Talkin' 'Bout You

Brenda Lee

About Talkin' 'Bout You

"Talkin' 'Bout You" is a song written by Ray Charles. In 1964, The Animals covered it. The 7-minute recording was cut down and appeared on their hit single "The House of the Rising Sun" with a running time of only 1:54. On the 1990 compilation, The Complete Animals, the full version was released. This version was essentially a medley with Shout by The Isley Brothers. It was also covered by Brenda Lee (All The Way Album 1961), Diane Schuur 1988, Jerry Garcia 2005, the French singer Johnny Hallyday (Qui aurait dit ça) 1962 (R. Charles / adapt G. Vesta), Sylvie Vartan 1962. 


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Who is my friend when our friends are gone nobody
But you child and I do mean you 
Who is my friend now when our friends are gone nobody but you oh oh yeah 
Who is my friend now when our friends are gone 

Who always defends me if I'm right or wrong
Nobody but you oh oh nobody but you and I'm talkin' bout you 
Well who is the song now who is the song in my parade 

Nobody but you and I do mean you 
Who is the song now in my parade nobody but you oh yeah 
Who is the song now song in my parade
Ah who is the doctor over my dead grave 
Nobody but you oh yes nobody but you I'm talkin' bout you

Ah who knows how to love me ah in my way 
Nobody but you child and I do mean you 
Who knows how to love me oh baby in my way nobody but you ah yes
Who knows how to love me in my way ah who's always

There every night indeed 
Nobody but you child oh oh yes nobody but you I'm talkin' bout you 
Lord talkin' bout you oh talkin' bout you

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Brenda Lee

Brenda Mae Tarpley (born December 11, 1944), known as Brenda Lee, is an American performer who sang rockabilly, pop and country music, and had 37 US chart hits during the 1960s, a number surpassed only by Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Ray Charles and Connie Francis. She is best known for her 1960 hit "I'm Sorry", and 1958's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree", a US holiday standard for more than 50 years. more »

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Written by: Ray Charles

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Brenda Lee Version
"Talkin' 'Bout You" was recorded by Brenda Lee for her 1961 album, "All the Way". - The song was originally written and composed by Chuck Berry, a pioneer of rock and roll music. - Brenda Lee’s rendition kept the country and pop crossover style she was known for. Her signature voice added a unique interpretation to the song. - At the time of its release, Brenda Lee was known for her melodramatic pop and rock ballads, making "Talkin' 'Bout You" a distinctive track on the album.
The Animals Version
The Animals, a British group known for their gritty, bluesy sound, covered "Talkin' 'Bout You" in 1964. - Their version was included in their self-titled debut album "The Animals". - The Animals' rendition pays homage to the R&B and rock roll influence of the original by Chuck Berry but adds a distinct British Invasion feel to the song. - The band’s lead singer, Eric Burdon, has a rich and husky voice that gave the song a fresh blues feel that catered to their fan base.
Overall Facts
The song "Talkin' 'Bout You" has been covered by various artists, but Brenda Lee and The Animals' versions are among the most famous. - The notable difference between the versions by Brenda Lee and The Animals lies in their musical style. Lee’s version is more country/pop-oriented, while The Animals' version leans towards bluesy rock and roll. - While the song did not become a major hit for either artist, it has remained a beloved gem in both of their discographies.

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