A Letter to You
Shakin' Stevens
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I tore my letter up, couldn't even start To tell you what's really here in my heart There's only so much that words can say So I sent you a piece of this beautiful day Oh, I want you to know that I took a rainbow And sent it off in a letter to you Took some flowers in the spring, made a sweet clover ring And sent it off in a letter to you Took a song from the lark - the moon from the dark A spark with the sparkling dew With a kiss and a hug and a whole lot of love I sent 'em off in a letter to you I took the mornin' sun, peekin' throgh the trees And the dandelion silk tangled in the breeze I folded 'em up - sealed 'em with a kiss It's the kind of letter that you can't resist Oh, I want you to know that I took a rainbow And sent it off in a letter to you Took some flowers in the spring, made a sweet clover ring And sent it off in a letter to you Took a song from the lark - the moon from the dark A spark with the sparkling dew With a kiss and a hug and a whole lot of love I sent 'em off in a letter to you In a day or two - just you wait and see You're gonna get a special delivery You'll know the way I feel - there can't be any doubt When you open it up and let the love spill out Oh, I want you to know that I took a rainbow And sent it off in a letter to you Took some flowers in the spring, made a sweet clover ring And sent it off in a letter to you Took a song from the lark - the moon from the dark A spark with the sparkling dew With a kiss and a hug and a whole lot of love I sent 'em off in a letter to you You know I sent 'em off in a letter to you Ooohh, baby I sent 'em off in a letter to you You know See what I want? (in a letter to you) Ooohh, baby See what I want? (in a letter to you) Woooh!
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Written by: DENNIS LINDE
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13 facts about this song
Release Details"A Letter to You" by Shakin' Stevens was released as a single in November 1984 from his album "The Bop Won't Stop."
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a hit in the UK, reaching number 10 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Musical Style"A Letter To You" sticks to Shakin' Stevens's signature musical style. It's a mix of Rock and Roll with a hint of New Wave music.
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Song StructureCompared to many songs of the time, "A Letter to You" has a fairly simplistic construction. It consists of a memorable melody with more emphasis placed on the catchy chorus.
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Album SuccessThe song is part of the album "The Bop Won't Stop", which peaked at number 21 in the UK album charts.
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Artists BackgroundKnown as "the Welsh Elvis", Shakin' Stevens (real name Michael Barratt) is a Welsh singer and songwriter who gained fame in the UK in the 1980s.
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Song ThemeThe song "A Letter to You" is about lost love and the hope of getting back together. The lyrics express the longing the singer feels for the person he addressed in his letter.
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Popularity FactorA large part of the song's popularity came from Shakin' Stevens's high-energy performance style and his frequent appearances on popular UK music shows like Top of the Pops.
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Songwriters"A Letter to You" was written by Dennis Linde, who also wrote the hit Elvis Presley song, "Burning Love".
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LongevityDespite being released over three decades ago, "A Letter to You" continues to be popular, getting regular airplay on oldies and classic hit radio stations.
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VideoThe official music video for "A Letter to You" features Shakin' Stevens performing to an enthusiastic crowd, which further increased the song's popularity.
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Cover VersionsThere have been several cover versions of "A Letter to You". For instance, a version was released by DJ Ötzi, a popular Austrian pop and Schlager singer, in 1999.
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Live PerformancesShakin' Stevens was known to include "A Letter to You" as part of his set during live performances, and it was often a crowd favorite.
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