What Have I Done To Deserve This
Pet Shop Boys, Dusty Springfield
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You always wanted a lover I only wanted a job I've always worked for my living How am I gonna get through How am I gonna get through I come here looking for money Got to have it And end up living with love, oh, oh Now you left me with nothing Can't take it How am I gonna get through How am I gonna get through I bought you drinks, I brought you flowers I read you books and talked for hours Every day, so many drinks Such pretty flowers, so tell me What have I, what have I, what have I done to deserve this What have I, what have I, what have I done to deserve this What have I, what have I, what have I ... Since you went away I've been hanging around I've been wondering why I'm feeling down You went away, it should make me feel better But I don't know, oh How I'm gonna get through What have I, what have I, what have I done to deserve this How I'm gonna get through What have I, what have I, what have I done to deserve this You always wanted me to be something I wasn't You always wanted too much, oh, oh Now I can do what I want to, forever How am I gonna get through How am I gonna get through At night, the people come and go They talk too fast, and walk too slow Chasing time from hour to hour I pour the drinks and crush the flowers What have I, what have I done to deserve this What have I, what have I, what have I done to deserve this What have I, what have I, what have I Since you went away I've been hanging around I've been wondering why I'm feeling down You went away, it should make me feel better But I don't know, oh How I'm gonna get through, baby What have I, what have I, what have I done to deserve this How I'm gonna get through, baby What have I, what have I, what have I done to deserve this How I'm gonna get through, baby What have I, what have I, what have I done to deserve this How I'm gonna get through, tell me What have I, what have I, what have I done to deserve this How I'm gonna get through, baby What have I, what have I, what have I done to deserve this How I'm gonna get through, yeah What have I, what have I, what have I done to deserve this Gonna get through Gonna get through What have I, what have I, what have I done to deserve this I'm gonna get through, right What have I, what have I, what have I done to deserve this We don't have to fall apart, we don't have to fight What have I, what have I, what have I done to deserve this We don't need to go to hell and back every night What have I, what have I, what have I done to deserve this You never ever left me, baby, think of me What have I, what have I, what have I done to deserve this Oh, babe What have I, what have I, what have I done to deserve this We don't have to fall apart, we don't have to fight What have I, what have I, what have I done to deserve this We don't need to go to hell and back every night What have I, what have I, what have I done to deserve this Gonna get through, baby, I'm gonna get What have I, what have I, what have I done to deserve this Forever What have I, what have I, what have I done to deserve this Gonna get through, baby, yeah What have I, what have I, what have I done to deserve this Gonna get through, get through, baby, ooh What have I, what have I, what have I done to deserve this
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Written by: Neil Francis Tennant, Christopher Sean Lowe, Allee Willis
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Collaboration"What Have I Done To Deserve This" was released as a single in 1987, with its creation being a collaborative effort between the English synth-pop duo Pet Shop Boys, and the legendary British singer Dusty Springfield.
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Release and Chart PerformanceThe song was well-received upon its release, reaching number 2 on both the UK Singles Chart and the US Billboard Hot 100. It also peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand Singles Chart.
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Dusty Springfield's ComebackThe collaboration with Pet Shop Boys marked a significant comeback for Dusty Springfield, who was in a career slump at the time. Her collaboration with the duo helped revive her career and bring her back to the top of the charts.
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Iconic LyricsThe lyrics, penned by Chris Lowe and Neil Tennant of Pet Shop Boys, deal with unrequited love and disappointment, which are themes that have resonated with many listeners.
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Album Inclusion"What Have I Done To Deserve This" was initially included in the album 'Actually', released by the Pet Shop Boys in 1987.
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AwardsThe song was nominated for Best British Single at the 1988 BRIT Awards.
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Recording ProcessDusty Springfield's vocals for the track were recorded separately, with her spending a full week perfecting her performance in a recording studio in London while the Pet Shop Boys were in a studio in New York.
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Music VideoThe music video of the song, directed by Eric Watson, features both the Pet Shop Boys and Dusty Springfield and uses a variety of film techniques such as multi-layered visuals and superimpositions.
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Subsequent CollaborationsFollowing the success of "What Have I Done To Deserve This", Dusty Springfield collaborated with Pet Shop Boys on other songs, including "In Private" and "Nothing Has Been Proved".
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LegacyThe song is considered one of the standout moments in both the Pet Shop Boys and Dusty Springfield's discographies. Its blend of synth-pop and soulful vocals still retains a nostalgic charm, making it a fan favorite.
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