I Gotta Know
Elvis Presley
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Get up in the mornin' Feelin' mighty weak A tossin' and a turnin' Well, I had ain't no sleep Oh baby, what road's our love taking To romance or heartbreaking? Won't you say which way you're gonna go? I gotta know, gotta know, gotta know Nine and nine make fourteen Four and four make nine The clock is strikin' thirteen I think I lost my mind You know it's gettin' aggravatin' How long can I keep waitin'? Tell me if you love me, yes or no? I gotta know, gotta know, gotta know Oh, how much I need you Have pity on this heart of mine Well, if you need and want me too I'll be your one and only till the end of time Saw the fortune teller Had my fortune read She sent me to the doctor Who sent me straight to bed He said I'm lonesome and I'm lovesick I've got my mind on lipstick Will you kiss away my cares and woe? I gotta know, gotta know, gotta know Oh, how much I need you Have pity on this heart of mine Well, if you need and want me too I'll be your one and only till the end of time Saw the fortune teller Had my fortune read She sent me to the doctor Who sent me straight to bed He said I'm lonesome and I'm lovesick I've got my mind on lipstick Will you kiss away my cares and woe? I gotta know, gotta know, gotta know (I gotta know, gotta know, gotta know) (I gotta know, gotta know, gotta know) (I gotta know, gotta know, gotta know)
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Written by: Matt Williams, Paul Evans
Lyrics © SONGS OF MOJO, LLC, RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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7 facts about this song
Release Facts"I Gotta Know" is a song recorded not just by one, but two legendary singers, Elvis Presley and Cliff Richard.
- Elvis Presley first recorded the song on October 15, 1960.
- Cliff Richard also made his version of the song but titled it as "I Gotta Know" in 1963, just three years after Elvis.
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Chart PerformanceThe Elvis Presley version of "I Gotta Know" was released as the B-side to "Are You Lonesome Tonight?" and reached number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1960.
- Although it was not one of his most successful singles, it still enjoyed a respectable chart run and remains a favorite among fans.
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Production Details"I Gotta Know" was written by Paul Evans and Matt Williams.
- The personnel for the Presley recording included Elvis on vocals, Scotty Moore on guitar, DJ Fontana and Buddy Harman on drums, Hank Garland on bass, Floyd Cramer on piano, and The Jordanaires on backing vocals.
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LyricsThe song is known for its catchy tune and romantic lyrics, which embody the pop-rock and roll feel of that era.
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Cliff Richard's VersionWhile Richard's version did not chart in the United States, it was still popular in the UK.
- Unlike Elvis's version, Richard's was not attached to a movie or album originally, making its popularity more based on live performances and radio airplay.
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Elvis Presley Live Performances"I Gotta Know" was performed by Elvis Presley in some of his concerts and live performances, including his comeback special in 1968.
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Song Legacy"I Gotta Know" is representative of the early 1960s music scene when rock and roll was evolving into the nascent stages of pop music.
- It remains a classic from both artists' catalogs and continues to resonate with fans of all ages.
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