What Do You Want
Adam Faith
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What do you want if you don't want money What do you want if you don't want gold Say what you want and I'll give it you darling Wish you wanted my love baby What do you want if you don't want ermine What do you want if you don't want pearls Say what you want and I'll give it you darling Wish you wanted my love baby Well I'm offering you this heart of mine But all you do is play it cool What do you want Oh boy you're making a fool of me One of these days when you need my kissing One of these days when you want me too Don't turn around 'cause I'll be missing Then you'll wanna my love baby Well I'm offering you a diamond ring But all you do is turn me down What do you want Oh boy you're goin' to town on me One of these days when you need my kissing One of these days when you want me too Don't turn around 'cause I'll be missing Then you'll wanna my love baby Well then you'll wanna my love baby
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Written by: Les Vandyke
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12 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundAdam Faith was a British teen idol, singer, actor, and financial journalist, who recorded "What Do You Want" during the peak of his music career in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
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Chart Performance"What Do You Want" was a big hit for Adam Faith. The song topped the UK Singles Chart in December 1959, making it one of his two UK number-one singles.
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Song Launch"What Do You Want" was released as a single in the UK in November 1959, this standout song is part of the glorious history of British pop music.
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SongwritingThe song was written by Les Vandyke who was an English songwriter and had written several hits for Adam Faith.
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Song DurationOne of the interesting aspects of "What Do You Want" is its duration. At just 1:38 minutes long, it is one of the shortest tracks to reach number 1 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Record Label"What Do You Want" was released under the Parlophone Records which was a German-British record label founded in Germany in 1896.
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ProductionThe song was orchestrated and conducted by John Barry. Barry is also famous for his work in film music, including the soundtracks for the James Bond films.
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Unique Style"What Do You Want" showcases Adam Faith's unique singing style, which was noted for its "hiccupping" delivery, a feature which helped distinguish him from other British rock 'n roll singers of the time.
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Song LegacyEven after decades of its release, "What Do You Want" remains one of Adam Faith's most popular songs and continues to get airplay on classic pop and rock radio stations.
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Cover VersionsThe song has since been covered by various artists, demonstrating its enduring appeal and impact on popular music.
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Associated AlbumWhile "What Do You Want" was initially released as a standalone single, it was later included in the compilation album “Adam’s Hit Parade” which was released in 1960.
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Music VideoThe music video of the song shows Adam Faith in a relaxed setting, casually singing and enjoying himself, reflecting the light-hearted and catchy nature of the song.
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