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 to 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 to 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 want 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 coz I'll be missing Then you'll want my love baby Oh well, then you'll wanta my love baby
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Written by: Les Vandyke
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10 facts about this song
Song Information"What Do You Want?" is a popular song that was performed by Adam Faith. It was released in the United Kingdom.
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Song CompositionThe song was written by Les Vandyke who was a renowned British songwriter best known for his successful collaboration with Adam Faith.
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CollaborationThe music for the song was arranged by John Barry, a British film composer best known for composing the music for James Bond films.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the EMI's sub-label called Parlophone, which is also the same label as The Beatles.
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Chart PerformanceReleased in November 1959, "What Do You Want?" reached number one in the UK Singles Chart for three weeks in December of the same year.
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Adam Faith's CareerThis was Adam Faith's first number one single, and it established him as a teenage idol and one of the leading British rock & roll musicians of his time.
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John Barry's Career"What Do You Want?" marked an early career success for John Barry. He would later achieve great acclaim for his film scores.
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Unique StyleThe song was noted for its dramatic percussive introduction and the simple, yet poignant chorus line.
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Film AppearanceThe song was featured in the drama film, 'Beat Girl' released in 1960 which starred Adam Faith.
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Legacy"What Do You Want?" has remained popular and retains its appeal, frequently appearing on various compilations of 1950s and 1960s hits.
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