Amie
Pure Prairie League
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I can see why you think you belong to me I never tried to make you think, or let you see one thing for yourself But now your off with someone else and I'm alone You see I thought that I might keep you for my own Amie what you want to do? I think I could stay with you For a while, maybe longer if I do Don't you think the time is right for us to find All the things we thought weren't proper could be right in time And can you see Which way we should turn together or alone I can never see what's right or what is wrong (will it take to long to see) Amie what you want to do? I think I could stay with you For a while, maybe longer if I do Well now Amie what you want to do? I think I could stay with you For a while, maybe longer if I do Now it's come to what you want you've had your way And all the things you thought before just faded into gray And can you see That I don't know if it's you or if it's me If it's one of us I'm sure we'll both will see Won't you look at me and tell me Amie what you want to do? I think I could stay with you For a while, maybe longer Longer if I do Yeah now Amie what you want to do? I think I could stay with you For a while, maybe longer if I do Fallin' in and out of love with you Fallin' in and out of love with you Don't know what I'm gonna do, I'd keep Fallin' in and out of love With you
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Written by: CRAIG LEE FULLER
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Amie" is a song from the country-rock genre, considered one of the best blends of this unique combination.
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Release DetailsThe song was initially released in 1972 as part of Pure Prairie League's second album, "Bustin' Out."
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Song PopularityDespite the song's popularity, it actually did not chart when first released. It did, however, peak at No. 27 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 after it was re-released as a single in 1975.
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Band Line-upThe line-up of Pure Prairie League changed frequently, but the original band members involved in making "Amie" included Craig Fuller (lead vocal, rhythm guitar), George Powell (lead vocal, rhythm guitar), Jim Caughlan (drums), and John David Call (steel guitar).
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Song LengthThe album version of "Amie" is around 4:18 minutes long, while the single radio edit is shorter at about 2:50 minutes.
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Inspiration behind the SongThough the inspiration behind the song is not explicitly stated, the lyrics suggest the theme of a complex romantic relationship.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists, including Counting Crows and Damien Rice.
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Song Reputation"Amie" is considered Pure Prairie League's signature song and has since its release remained a favourite on classic rock radio.
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Song AuthorThe song was written by Craig Fuller, one of the founding members of the Pure Prairie League. However, it was finished while Fuller was serving a jail sentence for draft evasion.
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Live Performances"Amie" remains a staple of the Pure Prairie League's live performances, even after the constant changes in band line-up.
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