A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You

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About A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You

"A Little Bit Me, a Little Bit You" is a song by Neil Diamond that was released by The Monkees in 1967 (see 1967 in music). Davy Jones sang the lead vocal (this was Jones' first lead vocal on a Monkees single). It went to No. 1 in the US Cashbox charts. On the Billboard charts it went to No. 2, and "Somethin' Stupid" by Frank Sinatra and Nancy Sinatra kept it from the No. 1 spot. The record's B-side was Michael Nesmith's "The Girl I Knew Somewhere", which also charted on Billboard, peaking at No. 39. It was also included in the "I'm a Believer" EP in Europe that year. Neil Diamond never made a studio recording of the song (as he had done with "I'm a Believer"), but he did perform the song in his live shows of 1967. At least one recording of such a performance exists and circulates from New York's Bitter End club. While the song was originally published by Screen Gems-Columbia Music (BMI), it is now published by Stonebridge Music/EMI Foray Music (SESAC). 


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2001
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Walk out
Girl, don't you walk out, we've got things to say
Talk out
Let's have it talked out and things will be okay

Girl
I don't want to find
I'm a little bit wrong
And you're a little bit right
And I said, girl
You know that it's true
It's a little bit me (a little bit me)
And it's a little bit you, too

Don't know
Just what I said wrong but, girl, I apologize
Don't go
Here's where you belong so wipe the tears from your eyes

Girl
I don't want to find
I'm a little bit wrong
And you're a little bit right
And I said, girl
You know that it's true
It's a little bit me (a little bit me)
And it's a little bit you, too
 
Oh, girl
I don't want to find
I'm a little bit wrong
And you're a little bit right
Well, I say, girl
You know that it's true
It's a little bit me (a little bit me)
And it's a little bit you
Too
 
It's a little bit me (uh-huh, it's a little bit me)
It's a little bit you (uh-huh, it's a little bit you)
Girl, don't go, no, no, no, no, no (uh-huh, it's a little bit me)
Girl, don't go, no, no, no, no, no (uh-huh, it's a little bit you)
Hey, girl (uh-huh, it's a little bit me)
Hey, girl, please don't go (uh-huh, it's a little bit you)

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The Monkees

The Monkees are an American pop band that released music under their original incarnation between 1966 and 1970, with subsequent reunion albums and tours in the decades that followed. Assembled in Los Angeles in 1965 by Robert "Bob" Rafelson and Bert Schneider for the American television series The Monkees, which aired from 1966–1968, the musical acting quartet was composed of Americans Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, and Peter Tork, and Englishman Davy Jones. The band's music was initially supervised by producer Don Kirshner. more »

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Written by: Neil Diamond

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8 facts about this song

Songwriting
"A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You" was written by the renowned songwriter, Neil Diamond. This was one of many chart-topping hits he wrote for various artists.
Artist Involvement
The Monkees released the song as a single in 1967. It quickly became a fan favorite and one of their most significant hits.
Chart Success
"A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You" peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, confirming the song's popularity.
The Monkees' Lineup Change
This was the first Monkees single that featured Davy Jones as the lead singer; prior songs had primarily featured Micky Dolenz on lead vocals.
Creative Control
The release of this song sparked a controversy in the Monkees band. They didn't know about it until it was released, as their producer, Don Kirshner, had bypassed them to release the song. This marked a turning point leading to the Monkees gaining more creative control over their music.
Critical Accolades
The song received widespread critical acclaim upon its release, adding to Neil Diamond's reputation as a first-rate pop songwriter, and setting the Monkees in stone as a significant act of the '60s.
Fan Following
Even decades after its release, "A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You" continues to be a favorite among fans of Neil Diamond, the Monkees, and fans of 1960s pop music in general.
Different Versions
Besides the original version by the Monkees, the song has been covered by several artists over the years, highlighting its enduring appeal.

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