Would I Love You (Love You, Love You)

Harry James & His Orchestra, Harry James Orchestra, Doris Day, Harry James

About Would I Love You (Love You, Love You)

"Would I Love You (Love You, Love You)" is a popular song with music by Harold Spina and lyrics by Bob Russell. It was published in 1950. It was popularized by Patti Page in a recording made on January 2, 1951. The recording was issued by Mercury Records as catalog number 5571, and first reached the Billboard chart on February 10, 1951, lasting 19 weeks and peaking at #4. Another recording was made by Doris Day with Harry James. It was issued by Columbia Records as catalog number 39159 with the flip side "Lullaby of Broadway. " It reached #19 on the Billboard chart, lasting 10 weeks beginning on March 2, 1951. A version by Tony Martin also charted. This recording was released by RCA Victor Records as catalog number 20-4056. It first reached the Billboard magazine charts on February 23, 1951 and lasted 4 weeks on the chart, peaking at #25. 


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Would I love you
If I thought that you'd love me too
Does a birdie fly
Ooh-ooh-ooh-aah

Would I want you
If I thought thay you'd want me too
Does a baby cry
Yeah-yeah-yeah

(Would I love you)
Each and every day
(Would I love you)
Darling, come what may
(Would I love you)
Ooh-ooh, I would and I do
With a love that is true

Oh, would I kiss you
If I thought that you'd come on and kiss me too
Does a river flow
'N just in case you'd like to know
Would I hold you
And never let you go for my whole life through
Does a fire glow

Oh, my Darlin', Darlin', Darlin'
(Would I love you)
Oh, you don't have to doubt it
(Would I love you)
There's no question about it
(Would I love you)
Darlin', Darlin', Darlin', I would and I do
With a love that is true

Oooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
(Would I love you)
As long as I'm here, I will
(Would I love you)
For everything that I'm worth
(would I love you)
Just like a flower loves the rain
(Would I love you)
I try to never

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Doris Day

Doris Day (born Doris Mary Ann Kappelhoff, April 3, 1922) is an American actress, singer, and animal rights activist, who began her career as a big band singer in 1939, but only began to be noticed after her first hit recording, "Sentimental Journey", in 1945. After leaving the Les Brown & His Band of Renown to try a solo career, she started her long-lasting partnership with Columbia Records, which would remain her only recording label. The contract lasted from 1947 to 1967, and included more than 650 recordings, making Day one of the most popular and acclaimed singers of the 20th century. In 1948, after being persuaded by Sammy Cahn, Jule Styne and her agent at the time, Al Levy, she auditioned for Michael Curtiz, which led to her being cast in the femal… more »

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Written by: BOB RUSSELL, HAROLD SPINA

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10 facts about this song

Artists and Production
"Would I Love You (Love You, Love You)" is a popular song that has been covered by multiple artists over the years. One notable version of the song was performed by Doris Day, a popular actress and singer from the 1950s and 1960s. - Another rendition was performed by Patti Page, who was known for being one of the best-selling female artists in history.
Original Composition
The song was originally written by Harold Spina and Bob Russell.
Doris Day's Version
Doris Day's rendition of "Would I Love You (Love You, Love You)" was released in 1951 and was featured in the Columbia Records album, "On Moonlight Bay".
Patti Page's Version
Patti Page covered the song and it was released by Mercury Records, one of the leading record companies at the time.
Chart Performance
Unfortunately, this song didn't make it onto the Billboard chart in Doris Day's or Patti Page's rendition. However, it remained popular among fans of both artists.
Use in Pop Culture
The song's pop culture significance is underlined by its inclusion in many compilations and its effect on other artists. It's an enduring slice of 1950s pop that demonstrates the vocal talents of both Doris Day and Patti Page.
Other Covers
Aside from Doris Day and Patti Page, the song has also been covered by numerous other artists, which is a testament to its timeless appeal. Some of these artists include Johnny Desmond and Anne Shelton.
Legacy
Despite not having charted, the song has remained popular among fans of classic pop, and is still played on oldies radio stations and available on streaming services.
Technological Innovation
The recordings by Doris Day and Patti Page were made during the early years of high fidelity and stereo recording, making them notable examples of early 1950s audio technology.
Cultural Impact
Both Doris Day and Patti Page were influential figures in the music industry at the time, and "Would I Love You (Love You, Love You)" is a representative example of their musical style. In singing this song, they helped pave the way for future artists in the pop music genre.

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