Make Me Yours
Bettye Swann
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I never had a love to call my own I was about to give up And then you came along Just to have your tender kiss Thrills me for days and days I don't care what nobody says I want you for always Now that I found you I want to stay around So make me yours, make me yours You already captured my heart and my soul Now I want you to take full control I need the love that only you can give If I can't have it I don't want to live I never had a love so sweet I never thought I'd be lucky enough to meet A guy with all your charms to hold me with loving arms Make me feel secure and warm Caused my heart to run Now that I found you I want to stay around So, make me yours, make me yours Now that I found you I want to stay around So, make me yours, make me yours Take me baby if you want me to be So, whatever you need you can always fine in me Yeah love me and keep me by your side Wherever you go I'll always be satisfied All of my friends said girl don't But I know what I need and I know what I want I want to be yours You're the only one And I will give to you happiness in return Cause what you need, baby I've got it What you got, I'm just crazy about it If you're looking for a love that you'll never get tired of Make me yours, make me yours Baby, make me yours Not just for a little while But forever my darling, make me yours
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11 facts about this song
Song Release"Make Me Yours" by Bettye Swann was released as a single in June 1967.
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Chart PerformanceThe song topped the Billboard R&B Singles chart and peaked at number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Album InclusionIt is the title track of Swann's debut soul album "Make Me Yours" which was released in 1967.
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Songwriter and ArrangementThe song was written by Bettye Swann herself. Furthermore, Arthur Wright, a famous American musical arranger took care of the song's arrangement.
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Notable CoverGrammy-winning artist Z.Z. Hill released a cover version of "Make Me Yours" in 1977, ten years after the song's original release.
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GenreThe song is a quintessential representation of Southern soul and Deep soul subgenres.
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LongevityOver half a century later, "Make Me Yours" remains a beloved classic, especially for fans of vintage soul music.
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Influence"Make Me Yours" has helped shaped Southern soul musical style, influencing many future artists.
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Re-IssuesIt has been re-issued on various compilation albums over the years, highlighting its enduring popularity.
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Recognition"Make Me Yours" is considered one of Bettye Swann’s signature songs, often one of the first mentioned when discussing her illustrious career in music.
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Film and TVThe song can be heard in various films and TV episodes often played at moments of heightened emotion.
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