I Want to (Do Everything for You)

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About I Want to (Do Everything for You)

"I Want To (Do Everything for You)" is a 1965 R&B hit written and performed by Joe Tex. The single was his second number one on the R&B chart in the U. S., where it stayed for three weeks. "I Want To (Do Everything for You)" was also Joe Tex's second Top 40 entry on the Billboard Hot 100. The song has been covered by Huey Lewis and the News, Nazareth, and others.


Year:
1984
109 
#1

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I want to hold you in my arms 'till you say "turn me loose"
I want to do little things to you 'till you say "It ain't no use"
I want to wake you every morning with a good morning kiss
I want to kiss you to sleep the same way cause I, I know you like this
I want to do everything for you
Cause that's all that a man can do
When he loves a woman like I love you
And I love ya, love ya, love ya
I want to say sweet things to you 'till you say I've said enough
I want to stand right by your side when the goin' gets tough
I want to mend your broken heart till you say the hurt is gone
I want tostay with you always so that you won't be alone
I want to do everything for you
'Cause that's all that a man can do
When he loves a woman like I love you
And I love ya, love ya, love ya
I want to work for you every day 'till you say "come home and rest"
I want to buy you pretty little things so you can look your best
I want to take you every where so the world can see what I got
I want to treat you with tender love 'till you say I've got to stop
I want to do everything for you
'Cause that's all that a man can do
When he loves a woman like I love you
And I love ya, love ya, love ya
I want to do everything for you
'Cause that's all that a man can do
When he loves a woman like I love you
And I love ya, love ya, love ya, love ya

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Nazareth

Nazareth ( /ˈnæzərəθ/; Hebrew: נָצְרַת, Natzrat or Natzeret; Arabic: اَلنَّاصِرَة‎ an-Nāṣira or an-Naseriyye) is the largest city in the North District of Israel. Nazareth is known as "the Arab capital of Israel"; the population is made up predominantly of Arab citizens of Israel, almost all of whom are either Muslim (69%) or Christian (30.9%). In the New Testament, the city is described as the childhood home of Jesus, and as such is a center of Christian pilgrimage, with many shrines commemorating biblical events. more »

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Written by: JOE TEX

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
"I Want to (Do Everything for You)" is a song originally written and performed by Joe Tex in 1965. Joe Tex was an American singer and songwriter, considered as one of the noteworthy rappers of his time.
Song Success - Joe Tex Version
The song was a great success for Joe Tex. It peaked at number one on Billboard Magazine's R&B Singles chart for a total of two weeks in 1965.
Re-recorded Version
The rock band Nazareth re-recorded "I Want to (Do Everything for You)" in 1976. They included it in their eighth studio album named "Play 'n' the Game".
Genre Shift
The genre type of the song underwent a significant shift with its re-recording. Joe Tex's version was Souther Soul, while Nazareth's was pure hard rock.
Lyrics
The song has a very romantic theme. Its lyrics signify the singer's yearning to do everything and anything for their beloved.
Nazareth's Re-interpretation
Nazareth rendition is notable for its grittier style, with frontman Dan McCafferty's distinctive vocal adding a hard-edged hue to the originally soulful song.
Artist Impact
Joe Tex's original song has stood the test of time and was notable enough to be chosen by a completely different genre's band for a cover. His work has influenced many artists in varied genres over the years.
Album Fact
When Nazareth included the song in their album "Play 'n' the Game", it was received positively by fans and expanded their array of hits by incorporating a soul classic into their hard rock repertoire.
Joe Tex Legacy
Joe Tex was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016, acknowledging his contributions to the world of music, one of which being "I Want to (Do Everything for You)".
Nazareth Legacy
Nazareth's usage of the song is a testament to their musical diversity and their capacity to take a soul classic and effectively transform it into a rock tune. They are known for their various covers of previously recorded songs.

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