A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You
The Monkees
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Walk out Girl, don't you walk out, we've got things to say Talk out Let's have it talked out and things will be okay Girl I don't want to find I'm a little bit wrong And you're a little bit right And I said, girl You know that it's true It's a little bit me (a little bit me) And it's a little bit you, too Don't know Just what I said wrong but, girl, I apologize Don't go Here's where you belong so wipe the tears from your eyes Girl I don't want to find I'm a little bit wrong And you're a little bit right And I said, girl You know that it's true It's a little bit me (a little bit me) And it's a little bit you, too Oh, girl I don't want to find I'm a little bit wrong And you're a little bit right Well, I say, girl You know that it's true It's a little bit me (a little bit me) And it's a little bit you Too It's a little bit me (uh-huh, it's a little bit me) It's a little bit you (uh-huh, it's a little bit you) Girl, don't go, no, no, no, no, no (uh-huh, it's a little bit me) Girl, don't go, no, no, no, no, no (uh-huh, it's a little bit you) Hey, girl (uh-huh, it's a little bit me) Hey, girl, please don't go (uh-huh, it's a little bit you)
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Written by: Neil Diamond
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8 facts about this song
Songwriting"A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You" was written by the renowned songwriter, Neil Diamond. This was one of many chart-topping hits he wrote for various artists.
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Artist InvolvementThe Monkees released the song as a single in 1967. It quickly became a fan favorite and one of their most significant hits.
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Chart Success"A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You" peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, confirming the song's popularity.
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The Monkees' Lineup ChangeThis was the first Monkees single that featured Davy Jones as the lead singer; prior songs had primarily featured Micky Dolenz on lead vocals.
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Creative ControlThe release of this song sparked a controversy in the Monkees band. They didn't know about it until it was released, as their producer, Don Kirshner, had bypassed them to release the song. This marked a turning point leading to the Monkees gaining more creative control over their music.
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Critical AccoladesThe song received widespread critical acclaim upon its release, adding to Neil Diamond's reputation as a first-rate pop songwriter, and setting the Monkees in stone as a significant act of the '60s.
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Fan FollowingEven decades after its release, "A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You" continues to be a favorite among fans of Neil Diamond, the Monkees, and fans of 1960s pop music in general.
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Different VersionsBesides the original version by the Monkees, the song has been covered by several artists over the years, highlighting its enduring appeal.
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