Whenever You're on My Mind
Marshall Crenshaw
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I think about you and forget what I've tried to be Everything is foggy and hard to see It seems to be, but can it be, a fantasy? Whenever I think about you, strangers eyes in the crowd flash past I go on and think of the fate you've cast It seems to be a reverie, you're here with me 'cause whenever you're on my mind Whenever you're on my mind I leave the world behind Whenever you're on my mind I think about you and I'm weak though I'm in my prime Set my watch and still lose the track of time It seems to be, but can it be, a fantasy? Whenever I think about you, strangers eyes in the crowd flash past I go on and think of the fate you've cast It seems to be a reverie, you're here with me Whenever you're on my mind Whenever you're on my mind I leave the world behind Whenever you're on my mind I never thought I'd be in this situation It seems wherever I go I'm with you And though I never seem to find my place At every turn I see your face Whenever I think about you It seems to be a reverie, you're here with me 'cause whenever you're on my mind Whenever you're on my mind I leave the world behind Whenever you're on my mind
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Written by: BILL TEELEY, MARSHALL CRENSHAW
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11 facts about this song
Song Facts"Whenever You're on My Mind" is a song by the American singer-songwriter Marshall Crenshaw.
- It was released as the lead single from his second album, "Field Day," which was released in 1983.
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Chart PerformanceIn spite of its popularity, the song was not a major chart hit, but it did manage to reach #130 on the Billboard's Bubbling Under Hot 100 singles chart.
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Production DetailThe song was produced by Steve Lillywhite, who is known for his work with artists such as U2 and the Rolling Stones.
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Song CompositionThe song is composed in the key of F# minor and follows the traditional verse-chorus-verse song structure.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Whenever You're on My Mind" was directed by Francis Delia, who has also directed music videos for other artists including Billy Idol and Frank Zappa.
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InspirationCrenshaw has mentioned in interviews that the song was inspired by his wife, whom he had just started dating at the time he wrote the song.
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Musical Style"Whenever You're on My Mind" is often described as a power pop song, featuring Crenshaw's bright guitar playing and melodic songwriting.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists over the years, including Freedy Johnston, Gin Blossoms, and Matthew Sweet.
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Critical ReceptionThough the song was not a major hit, it has received considerable critical acclaim over the years. Rock critic Robert Christgau praised Crenshaw's songwriting and vocal performance.
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LegacySince its release, "Whenever You're on My Mind" has become a staple of Marshall Crenshaw's live shows and is considered one of his signature songs.
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Film RepresentationThe song was also featured in the 1984 film, "Repo Man" which is a well-known cult classic.
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