But I Do
Clarence "Frogman" Henry
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I don't know why I love you but I do I don't know why I cry so but I do I only know I'm lonely and that I want you only I don't know why I love you but I do I can't sleep nights because I feel so restless I don't know what to do, I feel so helpless And since you've been away, I cry both night and day I don't know why I love you but I do My days have been so lonely My nights have been so blue I don't know how I manage, but I do Each night I sit alone and tell myself That I will fall in love with someone else Guess I'm wastin' time but I've got to clear my mind I don't know why I love you but I do
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Written by: PAUL GAYTEN, ROBERT C. GUIDRY
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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7 facts about this song
Creation and Release"But I Do" is a song by Clarence "Frogman" Henry, an American rhythm and blues singer and pianist.
- This song was released in 1961 and achieved great popularity right away.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "But I Do" reached number but on the Billboard Hot 100.
- Additionally, "But I Do" hit the top three on the R&B chart in 1961.
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Song WritersThe song was not actually written by Clarence Henry. It was written by legendary songwriting duo Bob Marcucci and Peter De Angelis, who were known for writing hit songs for teen idols in the ’50s and ’60s.
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Legacy and Covers"But I Do" has been covered by a variety of artists over the years, allowing for the song's popularity to continue. Some of these artists include Billy Joe Royal in 1969, Fats Domino, Harry Nilsson, Shadow Morton, and Bobby Vinton.
- In 1971, a cover version by a British group, The Judds, reached the UK top ten.
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Song Content"But I Do" is characterized by its catchy chorus and strong piano part. The song is a classic R&B piece that shows elements of jazz and blues.
- The lyrics establish Henry's confessing love towards his partner, expressing over and over again that he doesn't know why he loves her but he just does, hence the title "But I Do".
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Artist's CareerThe success from "But I Do" escalated Clarence 'Frogman' Henry's fame, making him an international star. Despite the ups and downs of his career, this track remained his most famous song.
- Clarence Frogman Henry was still performing as of the mid-2010s, and he often featured "But I Do" in his performances.
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In Popular Culture"But I Do" continues to be a recognisable song. It was used in a UK TV commercial for KFC in 2018 and was also used in the movie 'Forrest Gump'.
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