Have I the Right?
The Honeycombs
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Have I the right to hold you You know I've always told you That we must never ever part, oh oh oh oh Have I the right to kiss you You know I'll always miss you I've loved you from the very start Come right back I just can't bear it I've got this love and I long to share it Come right back I'll show my love is strong, oh yeah Have I the right to touch you If I could you'd see how much you Send those shivers running down my spine, ooh ooh Have I the right to thrill you You know I'll wait until you Give me the right to make you mine Well, come right back I just can't bear it I've got this love and I long to share it Come right back, I'll show my love is strong, oh yeah, all right Have I the right to hold you You know I've always told you That we must never ever part, no, no no, no, no Have I the right to kiss you You know I'll always miss you I've loved you from the very start Come right back I just can't bear it I've got this love and I long to share it Come right back I'll show my love is strong, oh yeah, yeah Come right back I just can't bear it I've got this love and I long to share it Come right back right back where you belong, oh yeah You belong, oh yeah, you belong
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Written by: Alan Blaikley, Kenneth Howard
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10 facts about this song
Band Background"The Honeycombs" were a British beat/pop group, originating in North London. The band formed in 1963 and came to fame with their song "Have I the Right?" in 1964.
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Unique AspectsThis song is known for its distinctive drum sound which achieved by members of the group stomping their feet on the wooden stairs to the recording studio.
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Chart Performance"Have I the Right?" reached No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart for two weeks in August 1964. It was the band’s only number one hit.
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U.S SuccessThe song had success in the United States as well. It reached number five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Production"Have I the Right?" was produced by Joe Meek, a pioneering music producer who used innovative methods and techniques in creating sounds.
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Sales AchievementThe song sold over a million copies worldwide.
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Gender DiversificationThe Honeycombs were one of the few rock and roll bands of the time to have a woman as part of their regular line-up; Honey Lantree was the band's drummer.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by other artists, including the Shakin' Stevens and the Sunsets, the Searchers, and Showaddywaddy.
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Use in Media"Have I the Right?" has been featured in several movies and TV shows, including the British film 'Legend' in 2015.
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End of the BandEven though "Have I the Right?" was a massive success, The Honeycombs could not repeat it and the band disbanded in 1967.
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