When It's Just You and Me

Dottie West

About When It's Just You and Me

"When It's Just You and Me" is the name of a 1976 single by Dottie West, that became a Top 20 Country hit in 1977. This song is important because it marked the first single released by West under her new record company, United Artists. Her material was now more sexual and riskier material, and this was her first single that proved this. her material now was more aimed towards country pop sounding material. The song was released in late 1976, and brought West back as a Country singer, after a rapid downfall of chart success between the years of 1975 and 1976 under RCA (which eventually dropped her from their label because of it). This song brought West back into the Top 20, at No. 19 on Billboard's list. On Cashbox's list, the single hit the Top 10, peaking at No. 10, her first Top 10 hit since 1974. In 1977 and album of the same name was released, which featured three other singles, two of which became Top 40 Country hits, "Every Word I Write" (1977), and "Tonight You Belong to Me" (1977). This song set the stage for a string of Country/Pop-styled hits West would have until 1985. 


Year:
1997
3:06
2,350 
#8

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You like to mix with people, I like to be alone
Baby you can stay out all night, and I'd just as well stay home
Two people with so little in common, and different as we can be
We come together around midnight when it's just you and me
When it's just you and me and there's nothing between us Oh, but our own sweet love
When it's time to be tender and try to remember what we're doin' here
Baby, I don't mind we're not two of a kind, just so we agree
Sometime long 'round midnight when it's just you and me
You love to hear the music, you just get up and dance around
Baby, you can act so crazy, you turn it up way too loud
Oh, I've got my share of hang-ups but you never seem to see
And as we come together 'round midnight when it's just you and me
When it's just you and me and there's nothing between us Oh, but our own sweet love
When it's time to be tender and try to remember what we're doin' here
Baby, I don't mind we're not two of a kind, just so we agree
Sometime long 'round midnight when it's just you and me

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10 facts about this song

Artist History
Dottie West was a renowned Country Music singer and songwriter who started her career in the 1960s. She is remembered for her successful string of country-pop crossover hits in the 1970s and 1980s.
Song Release
"When It's Just You and Me" was released in 1977 and was included in her album called "When It's Just You and Me."
Chart Performance
The song peaked at #19 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, marking it as one of Dottie West's memorable hits.
Album Performance
The album "When It's Just You and Me" continued to establish West's transition from traditional country to a more mainstream, pop-influenced sound.
Career Significance
"When It's Just You and Me" was one of several hits that helped Dottie West make a remarkable comeback in her career during the mid-70s.
Song Style
Reflecting the general trend of the era, the song took a soft, romantic turn, blending elements of Country, Pop, and Adult Contemporary music genres.
Songwriter
Dottie West was not just a singer, but also an accomplished songwriter. She co-wrote "When It's Just You and Me," showcasing both her vocal and writing skills.
Artist Legacy
Although Dottie West passed away in 1991, songs like "When It's Just You and Me" remain a testament to her influence and success in the Country Music community.
Musical Influence
The song's popularity contributed to the increasing acceptance of pop sounds in country music during the late '70s and '80s, influencing future generations of artists.
Cover Versions
Following its success, "When It's Just You and Me" was covered by multiple artists, highlighting its resonating appeal.

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