Do Ya

The Move

About Do Ya

"Do Ya" is a song written by Jeff Lynne, that was originally recorded by The Move, which became a hit for the Electric Light Orchestra (led by Lynne, ELO originally being a side project of The Move) in 1976.


Year:
1999
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In this life I've seen
Everything I can see, woman
I've seen lovers flying
Through the air hand in hand
I've seen babies
Dancing in the midnight sun
And I've seen dreams that came
From the heavenly skies above

I've seen old men crying
At their own grave sides
And I've seen pigs all sitting
Watching picture slides
But I never seen nothing like you

[Chorus]
Do ya, do ya want my love, woman
Do ya, do ya want my face, I need it
Do ya, do ya want my mind, I'm saying
Do ya, do ya want my love

Well, I heard the crowd
Singing out of tune
As they sat and sang Auld Lang Syne
By the light of the moon
I heard the preachers banging on the drums
And I heard the police
Playing with their guns
But I, I never heard nothing like you

In the country, where the sky
Touches down on the field
She lay her down to rest
In the morning sun
They come a running just to get a look
Just to feel, to touch her long black hair
They don't give a damn

But, I, I, I never seen nothing like you

[Chorus]

Well, I think you know
What I'm trying to say, woman
That is I'd like to
Save you for a rainy day
I've seen enough of the world to know
That I've got to get it all
To get it all to grow

Do ya, do ya want my love, come on now
Do ya, do ya want my face, I need it
Do ya, do ya want my mind, alright now
Do ya, do ya want my love

Ah, look out
Do ya, do ya want my love
Do ya, do ya want my love, oh oh

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The Move

The Move, from Birmingham, England, were one of the leading British rock bands of the 1960s. They scored nine Top 20 UK singles in five years, but were among the most popular British bands not to find any success in the United States. more »

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Written by: JEFF LYNNE

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8 facts about this song

Do Ya" Production
The original version of "Do Ya" was produced by The Move, a British rock band active from 1965 to 1972. - This version was originally released as a single in 1972. It was later included in the band's final album, "Message from the Country." - A re-recorded version of the song was released by the Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) in 1976, from their album, "A New World Record."
Songwriting
"Do Ya" was written by Jeff Lynne, the lead singer of both The Move and later ELO. - The song is known for its catchy guitar riff and straightforward, somewhat rebellious lyrics.
Chart Performance
The song wasn't particularly successful when originally released by The Move, only reaching number 93 on the UK Singles Chart. - However, the ELO version fared much better, peaking at number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
Legacy and Cover Versions
Despite its original lukewarm reception, the song has gone on to become beloved by fans of both bands. - It has been covered by several artists, including Todd Rundgren and Ace Frehley of Kiss. - The song has also been used in a number of TV shows and films, such as "Joe Dirt" and "Fringe."
Live Performances
"Do Ya" is often included in ELO's live performances, including their famous Wembley Stadium concert in 1978. - The song is known for prompting enthusiastic sing-alongs from the crowd due to its lively pace and easy-to-remember lyrics.
The Change from The Move to ELO
The Move originally included Roy Wood, Jeff Lynne and Bev Bevan. ELO formed from the ashes of The Move, with Wood leaving very early on and Lynne and Bevan continuing with new band members. - The transition from The Move to ELO brought about a change in sound, with ELO incorporating string sections and other diverse instrumentation. "Do Ya" is a good example of this transition, as the original by The Move is more straightforward rock, while the ELO version has additional orchestration.
Do Ya" Influence
The song "Do Ya" is one of the bands' most well-known songs and its success helped to solidify ELO's place in the annals of classic rock history.
Song's Message
While the song's lyrics are relatively simple, they convey a strong message of confidence and self-assuredness, with a refusal to be affected by other people's negative attitudes or opinions.

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