With a Girl Like You
The Troggs
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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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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.
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Songs Release and Chart PerformanceThe 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.
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SongwriterThe 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."
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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.
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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.
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Cover VersionsOver 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.
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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.
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Song's DurationThe original song ran for a little over 2 minutes, reflecting the trend of tightly-constructed pop songs of the period.
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The Troggs' CareerDespite 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.
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Legacy of the SongAlthough 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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