I Only Want to Be With You

Dusty Springfield

About I Only Want to Be With You

"I Only Want to Be with You" is a song written by Mike Hawker and Ivor Raymonde. The debut solo single released by British singer Dusty Springfield under her long-time producer Johnny Franz, "I Only Want to Be with You" peaked at number 4 on the UK Singles chart in January 1964. Three remakes of the song have been UK chart hits, the first two by the Bay City Rollers (1976) and the Tourists (1979) matching the number 4 peak of the Dusty Springfield original, while the 1989 remake by Samantha Fox peaked at number 16. In the US on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, "I Only Want to Be with You" has been a Top 40 hit three times, with both the Dusty Springfield original and the Bay City Rollers' remake peaking at number 12 while the Samantha Fox remake peaked at number 31. "I Only Want to Be with You" has also been recorded by a wide range of artists, several of whom sing the song with lyrics translated from the original English. 


Year:
1991
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#4

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I don't know what it is that makes me love you so
I only know I never want to let you go
'Cause you started something, can't you see
That ever since we met you've had a hold on me
I happens to be true, I only want to be with you

It doesn't matter where you go or what you do
I want to spend each moment of the day with you
Look what has happened with just one kiss
I never knew that I could be in love like this
It's crazy but it's true, I only want to be with you

You stopped and smiled at me
Asked me if I'd care to dance
I fell into your open arms
I didn't stand a chance

Now, listen, honey, I just want to be beside you everywhere
As long as we're together, honey, I don't care
'Cause you started something, can't you see
That ever since we met you've had a hold on me
No matter what you do, I only want to be with you

You stopped and smiled at me
Asked me if I'd care to dance
I fell into your open arms
I didn't stand a chance

Now hear me darling, I just want to be beside you everywhere
As long as we're together, honey, I don't care
'Cause you started something, can't you see
That ever since we met you've had a hold on me
No matter what you do, I only want to be with you
I said, no matter, no matter what you do, I only want to be with you

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Dusty Springfield

Mary Isobel Catherine Bernadette O'Brien OBE (16 April 1939 – 2 March 1999), known professionally as Dusty Springfield, was an English pop singer whose career extended from the late 1950s to the 1990s. With her distinctive sensual sound, she was an important blue-eyed soul singer, and at her peak was one of the most successful British female performers, with six top 20 singles on the United States Billboard Hot 100 and sixteen on the United Kingdom Singles Chart from 1963 to 1989. She is a member of both the US Rock and Roll and UK Music Halls of Fame. International polls have named Springfield among the best female rock artists of all time. Her image, supported by a peroxide blonde beehive hairstyle, evening gowns, and heavy make-up, made her an icon of the … more »

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Written by: Ivor Raymonde, Michael Hawker

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15 facts about this song

Release Date
"I Only Want to Be With You" by Dusty Springfield was released in November 1963.
Singer's Debut
The song marked Springfield's debut as a solo artist after leaving her former group, The Lana Sisters.
Chart Performance
"I Only Want to Be With You" peaked at number 4 on the UK Singles Chart and was Springfield's first top 10 hit in the UK.
First Solo Single
It was the first song Springfield released as a solo artist.
Success in the US
In the United States, the song reached number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Global Impact
The song became a worldwide hit, reaching the top 10 of the charts in various countries like the Netherlands, Australia, and South Africa.
Song's Inspiration
It has been often reported that Springfield's inspiration for the song came from The Exciters' song "Tell Him."
Legacy
Several artists, including The Bay City Rollers, Samantha Fox, and The Tourists, have covered the song, reflecting Dusty Springfield's significant impact on pop music.
Grammy Nomination
Dusty Springfield was nominated for the Best Rock and Roll Solo Vocal Performance - Female category in the 7th Annual Grammy Awards (1965) for the song.
The Production Team
The song was produced by Johnny Franz and written by Mike Hawker and Ivor Raymonde.
Notable Pop Culture Reference
The song was prominently featured in the soundtrack of the movie "The Boat That Rocked" (2009), also known as "Pirate Radio" in the United States.
Musical Style
The song's style, characterized by "Wall of Sound" production and Springfield's soaring vocals, would become a template for her future hits.
Song Length
The original studio recording of "I Only Want to Be With You" has a duration of two minutes and 39 seconds.
Recording Location
The song was recorded in the Philips studio, where Dusty Springfield was signed at that time.
Revenue
The song was a significant commercial success and helped Springfield in establishing a successful solo career.

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