Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind?

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"Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind?" is a song written by John Sebastian and first released by his band The Lovin' Spoonful on their 1965 debut album Do You Believe in Magic. It was the second single released from the album and the most successful, reaching number 2 on the American Billboard charts for the week of June 11, 1966 (number 1 was "Paint It Black" by The Rolling Stones). It also reached number 2 in Canada. In New Zealand, the song charted at number 5. The song has continued to be popular and has been included in many compilations of music of the period. In 1996, Denny's restaurants used the song for their $1.99 breakfasts. In the 1999 film Dudley Do-Right, the song is given a big-band-style arrangement, and it starts with a swing dance battle between Snidely Whiplash and Dudley for Nell Fenwick, and evolves into a big production number. The lead vocals in this version are by Steve Tyrell. The Christian parody band ApologetiX included a parody, "Did You Ever Ask Where Cain Got His Wife?", on their 2010 album Soundprooof. 


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Did You Ever Have To Make Up Your Mind
Lovin' Spoonful

Did you ever have to make up your mind
Pick up on one and leave the other behind
It's not often easy and not often kind
Did you ever have to make up your mind

Did you ever have to finally decide
Say yes to one and let the other one ride
There's so many changes and tears you must hide
Did you ever have to finally decide

Sometimes there's one with big blue eyes, cute as a bunny
With hair down to here, and plenty of money
And just when you think she's that one in the world
You heart gets stolen by some mousey little girl

And then you know you'd better make up your mind...
Sometimes you really dig a girl the moment you kiss her
And then you get distracted by her older sister
When in walks her father and takes you a line
And says, "You better go home, son, and make up your mind"

And then you bet you'd better finally decide...

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The Lovin' Spoonful

The Lovin' Spoonful is an American rock band of the 1960s, named to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. When asked about his band, leader John Sebastian said it sounded like a combination of "Mississippi John Hurt and Chuck Berry," prompting his friend, Fritz Richmond, to suggest the name "Lovin' Spoonful" from a line in Hurt's song, "Coffee Blues".[citation needed] more »

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Written by: JOHN SEBASTIAN

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12 facts about this song

Origin
"Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind?" was a single recorded and released by the American rock band The Lovin’ Spoonful in the year 1966.
Songwriter
The song was written by John Sebastian, the founder of The Lovin' Spoonful.
Chart Success
Upon its release, the song reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, demonstrating its popularity.
Lyrics Content
The song is about having to decide between different romantic interests, capturing a relatable dilemma.
Impact
The song garnered a lot of radio spins and became one of The Lovin' Spoonful's biggest hits, putting them and songwriter John Sebastian into the limelight.
Album
The song is included in the second studio album of The Lovin’ spoonful, called "Daydream" which was released in March 1966.
Time
With a run-time of 2 minutes and 2 seconds, “Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind?” is quite a short but impactful song.
Genres
The song combines elements of pop and rock, which was a common blending in the mid-1960s, known for their feel-good and catchy melodies.
Other Versions
The song has been covered by many artists over the years such as "The Turtles", demonstrating its enduring popularity.
Cultural Influence
The song was featured in certain movie soundtracks, such as "Stuart Little" and "The War". This usage illustrates the song's ongoing influence on pop culture.
Recognitions
In 1999, "Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind?" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, marking its significance in music history.
Critical Acclaim
According to a review, this song displays Sebastian's deft songwriting skills and the band's tight performance. Critics especially praised its harmonica solo and catchy guitar riffs.

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