My Little Red Book

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About My Little Red Book

"My Little Red Book" is a song composed by Burt Bacharach with lyrics by Hal David. In the wake of the British Invasion, Bacharach, a former bandleader for Marlene Dietrich, began working hands-on with beat groups of the era such as Manfred Mann. Manfred Mann recorded the song for the 1965 film What's New Pussycat?, filmed between October 1964 and June 1965; the entire catalogue of music for the film was written by Bacharach and David. In 1966, the song became a rock standard when remade by the Los Angeles based group Love, where it reached No. 52 in the US national charts. 


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I just got out my little red book
        The minute that you said goodbye
        I thumbed right through my little red book
        I wasn't gonna sit and cry
        And I went from A to Z
        I took out every pretty girl in town
        They danced with me  and as I held them

        All I did was talk about you
        Hear your name and I'd start to cry
        There's just no getting over you... oh, no...

        There ain't no girl in my little red book
        Who could ever replace your charms
        And each girl in my little red book
        Knows you're the one I'm thinkin' of
        Oh won't you please come back
        Without your precious love I can't go on
        Where can love be   I need you so much

        All I did was talk about you
        Hear your name and I'd start to cry
        There's just no getting over you... oh, no...

        Oh won't you please come back
        Without your precious love I can't go on
        It's haunting me   I need you so much

        All I did was talk and talk about you
        Hear your name and I'd start to cry
        There's just no getting over you
        All I did was talk and talk about you
        Hear your name and I'd start to cry
        There's just no getting over you... oh no

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Love is an emotion of a strong affection and personal attachment. Love is also said to be a virtue representing all of human kindness, compassion, and affection —"the unselfish loyal and benevolent concern for the good of another". Love may describe compassionate and affectionate actions towards other humans, one's self or animals. more »

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Written by: Hal David, Burt Bacharach

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11 facts about this song

Song Composition
"My Little Red Book" was written by music maestro Burt Bacharach and lyricist Hal David.
Music Genre
The song is recognized in the pop and rock genre of the 1960s era.
Burt Bacharach's Contribution
Despite being well-known for his easy-listening style, Burt Bacharach showcased his diversity in music composition with "My Little Red Book," appealing to the rock-pop audience.
Initial Performance
Manfred Mann was the first to perform "My Little Red Book" in 1965. Their version was part of the soundtracks of the movie "What's New Pussycat?"
Love's Version
Despite not being the first to perform it, the band "Love" is most famous for their 1966 version of "My Little Red Book." Their version was more guitar-driven with a distinctive garage rock style.
Love's Album
"My Little Red Book" was featured on Love's self-titled debut album.
Musical Disparity
Burt Bacharach disliked Love’s version because it significantly deviated from his original composition, both in terms of melody and tempo.
Distinctive Status
Despite the disparity and criticism from the original composer, Love's "My Little Red Book" is famously known in the history of rock music and served to launch the band's career successfully.
Movie Soundtrack
Love's version of the song was featured in the 2000 movie "High Fidelity."
Legacy
"My Little Red Book" has been covered by many different bands and artists, showcasing its enduring appeal and influence in pop and rock music history.
Connection to Dopop Band
The title of the song, "My Little Red Book," allegedly inspired the name of the Britpop band "The Boo Radleys." Their name comes from a character in the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird', but it's been suggested that the character's habit of leaving items in a tree for children to find is connected to the "little red book" of the song's title.

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