You're the One That I Want
John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John
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I got chills They're multiplying And I'm losing control Cause the power you're supplying It's electrifying! You better shape up Cause I need a man And my heart is set on you You better shape up You better understand To my heart I must be true Nothing left Nothing left for me to do You're the one that I want You are the one I want Oh, honey The one that I want You are the one I want Oh, honey The one that I want You are the one I want Oh, the one I need Oh, yes indeed If you're filled With affection You're to shy to convey Better take my direction Feel your way I better shape up Cause you need a man I need a man Who can keep me satisfied I better shape up If I'm gonna prove You better prove That my faith is justified Are you sure Yes I'm sure down deep inside You're the one that I want You are the one I want Oh, honey The one that I want You are the one I want Oh, honey The one that I want You are the one I want Oh, the one I need Oh, yes indeed You're the one that I want You are the one I want Oh, honey The one that I want You are the one I want Oh, honey The one that I want You are the one I want Oh, the one I need Oh, yes indeed You're the one that I want You are the one I want Oh, honey The one that I want You are the one I want Oh, honey The one that I want You are the one I want Oh, the one I need Oh, yes indeed
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10 facts about this song
Creation & Release"You're the One That I Want" is a song written by John Farrar for the 1978 film version of the musical "Grease". The song was released as a single to coincide with the movie's debut.
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Chart SuccessIt became one of the biggest hit singles of the year, reaching the Top 10 in countries around the world, including the US, UK, Australia, and Canada.
- In the UK, the song made it to Number 1 on the singles chart and stayed there for nine weeks, eventually becoming one of the best-selling singles of all time in the UK.
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Vocal PerformersThe song was performed by Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta, who played the lead characters, Sandy and Danny, in the film.
- This is notable as it was unusual at the time for actors in a movie to also perform on the soundtrack.
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Pop Culture ImpactSince its release, "You're the One That I Want" has become one of the most recognizable and best-loved songs from the film. It remains a staple at parties and karaoke events.
- The song was even parodied by popular cartoon show "Family Guy" in one of their episodes.
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Awards & NominationsDespite its commercial success, "You're the One That I Want" did not receive any major music awards. However, it has been recognized by numerous music organizations and lists as a pop culture classic.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, the song has been covered by numerous artists, including Craig McLachlan and Debbie Gibson, less than Jake, and the cast of TV show "Glee".
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Song Composition"You're the One That I want" is a duet with a call-and-response structure. The song features energetic, upbeat music and lyrics that express the passionate desire between the two characters in the film.
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In Film's ContextWithin the context of "Grease", the song is performed near the end of the movie, when Sandy undergoes a transformation to win back Danny's affections. It is seen as a key moment in the film, reflecting a turning point in their relationship.
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Popularity ContinuesDespite being over 40 years old, "You're The One That I Want" continues to be popular and is frequently played on radio stations that feature classic hits from the '70s and '80s.
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Usage in Other MediaThe song has been used in various other forms of media, including in commercials, other movies, and TV shows. It was also featured in the video game "Just Dance 2016".
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