We Got Love

Bobby Rydell

About We Got Love

"We Got Love" is a song written by Bernie Lowe and Kal Mann. It was released as a single by Bobby Rydell in 1959. The song became a hit, spending 17 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 6, while reaching No. 4 on the Cash Box Top 100, and No. 5 on Canada's CHUM Hit Parade. A cover version by Alma Cogan was released in late 1959, and reached No. 26 on the UK's New Musical Express chart. A French language version, titled "Je Compte Sur Toi", was issued by Petula Clark in 1960, and reached No. 36 in Wallonia. The song was also covered by Tom Jones in 2009 at a Vincent Moon Take-Away Show video session. 


Year:
1997
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(we got love)
'Cause you've got one lucky fella two love you true
And I got three little words I'm sayin' with four only you
Five o'clock I call you and by six we got a date
Seven I'll be heaven-bound and in your arms by eight

Everybody now (we got love)
By the numbers (we got love)
Ooh yeah, yeah, yeah (ain't it wonderful we got love)

'Cause I got one million kisses two thrill you through
And I got three thousand hugs I'm savin' four only you?
Five'll get you ten, dear, that in six more years we rate
Seven little children, dear, or maybe we'll have eight

Let me hear it, baby (we got love)
Ah, dontcha know it now (we got love)
Ooh yeah, yeah, yeah (ain?t it wonderful we got love)

When we marry 
Five'll get you ten, dear, that in six more years we rate
Seven little children, dear, or maybe we'll have eight

All together now (we got love)
Ah let me tell ya (we got love)
Ooh yeah, yeah, yeah (ain't it wonderful we got love)

One more time (we got love)
Ah dontcha know it baby (we got love)
Ooh yeah, yeah, yeah (ain't it wonderful we got love)

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Bobby Rydell

Bobby Rydell (born Robert Louis Ridarelli, 26 April 1942, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American professional singer, mainly of rock and roll music. In the early 1960s he was considered a "teen idol". According to Allmusic music journalist Kim Summers, Rydell, whose interest in show business began at the age of four years, "is one of the most sought-after nightclub and concert acts in the US. His performance in Bye Bye Birdie and his recordings "Wild One" and "Volare" made him a famous performer in the 1960s. Rydell used his talents as an impersonator and drummer mostly in pursuing a musical rather than an acting career. more »

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Written by: LOWE MANN

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Spirit Music Group, LOWE MUSIC PUBL.CO.

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
Bobby Rydell is an American singer who gained popularity as a teen idol in the early 1960s. He was born in 1942 in Philadelphia and began his music career in the late 1950s.
Song Popularity
"We Got Love" is one of Bobby Rydell's standout hits. It was his first song to reach the top 10 in the US charts, peaking at number six in 1959.
Song Composition
"We Got Love" is a pop-rock song with elements of doo-wop, which was a popular music style during that era. The song features a lively and catchy tune, highlighting Rydell's energetic style of performing.
Album Release
"We Got Love" was included in Bobby Rydell's debut album, which was titled "We Got Love." The album was released in 1960, one year after the song's release.
Chart Success
The song also had success on other charts, reaching number four on the Billboard Hot R&B Sides chart, which measures the song's popularity with African-American audiences.
Video Performance
A black and white video of "We Got Love" featuring a young Bobby Rydell performing on TV has survived through the years and is viewable on various online platforms. This shows how wide a reach TV had on musical artists in the early days of mass media.
Lyrics Themes
The song, like many of Rydell's hits, is a love song. It talks about a man expressing his deep love for his partner and telling her not to worry about material things because they have love.
Songwriters
"We Got Love" was written by Bernie Lowe and Kal Mann, who also wrote hits for other popular artists such as Elvis Presley and the Everly Brothers.
Music Scene
"We Got Love" was released during a time when rock and roll, pop music, and doo-wop dominated the radio waves. It was also during this time when the concept of teen idols was becoming popular in the US music industry.
Influence on Pop Culture
Bobby Rydell’s popularity led to him being mentioned in the popular musical "Grease," with Rydell High School being named in his honor. His song "We Got Love" contributed significantly to his early success and teen heartthrob status.

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