Never Be Anyone Else But You
Ricky Nelson
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There'll never be anyone else but you for me Never ever be, just couldn't be, anyone else but you If I could take my pick of all the girls I've ever known Then I'd come and pick you out to be my very own There'll never be anyone else but you for me Never ever be, just couldn't be, anyone else but you A heart that's true and longs for you is all I have to give All my love belongs to you as long as I may live There'll never be anyone else but you for me Never ever be, just couldn't be, anyone else but you I never will forget the way you kiss me And when we're not together, I wonder if you've missed me 'Cause I hope and pray the day will come when you belong to me Then I'm gonna prove to you how true my love can be There'll never be anyone else but you for me Never ever be, just couldn't be, anyone else but you Mm, mm, mm, mm Mm, mm, mm Mm, mm, mm
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Written by: THOMAS BAKER KNIGHT
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15 facts about this song
Song Origin"Never Be Anyone Else But You" is a single by Ricky Nelson, a prominent American actor, singer, and songwriter.
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Release DateThe song was released on 2nd February 1959 under the Imperial Records label.
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AlbumIt is included in the album "Ricky Sings Again," which was also released in 1959.
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Chart Performance"Never Be Anyone Else But You" was a significant hit for Nelson, reaching #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.
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SongwritingThe song was written by a renowned songwriter, Dorsey Burnette.
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DurationThe track "Never Be Anyone Else But You" has a duration of 2 minutes and 15 seconds, which is quite standard for the pop music of the late 1950s.
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GenreThe song is classified as a pop and rock n roll genre. It exhibits Nelson's classic fusion of country and early rock music.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Never Be Anyone Else But You" focus on love, romance, and individuality, which was common in songs from this era.
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RecordingThe song was recorded using mono sound, typical of recordings in the late 1950s before the advent of stereo sound.
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LegacyDespite being over six decades old, the song remains popular among fans of classic pop and rock n roll music. It is often played on "Oldies" radio stations.
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Cover VersionsApart from the original, the song has been covered by numerous other artists, demonstrating its timeless appeal.
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Live PerformancesRicky Nelson frequently included "Never Be Anyone Else But You" in his live performances, indicating its popularity among his fans.
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Musical StyleThe song showcases Ricky Nelson's smooth vocal style, combined with simple yet effective musical arrangements.
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Music VideoWhile not a modern music video in the sense we know today, a performance of the song was captured on film as part of the popular television series, "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet," where Ricky starred with his real-life family.
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Significance"Never Be Anyone Else But You" is considered one of the most iconic songs of Ricky Nelson's career, solidifying his position as a teen idol in the late 1950s and early '60s.
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