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About I Only Want To Be With You

"I Only Want to Be with You" is a song written by Mike Hawker and Ivor Raymonde. The debut solo single released by British singer Dusty Springfield under her long-time producer Johnny Franz, "I Only Want to Be with You" peaked at number 4 on the UK Singles chart in January 1964. Three remakes of the song have been UK chart hits, the first two by the Bay City Rollers (1976) and the Tourists (1979) matching the number 4 peak of the Dusty Springfield original, while the 1989 remake by Samantha Fox peaked at number 16. In the US on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, "I Only Want to Be with You" has been a Top 40 hit three times, with both the Dusty Springfield original and the Bay City Rollers' remake peaking at number 12 while the Samantha Fox remake peaked at number 31. "I Only Want to Be with You" has also been recorded by a wide range of artists, several of whom sing the song with lyrics translated from the original English.more »

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I don't know what it is that makes me love you soI only know I never want to let you go'Cause you started something, can't you seeThat ever since we met you've had a hold on meI happens to be true, I only want to be with youIt doesn't matter where you go or what you doI want to spend each moment of the day with youLook what has happened with just one kissI never knew that I could be in love like thisIt's crazy but it's true, I only want to be with youYou stopped and smiled at meAsked me if I'd care to danceI fell into your open armsI didn't stand a chanceNow, listen, honey, I just want to be beside you everywhereAs long as we're together, honey, I don't care'Cause you started something, can't you seeThat ever since we met you've had a hold on meNo matter what you do, I only want to be with youYou stopped and smiled at meAsked me if I'd care to danceI fell into your open armsI didn't stand a chanceNow hear me darling, I just want to be beside you everywhereAs long as we're together, honey, I don't care'Cause you started something, can't you seeThat ever since we met you've had a hold on meNo matter what you do, I only want to be with youI said, no matter, no matter what you do, I only want to be with you

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Dusty Springfield

Mary Isobel Catherine Bernadette O'Brien OBE (16 April 1939 – 2 March 1999), known professionally as Dusty Springfield, was an English pop singer whose career extended from the late 1950s to the 1990s. With her distinctive sensual sound, she was an important blue-eyed soul singer, and at her peak was one of the most successful British female performers, with six top 20 singles on the United States Billboard Hot 100 and sixteen on the United Kingdom Singles Chart from 1963 to 1989. She is a member of both the US Rock and Roll and UK Music Halls of Fame. International polls have named Springfield among the best female rock artists of all time. Her image, supported by a peroxide blonde beehive hairstyle, evening gowns, and heavy make-up, made her an icon of the … more »

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Written by: Ivor Raymonde, Michael Hawker

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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15 facts about this song

Release Date

"I Only Want to Be With You" by Dusty Springfield was released in November 1963.

Singer's Debut

The song marked Springfield's debut as a solo artist after leaving her former group, The Lana Sisters.

Chart Performance

"I Only Want to Be With You" peaked at number 4 on the UK Singles Chart and was Springfield's first top 10 hit in the UK.

First Solo Single

It was the first song Springfield released as a solo artist.

Success in the US

In the United States, the song reached number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Global Impact

The song became a worldwide hit, reaching the top 10 of the charts in various countries like the Netherlands, Australia, and South Africa.

Song's Inspiration

It has been often reported that Springfield's inspiration for the song came from The Exciters' song "Tell Him."

Legacy

Several artists, including The Bay City Rollers, Samantha Fox, and The Tourists, have covered the song, reflecting Dusty Springfield's significant impact on pop music.

Grammy Nomination

Dusty Springfield was nominated for the Best Rock and Roll Solo Vocal Performance - Female category in the 7th Annual Grammy Awards (1965) for the song.

The Production Team

The song was produced by Johnny Franz and written by Mike Hawker and Ivor Raymonde.

Notable Pop Culture Reference

The song was prominently featured in the soundtrack of the movie "The Boat That Rocked" (2009), also known as "Pirate Radio" in the United States.

Musical Style

The song's style, characterized by "Wall of Sound" production and Springfield's soaring vocals, would become a template for her future hits.

Song Length

The original studio recording of "I Only Want to Be With You" has a duration of two minutes and 39 seconds.

Recording Location

The song was recorded in the Philips studio, where Dusty Springfield was signed at that time.

Revenue

The song was a significant commercial success and helped Springfield in establishing a successful solo career.

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