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Title: I Only Want to Be with You
Artist: Dusty Springfield
Album: A Girl Called Dusty (1964)
Release Date: November 1963
Writers: Mike Hawker, Ivor Raymonde
Key Themes: “I Only Want to Be with You” by Dusty Springfield is a classic pop song that expresses the joy and excitement of being in love. The lyrics convey the singer’s eagerness to be with their beloved and the happiness that comes with being in a romantic relationship. It’s a lively and upbeat song that captures the essence of early 1960s pop music.
Musical Style: The song features a lively and infectious melody with Dusty Springfield’s soulful and dynamic vocals taking center stage. The arrangement includes the characteristic sound of the Wall of Sound production technique, popularized by Phil Spector. “I Only Want to Be with You” is a prime example of the girl group sound that was prevalent in the early 1960s.
Cultural Impact: The song was a commercial success, reaching high positions on various charts in the United Kingdom and the United States. Dusty Springfield’s energetic performance contributed to the widespread popularity of the track. The song’s catchy and timeless quality has led to its continued presence in popular culture.
Legacy: “I Only Want to Be with You” remains one of Dusty Springfield’s most well-known and enduring hits. It has been covered by numerous artists over the years, and its infectious melody and romantic theme continue to resonate with audiences. The song is a classic representation of the British Invasion sound that influenced the pop music landscape of the 1960s.
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Lyrics
“I Only Wanna Be With You”
(originally by Dusty Springfield)
I don’t know what it is
That makes me love you so
I only know
I never want to let you go
Cause you started something
Can’t you see?
That ever since we’ve met
You’ve had a hold on me
It happens to be true
I only wanna be with you
It doesn’t matter
Where you go or what you do
I’d love to spend each moment
Of the day with you
Look what has happened
Just one kiss
I never knew that
I could be in love like this
It’s crazy
But it’s true
I only wanna be with you
You stopped
You smiled at me
And asked if I’d care to dance
I fell into your open arms
I didn’t stand a chance
Now listen, honey
I just wanna be
Beside you everywhere
As long as we’re together
Honey, I don’t care
Cause you started something
Can’t you see?
That ever since we’ve met
You’ve had a hold on me
It happens to be true
I only wanna be with you
You stopped
You smiled at me
And asked if I’d care to dance
I fell into your open arms
I didn’t stand a chance
Now listen, honey
I just wanna be
Beside you everywhere
As long as we’re together
Honey, I don’t care
Cause you started something
Can’t you see?
That ever since we’ve met
You’ve had a hold on me
It happens to be true
I only wanna be with you
No matter what you do
I only, I only
I only wanna be with you