You've Got My Number

The Undertones

About You've Got My Number

"You've Got My Number (Why Don't You Use It?)" is a 1979 punk rock song originally written and recorded by Northern Irish band The Undertones. Written in the summer of 1979 by the band's main songwriter, John O'Neill, the single was released on 9 October that year and reached number 32 in the UK charts. The song was performed live on Top of the Pops on 15 November 1979."You've Got My Number (Why Don't You Use It?)" was one of only two singles released by The Undertones not to be included on any of their albums at the time of their original release (the other single being "Beautiful Friend"). However, the song was included as a bonus track on the 1994 CD version of the band's second album, Hypnotised, and the 2000 Castle Music re-release of their eponymous debut LP. In addition, the song has been included on several 'Best Of' Undertones compilation albums. 


Year:
2001
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You've got my number
Why don't you use it
You know my name
You won't abuse it
If you want to want to want to want to
want to have someone to talk to
I'll pick you up
In my car
Take you home

Its not far
If you want to 
Do it, do it, do it, do it
Why don't you ring my number?
Why don't you ring my number now?
Let's say goodbye
I couldn't stand it
You've got my number
Why don't you use it?

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The Undertones

The Undertones are a punk rock/New Wave band formed in Derry, Northern Ireland, in 1975. From the period of 1975 to 1983, the Undertones consisted of Feargal Sharkey (vocals), John O'Neill (rhythm guitar, vocals), Damian O'Neill (lead guitar, vocals), Michael Bradley (bass, vocals) and Billy Doherty (drums). Although much of the earlier Undertones material drew influence from punk rock and new wave, the Undertones also incorporated elements of rock, glam rock and post-punk into material released after 1979, before citing soul and Motown as the influence for the material released upon their final album. The Undertones released thirteen singles and four studio albums between 1978 and 1983 before Sharkey announced his intention to leave the band in May 1983, cit… more »

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Written by: John Joseph O'Neill

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15 facts about this song

Record Label
"You've Got My Number" by The Undertones was released under the Sire Records label.
Release Date
This song was released as a 7" vinyl single on 5th October 1979, making it over four decades old.
Second Album
The song was part of The Undertones' second studio album entitled "Hypnotised", contributing to the band's punk and new wave rock reputation in the late '70s and early '80s.
Missing from Album
Despite being a popular single, "You've Got My Number" was initially not included in the album release but was added to later pressings.
Songwriter
The primary songwriter of "You've Got My Number" was John O'Neill, the rhythm guitarist for the band. He was renowned for his catchy, melodic punk tunes.
Band Origin
The Undertones hail from Derry, Northern Ireland, and they played an important role in popularizing punk music in the UK.
Chart Performance
While it did not break into the top 10, "You've Got My Number" managed to reach number 32 on the UK Singles Chart, a testament to the song's popularity at the time.
B-Side
The B-side to "You've Got My Number" single was a track titled "Let’s Talk About Girls".
High-energy Performance
The Undertones are known for their energetic performances and "You've Got My Number" remains one of their most high-energy crowd pleasing hits.
Pop Culture Reference
"You've Got My Number" featured in the 2001 coming of age film "Ghost World”, thereby introducing it to a new generation.
Distinct Sound
The Undertones were known for their unique fusion of punk and pop, and "You've Got My Number" is an iconic example of this distinctive sound.
Song Meaning
While the lyrics are open to interpretation, "You've Got My Number" appears to be a song about adolescent frustration and unrequited love.
Cover Performance
The British band, The Saw Doctors, covered "You've Got My Number" at live performances that further contributed to the song's legacy.
Current Availability
As of today, the song can be streamed on most major music streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.
Lasting Popularity
Even after decades, "You've Got My Number" still holds up due to its catchy rhythm, ultimately cementing The Undertones' place in punk rock history.

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