I Only Want to Be With You
Dusty Springfield
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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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Written by: Ivor Raymonde, Michael Hawker
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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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.
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Singer's DebutThe song marked Springfield's debut as a solo artist after leaving her former group, The Lana Sisters.
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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.
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First Solo SingleIt was the first song Springfield released as a solo artist.
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Success in the USIn the United States, the song reached number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Global ImpactThe song became a worldwide hit, reaching the top 10 of the charts in various countries like the Netherlands, Australia, and South Africa.
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Song's InspirationIt has been often reported that Springfield's inspiration for the song came from The Exciters' song "Tell Him."
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LegacySeveral artists, including The Bay City Rollers, Samantha Fox, and The Tourists, have covered the song, reflecting Dusty Springfield's significant impact on pop music.
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Grammy NominationDusty Springfield was nominated for the Best Rock and Roll Solo Vocal Performance - Female category in the 7th Annual Grammy Awards (1965) for the song.
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The Production TeamThe song was produced by Johnny Franz and written by Mike Hawker and Ivor Raymonde.
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Notable Pop Culture ReferenceThe song was prominently featured in the soundtrack of the movie "The Boat That Rocked" (2009), also known as "Pirate Radio" in the United States.
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Musical StyleThe song's style, characterized by "Wall of Sound" production and Springfield's soaring vocals, would become a template for her future hits.
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Song LengthThe original studio recording of "I Only Want to Be With You" has a duration of two minutes and 39 seconds.
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Recording LocationThe song was recorded in the Philips studio, where Dusty Springfield was signed at that time.
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RevenueThe song was a significant commercial success and helped Springfield in establishing a successful solo career.
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