Would I Love You
Harry James & His Orchestra, Doris Day, Harry James
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Would I love you If I thought that you'd love me too Does a birdie fly Ooh-ooh-ooh-aah Would I want you If I thought thay you'd want me too Does a baby cry Yeah-yeah-yeah (Would I love you) Each and every day (Would I love you) Darling, come what may (Would I love you) Ooh-ooh, I would and I do With a love that is true Oh, would I kiss you If I thought that you'd come on and kiss me too Does a river flow 'N just in case you'd like to know Would I hold you And never let you go for my whole life through Does a fire glow Oh, my Darlin', Darlin', Darlin' (Would I love you) Oh, you don't have to doubt it (Would I love you) There's no question about it (Would I love you) Darlin', Darlin', Darlin', I would and I do With a love that is true Oooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh (Would I love you) As long as I'm here, I will (Would I love you) For everything that I'm worth (would I love you) Just like a flower loves the rain (Would I love you) I try to never
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Written by: BOB RUSSELL, HAROLD SPINA
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12 facts about this song
Creation and Release"Would I Love You (Love You, Love You)" is a popular song that was famously recorded by both Doris Day and Patti Page.
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Music ComposerThe song was originally written by Harold Spina and Bob Russell.
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Release DateDoris Day's version of the song was released in February 1951 by Columbia Records, while Patti Page's version was released by Mercury Records in the same year.
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Chart PositionsPatti Page's version reached number 12 on the Billboard chart.
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Song CoverThe song has also been covered by other notable artists, including singer Johnny Mathis in 1960.
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Acting CareersBesides being successful singers, both Doris Day and Patti Page had successful Hollywood careers. Day was primarily known for her roles in romantic comedies, while Page appeared in several dramas and comedies throughout the 1950s and 1960s.
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Lyrics ThemeThe song's lyrics express an unwavering devotion and love towards a romantic partner.
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Grammy Hall of FameThough "Would I Love You" was not inducted, Patti Page received induction into the Grammy Hall of Fame posthumously, cementing her legacy as a significant figure in 20th-century popular music.
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Posthumous RecognitionAfter her death in 2013, Doris Day was recognized with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and a posthumous Grammy nomination for her compilation album, "My Heart".
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Doris Day’s Recording Legacy"Would I Love You" is among the over 650 recordings that Day made during her career. Her recordings have made her one of the biggest-selling female artists of the 20th century.
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Patti Page’s RecognitionIn recognition of her contribution to the music industry, Patti Page was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 1997 Pioneer Awards, in addition to her Grammy Hall of Fame induction.
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Song Occasion"Would I Love You" is often played on Valentine's Day due to its romantic lyrics.
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