With a Girl Like You

The Troggs

About With a Girl Like You

"With a Girl like You" is a song released by the English rock band the Troggs, written by Reg Presley and produced by Larry Page. The song reached number one in the UK Singles Chart on 4 August 1966, where it remained for two weeks. In the U. S., it peaked at #29 on the Billboard Hot 100.


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I want to spend my life with a girl like you, 
Ba ba ba ba bah ba ba ba ba
And do all the things that you want me to, 
Ba ba ba ba bah ba ba ba ba
'Till that time has come that we might live as one
Can I dance with you, 
Ba ba ba ba bah ba ba ba ba
Ba ba ba ba bah ba ba ba ba

I can tell by the way you dress that you're so refined,
Ba ba ba ba bah ba ba ba ba
And by the way you talk that you're just my kind, 
Ba ba ba ba bah ba ba ba ba
Girl why should it be that you don't notice me
Can I dance with you, 
Ba ba ba ba bah ba ba ba ba
Ba ba ba ba bah ba ba ba ba

Baby baby, is there no chance
I can take you for the last dance
All night long, yeah, I've been waiting
Now there'll be no hesitating

So before this dance has reached the end, 
Ba ba ba ba bah ba ba ba ba
To you across the floor my love I'll send, 
Ba ba ba ba bah ba ba ba ba
I just hope and pray that I'll find a way to say
Can I dance with you, 
Ba ba ba ba bah ba ba ba ba
Ba ba ba ba bah ba ba ba ba

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The Troggs

The Troggs were an English rock band from the 1960s that had a number of hits in the UK and the US. Their most famous songs include the Hot 100 chart topper "Wild Thing", "With a Girl Like You", and "Love Is All Around". "Wild Thing" is ranked #257 on the Rolling Stone magazine's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time and was an influence on garage rock and punk rock. more »

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Written by: REG PRESLEY

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10 facts about this song

Band Background
"With a Girl Like You" is a hit song by the British rock band, The Troggs. The Troggs were an influential band from the 1960's, known for their wild, garage-rock sound.
Songs Release and Chart Performance
The song was released as a single in 1966 and went on to hit number one on the UK Singles Chart. In the US, it reached the top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Songwriter
The song was written by the band's lead vocalist, Reg Presley. He was the principal songwriter for The Troggs and composed many of their hits, including their big breakthrough song "Wild Thing."
Inspiration behind the Song
"With a Girl Like You" was supposedly inspired by Presley's experiences dating a girl, and it revolves around a love-struck boy expressing his adoration for his girlfriend.
Influence on Future Genres
"With a Girl Like You" has been identified as one of the songs that helped to inspire and define the genre of punk rock, with its raw, unpolished sound and simple, straightforward lyrics.
Cover Versions
Over the years, the song has been covered by many artists, including David Bowie, The Thermals, and Yo La Tengo. Its simplistic, catchy melody has made it a popular choice for bands to cover.
Appearance in Movies
"With a Girl Like You" was used in several films, including "Flirting" (1991), "The Boat That Rocked" (2009), and "The Good Night" (2007), indicating its enduring popularity and influence.
Song's Duration
The original song ran for a little over 2 minutes, reflecting the trend of tightly-constructed pop songs of the period.
The Troggs' Career
Despite their early success with "With a Girl Like You" and "Wild thing", The Troggs struggled to duplicate the success of these hit songs, but they remained a beloved cult band, and their music is still widely appreciated and enjoyed today.
Legacy of the Song
Although not overtly groundbreaking, "With a Girl Like You" is a classic example of the 1960s rock sound and a testament to The Troggs' ability to craft a catchy, enduring pop song. It remains one of the band's most popular and best-loved songs.

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