My Kinda Lover
Billy Squier
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You got me runnin' baby You give me somethin' way beyond revenue You put the magic in me I feel the magic when we do what we do And oh I can't do without you for too long you're my situation You're my kinda lover My kinda lover My kinda lover My kinda lover My kinda lover My kinda lover You keep me all together You take me out whenever I'm lettin' down You got the motions baby I got a notion maybe I'll stick around And oh I can never doubt you for too long I can't see no reason You're my kinda lover My kinda lover My kinda lover My kinda lover My kinda lover My kinda lover When you come 'round I never get down, I fly across the floor I can see you comin' on me and I can't ask for more Rock me, sock me, baby you got me ridin' to the end Rake me, shake me, baby you make me, turn me on again You got my motor racin' I find my thoughts embracin' your every move I want to set you reelin' I want to make you feel the way that I do And oh I been thinkin' 'bout you for so long I don't want to lose ya, you're my kinda lover My kinda lover My kinda lover My kinda lover My kinda lover My kinda lover My kinda lover My kinda lover My kinda lover My kinda lover My kinda lover My kinda lover My kinda lover My kinda lover My kinda lover
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"My Kinda Lover" was released in 1981, as part of Billy Squier's second studio album titled "Don’t Say No".
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 31 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in early 1982, becoming one of Squier's five top 40 hits.
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Song CompositionLike most of Billy Squier's songs, "My Kinda Lover" falls under the rock genre. It has been particularly classified under hard rock and arena rock.
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Album SuccessThe album "Don't Say No" is Squier's most successful work, with over 3 million copies sold in the United States alone. "My Kinda Lover" played a significant role in that success.
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Song CreditBilly Squier is credited as the sole songwriter for "My Kinda Lover."
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Production TeamThe song was produced by Reinhold Mack, who has also worked with other rock icons such as Queen and ELO.
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Music VideoAlthough less known, there is a music video for "My Kinda Lover", which features Squier performing the song.
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Commercial Use"My Kinda Lover" has been used in the video game, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City on the fictional in-game radio station, V-Rock.
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Cover VersionsWhile there aren't many cover versions of "My Kinda Lover", a notable one is by the American rock band, Night Ranger.
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LegacyThe song has stood the test of time and continues to be appreciated by rock music lovers. It is also frequently included in Billy Squier's concert setlists, demonstrating its enduring popularity.
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