Only You Can

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About Only You Can

"Only You Can" is a 1974 song by pop group Fox. Written by the group's founder Kenny Young, it was the band's debut single and later appeared on their debut album Fox. Initially released as "Only You" in the summer of 1974, a reissue of the single with the track retitled "Only You Can" became a No. 3 hit on the UK Singles chart in March 1975, ultimately spending 11 weeks on the chart. The song was critically acclaimed and established Fox's musical trademark, the coy and unusual voice of lead singer Noosha, described by Dave Thompson of AllMusic as an "exotically accented purr". Writing for Louder Than War in 2017, Ian Canty described the song as "oddball and addictive" while AllMusic's Dave Thompson has called "Only You Can" and its follow-up "Imagine Me, Imagine You" "two of the most spellbinding UK hits of 1974-1975". 


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1975
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Who can fly my heart like a bamboo kite
Make it twirl and gyrate just like a gyro delight
Only you can oh ho only you
Who can see as far as an eagle bird
See right thru my head thru my every word
Only you can oh ho only you
Only you have a right to me
you ohh
Only you come home every night every night eh hey yeah
Who can strum a tune by the light of the moon
Make me love like you do in the afternoon
Only you can oh ho only you
Only you can . . .
Only you have a right to me
you ohh . . .
Who can strum a tune by the light of the moon . . .

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Written by: KENNY YOUNG

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10 facts about this song

Background Information
"Only You Can" is a song by the British group Fox, which was released in 1974.
Chart Success
The song peaked at No. 3 on the UK Singles Chart and remained on the chart for around 12 weeks.
International Success
In addition to its UK success, the song also reached No. 1 in Australia and South Africa and broke into the top 10 on the Canadian Adult Contemporary Chart.
Uniqueness
The song is distinct due to its 'falsetto' style of singing by the band's lead singer Noosha Fox.
Song's Composition
"Only You Can" was written by the band's founder Kenny Young, who is also known for writing the song "Under the Boardwalk" for The Drifters.
Re-release
In 1979, the song was re-released and charted in the UK for a second time, reaching No. 68.
Cover Versions
Various artists have covered the song, including Australian singer Marcia Hines in 1975.
Other Achievements
Despite Fox's short-lived success, the band, and the song "Only You Can" in particular, are often associated with the glam rock era of British music, marking a notable era in the country's music history.
Genre
The song has been categorized under the pop and glam rock genres.
Lyrics
“Only You Can” lyrics express the feelings of desire and longing, highlighting its narrative of love through its lyrics.

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