Don't Give Up On Us

David Soul

About Don't Give Up On Us

"Don't Give Up on Us" is a song by American-British singer David Soul. Riding high on the success of playing in the hit TV show Starsky and Hutch, Soul returned to one of his early career choices as a singer. His debut, the Tony Macaulay-written-and-produced "Don't Give Up on Us" was a worldwide smash, spending four weeks at No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart in January and February 1977, and a single week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in April 1977. In addition, the song spent one week at No. 1 on the U. S. adult contemporary chart. It has sold 1.16 million copies in the UK. Its B-side, "Black Bean Soup", was a duet with actress Lynne Marta, whom Soul was involved with at the time. "Don't Give Up on Us" was rated No. 93 in VH1's 100 Greatest One-Hit Wonders because, despite having more hits in the UK, Soul was never again able to reach the top forty in the US. Soul recorded a new version of the song in 2004, allegedly after being embarrassed when hearing it by chance in an elevator as sung by Owen Wilson in the film version of Starsky and Hutch. The film soundtrack included a cover of the song by Wilson and Neal Casal. 


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2008
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Don't give up on us, baby
Don't make the wrong seem right
The future isn't just one night
It's written in the moonlight
Painted on the stars
We can't change ours

Don't give up on us, baby
We're still worth one more try
I know we put a last one by
Just for a rainy evening
When maybe stars are few
Don't give up on us, I know
We can still come through

I really lost my head last night
You've got a right to start believin'
There's still a little love left, even so

Don't give up on us, baby
Lord knows we've come this far
Can't we stay the way we are?
The angel and the dreamer
Who sometimes plays a fool
Don't give up on us, I know
We can still come through

It's written in the moonlight
Painted on the stars
We can't change ours

Don't give up on us, baby
We're still worth one more try
I know we put a last one by
Just for a rainy evening
When maybe stars are few
Don't give up on us, I know
We can still come through

Don't give up on us, baby
Don't give up on us, baby

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David Soul

David Soul (born August 28, 1943) is an American-British actor and singer, best known for his role as Detective Kenneth "Hutch" Hutchinson in the television programme Starsky and Hutch (1975–1979). He became a British citizen in 2004. more »

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Written by: TONY MACAULAY

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Don’t Give Up On Us" is a song by American-British actor and singer David Soul. Prior to launching his music career, Soul was popularly known as Detective Ken "Hutch" Hutchinson from the 1970s hit TV show "Starsky and Hutch".
Song Composer
The song was composed by Tony Macaulay, who has also written several other top hits including "Build Me Up Buttercup" and "Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)".
Release and Chart Performance
"Don’t Give Up On Us" was released in 1976. It soared in popularity and reached #1 on the UK Singles Chart for four weeks in January & February 1977.
Breakthrough in the US
The song also eventually peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, making it David Soul's greatest hit single.
Album Success
The song is featured on Soul's 1976 album "David Soul", which was a commercial success and helped to establish him as a credible musician.
Rerecorded Version
In 2004, David Soul released a new version of the song as a charity single for the BBC's Children in Need appeal.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by several artists since its original release. This includes versions by Owen Paul and The Indigo Girls, amongst others.
Song meaning
The lyrics of "Don’t Give Up On Us" tell the story of a person asking their significant other not to abandon their relationship, reflecting an enduring theme of love and perseverance.
High-selling Single
The popularity of "Don’t Give Up On Us" led to it becoming one of the highest-selling singles of 1977.
Notable Recognition
Despite its commercial success, "Don’t Give Up On Us" has often been included in lists of all-time worst songs, despite its commercial success. This ironic twist adds a layer of infamy to the song's legacy.

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