Everybody Loves Me But You
Brenda Lee
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Why did I listen to my friends When they told me what to do Yes, I still have my friends But I don't have you And like true friends They still come around And say, I'm sorry you're blue Whoa, everybody loves me but you My friends don't know what they've done Well, they wouldn't understand anyhow I can't tell them they were wrong 'Cause I'm afraid they'll leave me, too Now, it's funny but more than ever I need them now I still ask my friends what to do But it seems they don't know how to bring How to bring you back They say, what made him go Yes, like true friends They still come around And say, I'm sorry you're blue Whoa, everybody loves me but you
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Written by: RONNIE SELF
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10 facts about this song
Release"Everybody Loves Me But You" by Brenda Lee was officially released in the year 1962.
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Chart PerformanceThe song made significant chart performance, reaching number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 3 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
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Album Association"Everybody Loves Me But You" was included in Brenda Lee's 1962 album titled "All Alone Am I."
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Music GenreClassified in the Pop, country and Nashville sound genres, the song showcases Lee's signature style, with a blend of pop and country elements.
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SongwriterThis song was penned by the songwriting team of Jack Keller and Howard Greenfield, widely known for crafting hits during the 1960s.
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Country SensationBrenda Lee, also known as "Little Miss Dynamite," is recognized for her distinctive voice and was a major country-pop crossover sensation in the late '50s to mid-'60s.
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International SuccessAlthough Brenda Lee was particularly successful in the US, Canada, and the UK, her records also found audiences in various other countries, underscored by the wide distribution of "Everybody Loves Me But You."
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Backup SingersThe Jordanaires, who were renowned for providing backing vocals on Elvis Presley’s biggest hits, also backed Brenda Lee on this recording.
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Cover Versions"Everybody Loves Me But You" has been covered by multiple artists including the Fortune Tellers, Ann-Margret, and Johnny Tillotson, a testament to its lasting appeal.
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LegacyDespite being just 17 years old at the time of this song's release, Brenda Lee already had a string of hits under her belt, and "Everybody Loves Me But You" continued to cement her status as a pop superstar.
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