Faith. The song topped the UK Singles Chart in December 1959, making it one of his two UK number-one singles.
Song Launch
"What Do You Want" was released as a single in the UK in November 1959, this standout song is part of the glorious history of British pop music.
Songwriting
The song was written by Les Vandyke who was an English songwriter and had written several hits for Adam Faith.
Song Duration
One of the interesting aspects of "What Do You Want" is its duration. At just 1:38 minutes long, it is one of the shortest tracks to reach number 1 on the UK Singles Chart.
Record Label
"What Do You Want" was released under the Parlophone Records which was a German-British record label founded in Germany in 1896.
Production
The song was orchestrated and conducted by John Barry. Barry is also famous for his work in film music, including the soundtracks for the James Bond films.
Unique Style
"What Do You Want" showcases Adam Faith's unique singing style, which was noted for its "hiccupping" delivery, a feature which helped distinguish him from other British rock 'n roll singers of the time.
Song Legacy
Even after decades of its release, "What Do You Want" remains one of Adam Faith's most popular songs and continues to get airplay on classic pop and rock radio stations.
Cover Versions
The song has since been covered by various artists, demonstrating its enduring appeal and impact on popular music.
Associated Album
While "What Do You Want" was initially released as a standalone single, it was later included in the compilation album “Adam’s Hit Parade” which was released in 1960.
Music Video
The music video of the song shows Adam Faith in a relaxed setting, casually singing and enjoying himself, reflecting the light-hearted and catchy nature of the song.

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