You and I
Dennis Wilson
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I've never seen the light That people talk about You open up my wallet And dust falls out That's alright with me Because the songs that I'll sing Won't be blue mmm yeah Honey you and I No more lonely nights I'll never make the headlines Or the evening news There won't be rags to riches Story for me oh But the songs that I sing Won't be blue Uh yeah Honey you and I ooh you and I No more lonely nights Take me there The truth the faith I have in you Yeah yeah yeah It's our melody It's what we do together My Jesus you open up my heart You make me laugh When I'm feelin' down No more lonely nights No more lonely nights No more lonely nights No more lonely nights No more lonely nights
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Written by: Frank J. Myers
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11 facts about this song
Album Appearance"You and I" is a track from the album "Bambu (The Caribou Sessions)" by Dennis Wilson. It was also meant to be featured on Wilson's unfinished and unreleased second album, "Bambu."
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Song GenreThe song falls into the musical genres of Rock and Pop, with specific subsets being Surf Rock and Pop Rock.
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Release Year"You And I" was initially recorded in 1977 but was not released until 2008, long after Wilson's tragic death in 1983.
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Posthumous ReleaseThe album "Bambu (The Caribou Sessions)" was released posthumously, more than 20 years after Dennis Wilson's death.
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Song LengthThe track time for "You And I" is approximately 2 minutes and 25 seconds.
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Co-SingerThe song features backing vocals by Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac.
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Spiritual ThemesLike many of Dennis Wilson's songs, "You And I" has a spiritual theme, reflecting the former Beach Boys drummer's personal struggles and journey toward enlightenment.
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Distinct SoundThe song demonstrates Wilson's unique musical style, incorporating elements of rock 'n' roll, soul, and gospel.
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Primary ArtistThe song was written and performed by Dennis Wilson who was formerly from the iconic group, Beach Boys.
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Contrast ArtistThis track, like many others on the Bambu album, saw Dennis breaking away from the "surfer sound" that characterized his work with The Beach Boys and moving towards a more personal, mature sound.
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Not a SingleUnlike some of his other songs, "You And I" was not released as a single, but only as part of the "Bambu (The Caribou Sessions)" album.
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