Do Ya
The Move
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In this life I've seen everything I can see woman I've seen lovers flying through the air Hand in hand I've seen babies dancing in the midnight sun And I've seen dreams that came from the heavenly skies above I've seen old men crying at their own grave sides And I've seen pigs all sitting watching Picture slides But I never seen nothin' like you. Do ya want my love Do ya want my face Do ya want my mind Do ya want my love Well I heard the crowd singin' out of tune As they sat and sang auld lang syne by the light Of the moon I heard the preacher bangin' on the drums And I heard the police playin' with their guns But I never heard nothing like you In the country where the sky touches down On the field she lay her down to rest In the morning sun They come a runnin' just to get a look just to Feel to touch her long black hair they don't Give a damn Do ya want my love Do ya want my face Do ya want my mind Do ya want my love Well I think you know what I'm trying to say Woman That is I'd like to save you for a rainy day I've seen enough of the world to know That i've got to get it all to get it all to grow Do ya want my love Do ya want my face Do ya want my mind Do ya want my love
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Written by: JEFF LYNNE
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8 facts about this song
Do Ya" ProductionThe original version of "Do Ya" was produced by The Move, a British rock band active from 1965 to 1972.
- This version was originally released as a single in 1972. It was later included in the band's final album, "Message from the Country."
- A re-recorded version of the song was released by the Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) in 1976, from their album, "A New World Record."
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Songwriting"Do Ya" was written by Jeff Lynne, the lead singer of both The Move and later ELO.
- The song is known for its catchy guitar riff and straightforward, somewhat rebellious lyrics.
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Chart PerformanceThe song wasn't particularly successful when originally released by The Move, only reaching number 93 on the UK Singles Chart.
- However, the ELO version fared much better, peaking at number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Legacy and Cover VersionsDespite its original lukewarm reception, the song has gone on to become beloved by fans of both bands.
- It has been covered by several artists, including Todd Rundgren and Ace Frehley of Kiss.
- The song has also been used in a number of TV shows and films, such as "Joe Dirt" and "Fringe."
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Live Performances"Do Ya" is often included in ELO's live performances, including their famous Wembley Stadium concert in 1978.
- The song is known for prompting enthusiastic sing-alongs from the crowd due to its lively pace and easy-to-remember lyrics.
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The Change from The Move to ELOThe Move originally included Roy Wood, Jeff Lynne and Bev Bevan. ELO formed from the ashes of The Move, with Wood leaving very early on and Lynne and Bevan continuing with new band members.
- The transition from The Move to ELO brought about a change in sound, with ELO incorporating string sections and other diverse instrumentation. "Do Ya" is a good example of this transition, as the original by The Move is more straightforward rock, while the ELO version has additional orchestration.
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Do Ya" InfluenceThe song "Do Ya" is one of the bands' most well-known songs and its success helped to solidify ELO's place in the annals of classic rock history.
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Song's MessageWhile the song's lyrics are relatively simple, they convey a strong message of confidence and self-assuredness, with a refusal to be affected by other people's negative attitudes or opinions.
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