I Think Of You
The Merseybeats
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When the night is cold And my arms want someone to hold I think of you When the rain is falling I hear you calling to me I think of you I think of you every minute I lie awake each lonely night I think of you, yeah that day You walked away and out of sight Well now my arms just long to hold you Like they used to do-oo before I'm a broken man Now you don't love me no-o more Now the night is cold And my arms want someone to hold I think of you Now the rain is falling I hear you calling to me I think of you I think of you every minute I lie awake each lonely night I think of you, yeah that day You walked away and out of sight Well now my arms just long to hold you Like they used to do-oo before I'm a broken man Now you don't love me no-o more When the night is cold And my arms want someone to hold I think of you When the rain is falling I hear you calling to me I think of you I think of you
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Written by: PETER CHARLES GREEN
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10 facts about this song
Band Introduction"I Think of You" is a song by The Merseybeats, a band who became popular during the early days of the British Invasion in the mid-1960s. They are associated with the Merseybeat sound that emerged from Liverpool during this era, hence their name.
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Chart PerformanceThe song "I Think of You" is one of The Merseybeats' best known songs. Released in December 1963, it reached number 5 in the UK Singles Chart early in 1964 and became the group's first and biggest hit.
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SongwritingThe song was written by the group members themselves - Tony Crane and Billy Kinsley. It boasted a simple, melodic pop sound which was key to its commercial appeal.
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Recording and ProductionThe song was produced by Kit Lambert, who later gained fame for producing albums for legendary rock band, The Who.
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Musical StyleReflecting the cheerful, upbeat energy of the Merseybeat sound, "I Think of You" is a perfect illustration of the British Invasion's early sound, combining the melodic sensibilities of pop with the infectious energy of rock and roll.
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Re-recordingsEven though the song was released in the 1960s, The Merseybeats performed and re-recorded it several times through the decades showing its timeless appeal.
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Critical ReceptionWhile it may not have achieved the enduring fame of songs by The Beatles or The Rolling Stones, "I Think of You" is widely appreciated by fans of 60s pop music for its melody and youthful energy. It is considered a classic example of the so-called 'British Invasion' of the American pop charts in the 1960s.
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International ReachDespite the band being UK-based, "I Think of You" gained some traction in international markets including Europe, where the British Invasion was very influential at the time.
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Cultural ImpactThe song is often used in compilations and documentaries to represent the Merseybeat genre, and is considered a classic signature tune of The Merseybeats, contributing to the defining sound of the 60s.
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Band's LegacyWhile The Merseybeats might not have achieved the long-lasting fame of some of their peers, "I Think of You" ensured their place in music history as one of the bands that contributed to the 'Merseybeat' sound and the British Invasion.
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