Something's Gotten Hold of My Heart
Marc Almond, Gene Pitney
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Something's gotten hold of my heart Keeping my soul and my senses apart Something's gotten into my life Cutting its way through my dreams like a knife Turning me up, turning me down Making me smile and making me frown In a world that was small I once lived in a time that was peace With no trouble at all But then you came my way And a feeling unknown shook my heart Made me want you to stay All of my nights and all of my days Yeah I gotta tell you now Something's gotten hold of my hand Dragging my soul to a beautiful land Yeah something has invaded my nights Painting my sleep with a color so bright Changing the grey, changing the blue Scarlet for me and scarlet for you I've got to know if this is the real thing I've got to know what's making my heart sing, woah yeah You smile and I'm lost for a lifetime Each minute spent with you is the right time Every hour, yeah, every day, yeah You touch me and my mind goes astray And baby yeah
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Written by: Roger Frederick Cook, Roger John Reginald Greenaway
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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5 facts about this song
Gene Pitney"Something's Gotten Hold of My Heart" was originally recorded by Gene Pitney in 1967.
- The song reached number 5 on the UK Singles Chart and became one of the biggest hits of Pitney's career.
- Pitney incorporated a distinctive blend of pop and rock into his music, which is clearly reflected in "Something's Gotten Hold of My Heart."
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Marc AlmondMarc Almond re-recorded "Something's Gotten Hold of My Heart" as a solo rendition in 1988 for his album titled "The Stars We Are."
- The song didn't gain significant popularity until Almond decided to release a version as a duet with Gene Pitney in 1989.
- This duet version became a massive hit, reaching number one in the UK Singles Chart and staying there for four weeks, making it the most successful version of the song.
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Nick CaveWhile Nick Cave did not directly work on "Something's Gotten Hold of My Heart," he is known for his collaborative works with Marc Almond.
- Cave and Almond collaborated on the song "Death is not the End," which showcases their shared love for emotionally charged, dramatic music, similar to "Something's Gotten Hold of My Heart."
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Terry ReidTerry Reid covered "Something's Gotten Hold of My Heart" in his album "Rogue Waves" in 1979.
- Thanks to Reid's unique voice and distinct style, his version of the song offers a unique twist on the original by Gene Pitney.
- Reid's version didn't achieve mainstream success like Pitney or Almond's versions, but it has been recognized for highlighting Reid's talent at reinventing older songs.
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General Facts"Something's Gotten Hold of My Heart" has been regarded as a classic power-ballad and one of the standout songs of the 1960s.
- The song has been covered by several artists, such as Cilla Black, Bucks Fizz, and Alaska y Dinarama, attesting to its lasting impact and continued relevance.
- The lyrics of "Something's Gotten Hold of My Heart" deal with a lawless encounter with love, which leaves the speaker captivated and lost. This universal theme has helped it resonate with audiences over the years.
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