Do I Love You
The Ronettes
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Do I want you for my baby Do I want you by my side Do I want to run and kiss your lips Say you're my loving guy, oh oh (Do I love you) (oh, oh, oh, oh) (Yes I love you) Do I need your arms around me Do I live my life for you Do I always feel so warm each time I look in your eyes of blue, oh oh (Do I love you) (oh, oh, oh, oh) (Yes I love you) Oh Oh And do I need you every minute of the day And would I die if you should ever go away And does it mean so much to feel your tender touch Do I love you (do I love you) Really Love you (really Love you) Oh I swear I'm gonna get you if takes me all my life I'll hope and pray and dream and scheme 'Cause I'm gonna be your wife, oh, oh, (oh, oh, oh, oh) (Do I love you) (Yes I love you) Do I love you Yes I love you Do I love you Yes I love you Do I love you Yes I love you Do I love you Yes I love you
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Written by: PETE ANDREOLI, VINCENT JR. PONCIA, PHILLIP SPECTOR
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10 facts about this song
Historical Significance"Do I Love You?" is a hit single by The Ronettes, a popular girl group from the 1960s. This song contributed to their icon status and impact in the pop music industry.
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SongwritersThe song was written by a team of songwriters including Phil Spector, Jeff Barry, and Ellie Greenwich. These writers were some of the most influential in the 1960s girl-group era.
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Hit RecordAfter its release in 1964, "Do I Love You?" reached number 34 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was the fifth hit for The Ronettes on this chart.
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Music GenreThis song is often categorized within the "Wall of Sound" production formula, a music production technique that Phil Spector was known for. It characterizes a dense aesthetic that features layered instruments and vocals to create a “full” sound.
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Music LabelPhil Spector released "Do I Love You?" on his own label, Philles Records. At the time, he was one of the few independent record producers to have this level of success.
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Album Inclusion"Do I Love You?" was included in The Ronettes' only studio album, titled "Presenting the Fabulous Ronettes Featuring Veronica." The album cemented the trio's reputation as one of the top girl groups in pop music history.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists over the years, including Bette Midler in her tribute album to girl groups, titled "It's the Girls!"
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Cultural Impact"Do I Love You?" has also been featured in several films and TV shows, providing an audible snapshot of the love and romantic sentiments of the 1960s era.
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Lead VocalsVeronica Bennett, later known as Ronnie Spector, was the lead vocalist for "Do I Love You?". Her voice is often recognized as one of the defining sounds of the 1960s girl group era.
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RecognitionIn 2004, Rolling Stone Magazine placed "Do I Love You?" at number 118 on its list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
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