It's All Up to You

Jim Capaldi

About It's All Up to You

"It's All Up to You" is a song by British singer-songwriter Jim Capaldi. It was released as a single in 1974, and became his first of only two hit singles in his native UK, peaking at #27. His other UK hit is the #4 cover of the Everly Brothers song, "Love Hurts", released the following year. Both songs appear on his 1975 album, Short Cut Draw Blood.


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1975
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Everyday I watched you walkin'
Walkin' by my window pane
From the first time that I saw you, baby
I knew I'd never be the same

I wanna give you my lovin'
Could you ever love me too?
But you never seem to notice me
Or what I'm goin' through

Everyday I hope you see me
Maybe look at me and smile
But you always seem to look right through me
I just break down and cry

I wanna give you my lovin'
Could you ever love me too?
But you never seem to notice me
Or what I'm goin' through, it's all up to you

I wanna give you my lovin'
Could you ever love me too?
But you never seem to notice me
Or what I'm goin' through, it's all up to you

Come on down to my street, baby
And let me make you feel a part
Of everything I have to offer you
Of everything inside my heart

I wanna give you my lovin'
Could you ever love me too?
But you never seem to notice me
Or what I'm goin' through, it's all up to you

I would give you the sunlight, baby
To keep you warm the days grow cold
And the love we have together, darling
It will never grow old any more

Oh baby, it's all up to you
Oh woman, it's all up to you
Oh my sweet baby, it's all up to you

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Jim Capaldi

Nicola James "Jim" Capaldi (2 August 1944 – 28 January 2005) was an English musician and songwriter. His musical career lasted more than four decades. He co-founded Traffic in Birmingham with Steve Winwood, and the band's psychedelic rock was influential in Britain and the United States. Capaldi and Winwood wrote many of Traffic's major hits and most of the tracks on the band's ten albums. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a part of Traffic's original lineup. more »

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11 facts about this song

Album Origin
"It's All Up To You" is a track from the album "Fierce Heart" which was the eighth studio album released by Jim Capaldi in 1983.
Song Collaboration
The song was a collaboration between Jim Capaldi and Steve Winwood, with both Capaldi and Winwood credited as songwriters.
Influential Artist
Jim Capaldi, an English drummer, singer, and songwriter, is best known as a founding member of the band Traffic. He has worked with several notable musicians including Eric Clapton, George Harrison, and Carlos Santana.
Genre
The song falls within the rock genre, more specifically it adopts elements of pop rock and soft rock.
Chart Performance
The song charted reasonably well in the United States, peaking at #28 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart.
Awards
Although the song "It's All Up To You" did not win any awards, Jim Capaldi was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Traffic in 2004.
Different Versions
In addition to the original version on the "Fierce Heart" album, a live version of "It's All Up To You" was released on Capaldi's 1999 album "Live-The 40,000 Headmen Tour".
Lyric Significance
The song's lyrics speak about personal responsibility and the power each person holds to shape their own destiny – a reflection of Capaldi's philosophical leanings.
Album Success
"Fierce Heart" was Capaldi's most successful solo album in the USA, largely due to the popularity of "That's Love" which peaked at No. 28 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Adaptation
Throughout his career, Capaldi was known for continuously adjusting his musical style, which is evident in the sound production of "It's All Up To You". The song tends to deviate from Capaldi's 1970's progressive/psychedelic sound and leans more towards the 1980's smooth rock sound.
Stream Access
"It's All Up To You" by Jim Capaldi is available on multiple streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.

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