Wishin' and Hopin'

Dusty Springfield

About Wishin' and Hopin'

"Wishin' and Hopin'" is a song, written by Hal David and Burt Bacharach, which was a Top 10 hit for Dusty Springfield in 1964.


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2005
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Wishin' and hopin' and thinkin' and prayin'
Plannin' and dreamin' each night of his charms
That won't get you into his arms
So if you're lookin' to find love you can share
All you gotta do is hold him and kiss him and love him
And show him that you care

Show him that you care just for him
Do the things he likes to do
Wear your hair just for him, 'cause
You won't get him
Thinkin' and a-prayin', wishin' and a-hopin'

'Cause wishin' and hopin' and thinkin' and prayin'
Plannin' and dreamin' his kisses will start
That won't get you into his heart
So if you're thinkin' of how great true love is

All you gotta do is hold him and kiss him and squeeze him and love him
Yeah, just do it
And after you do, you will be his

You gotta show him that you care just for him
Do the things he likes to do
Wear your hair just for him, 'cause
You won't get him
Thinkin' and a-prayin', wishin' and a-hopin'

'Cause wishin' and hopin' and thinkin' and prayin'
Plannin' and dreamin' his kisses will start
That won't get you into his heart
So if you're thinkin' of how great true love is

All you gotta do is hold him and kiss him and squeeze him and love him
Yeah, just do it
And after you do, you will be his
You will be his
You will be his

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Dusty Springfield

Mary Isobel Catherine Bernadette O'Brien OBE (16 April 1939 – 2 March 1999), known professionally as Dusty Springfield, was an English pop singer whose career extended from the late 1950s to the 1990s. With her distinctive sensual sound, she was an important blue-eyed soul singer, and at her peak was one of the most successful British female performers, with six top 20 singles on the United States Billboard Hot 100 and sixteen on the United Kingdom Singles Chart from 1963 to 1989. She is a member of both the US Rock and Roll and UK Music Halls of Fame. International polls have named Springfield among the best female rock artists of all time. Her image, supported by a peroxide blonde beehive hairstyle, evening gowns, and heavy make-up, made her an icon of the … more »

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Written by: HAL DAVID, BURT BACHARACH

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11 facts about this song

Artist
Though "Wishin' and Hopin'" is popularly associated with the English singer Dusty Springfield, the song was actually written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David.
Composer
Hal David and Burt Bacharach, the songwriters, were one of pop’s most successful and distinctive teams, responsible for a number of hits in the 1960s.
Initial Release
The song was initially recorded and released by Dionne Warwick in 1963. That version peaked at #6 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Pop singles chart.
Chart Success
Dusty Springfield’s version was not released as a single in the US, but it rose to popularity after being included on the "A Girl Called Dusty" album in the UK in 1964.
Film Appearance
"Wishin' and Hopin'" got a resurgence in popularity when it was featured in the 1997 film, "My Best Friend’s Wedding", leading to the release of a soundtrack album that included the song.
TV Commercial
In 2005, the song was utilized in a Christmas themed advertisement for Boots the Chemist in the UK.
Cover Versions
Due to the popularity and timeless appeal of the song, it has been covered by a host of other artists in different eras, including artists like Ani DiFranco and Merseybeats.
Genre
The song is firmly rooted in the pop genre but also bears traces of the blue-eyed soul and rhythm and blues influences that characterized many of Dusty Springfield's recordings.
Recognition
This song remains one of Dusty Springfield's signature songs, despite her vast and varied discography.
Theme
The song was acknowledged for its themes of female empowerment. Its lyrics given advice to women on how to secure a man's love, while being a catchy tune, is a reflection of societal norms and expectations during the time it was written.
Live Performances
Although Dusty Springfield did not release "Wishin' and Hopin'" as a single, she often included the song in her live performances and television appearances.

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