Something's Gotten Hold of My Heart

Marc Almond, Gene Pitney

About Something's Gotten Hold of My Heart

"Something's Gotten Hold of My Heart" is a song written by Roger Greenaway and Roger Cook. Originally recorded by David and Jonathan, and then Gene Pitney in 1967, the latter's version of the song reached No. 5 on the UK Singles Chart in December 1967, but failed to chart in the United States. The song was subsequently covered by a number of other acts including Cilla Black, Allison Durbin (dubbed "Australia's Queen of Pop" in the 1960s) on her 1968 album I Have Loved Me a Man, Terry Reid, and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds on their 1986 album of covers Kicking Against the Pricks. It was sung in French by Herbert Léonard in 1968 with the title "Quelque chose tient mon cœur" and in Italian by Pitney himself with the title "Uomo, non sai" ("Man, you don't know"). It achieved its greatest success in 1988 when it was covered by Marc Almond. Originally recorded by Almond alone for his 1988 album The Stars We Are, the single version reunited it with its best known singer Gene Pitney; their version became a number one single in the UK for four weeks in January 1989. The music video for this version was filmed on-location in Las Vegas. 


Year:
1995
4:39
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Something's gotten hold of my heart
Keeping my soul and my senses apart
Something's gotten into my life
Cutting its way through my dreams like a knife
Turning me up, turning me down
Making me smile and making me frown

In a world that was small
I once lived in a time that was peace
With no trouble at all
But then you came my way
And a feeling unknown shook my heart
Made me want you to stay
All of my nights and all of my days

Yeah I gotta tell you now
Something's gotten hold of my hand
Dragging my soul to a beautiful land
Yeah something has invaded my nights
Painting my sleep with a color so bright
Changing the grey, changing the blue
Scarlet for me and scarlet for you

I've got to know if this is the real thing
I've got to know what's making my heart sing, woah yeah

You smile and I'm lost for a lifetime
Each minute spent with you is the right time
Every hour, yeah, every day, yeah

You touch me and my mind goes astray
And baby yeah

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Marc Almond

Peter Mark Sinclair "Marc" Almond (/ˈɑːmənd/; born 9 July 1957, Southport) is an English singer-songwriter and musician. Almond first began performing and recording in the synthpop/New Wave duo Soft Cell. He has sold over 30 million records worldwide. more »

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Written by: Roger Frederick Cook, Roger John Reginald Greenaway

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Gene Pitney
"Something's Gotten Hold of My Heart" was originally recorded by Gene Pitney in 1967. - The song reached number 5 on the UK Singles Chart and became one of the biggest hits of Pitney's career. - Pitney incorporated a distinctive blend of pop and rock into his music, which is clearly reflected in "Something's Gotten Hold of My Heart."
Marc Almond
Marc Almond re-recorded "Something's Gotten Hold of My Heart" as a solo rendition in 1988 for his album titled "The Stars We Are." - The song didn't gain significant popularity until Almond decided to release a version as a duet with Gene Pitney in 1989. - This duet version became a massive hit, reaching number one in the UK Singles Chart and staying there for four weeks, making it the most successful version of the song.
Nick Cave
While Nick Cave did not directly work on "Something's Gotten Hold of My Heart," he is known for his collaborative works with Marc Almond. - Cave and Almond collaborated on the song "Death is not the End," which showcases their shared love for emotionally charged, dramatic music, similar to "Something's Gotten Hold of My Heart."
Terry Reid
Terry Reid covered "Something's Gotten Hold of My Heart" in his album "Rogue Waves" in 1979. - Thanks to Reid's unique voice and distinct style, his version of the song offers a unique twist on the original by Gene Pitney. - Reid's version didn't achieve mainstream success like Pitney or Almond's versions, but it has been recognized for highlighting Reid's talent at reinventing older songs.
General Facts
"Something's Gotten Hold of My Heart" has been regarded as a classic power-ballad and one of the standout songs of the 1960s. - The song has been covered by several artists, such as Cilla Black, Bucks Fizz, and Alaska y Dinarama, attesting to its lasting impact and continued relevance. - The lyrics of "Something's Gotten Hold of My Heart" deal with a lawless encounter with love, which leaves the speaker captivated and lost. This universal theme has helped it resonate with audiences over the years.

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