You Ought to Be With Me

Al Green

About You Ought to Be With Me

"You Ought to Be with Me" is a song by Al Green. Released from his album, Call Me, the single spent a week at number one on the Hot Soul Singles chart. It was also successful on the pop chart, peaking at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in late 1972. It sold over one million copies and was certified gold by the RIAA.


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1981
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Sit right down and talk to me,
About how you want to be,
You ought to be with me,
Yeah, you ought to be with me.

Thinking about what people do,
Talking about how I love you,
Thinking there's nothing to what they say,
You're going to be with me, anyway.

They don't want to see us do,
All of the things we want to,
You ought to be with me,
Hey, you ought to be with me.

You don't have to waste my time,
If you want to be a friend of mine,
You can leave me now and walk away,
And turn your back for another day.

Oh babe, yeah, yeah

Say you ought to be the kind of girl,
That can brighten this old world,
And it's hard to see why you and me,
Can't be together happily.

I'm trying to realize,
You being with some other guy,
I don't know the reason why,
You ought to be with me until I die.

(You ought to be with me until I die)

I don't want to waste my time,
If you want to be a friend of mine,
I want to hold you tight, love you right,
Put good feelin' in your night.

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Al Green

Albert Greene (born April 13, 1946), better known as Al Green or Reverend Al Green, is an American gospel and soul music singer. He reached the peak of his popularity in the 1970s, with hit singles such as "You Oughta Be With Me", "I'm Still In Love With You", "Love and Happiness", and "Let's Stay Together". In 2005, Rolling Stone named him No. 66 in their list of the '100 Greatest Artists of All Time'. The nomination stated that "people are born to do certain things, and Al was born to make us smile." The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted Green in 1995, referring to him as "one of the most gifted purveyors of soul music." Green has sold more than 20 million records. more »

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Written by: Al Green, Al Jackson Jr, Willie Mitchell

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"You Ought to Be With Me" is a song by American singer "Al Green". This soul classic came from the heart of Memphis, Tennessee.
Release Date
The song was released in October 1972, as part of his album "Call Me".
Writers and Producers
"You Ought to Be With Me" was written by Al Green, Al Jackson Jr., and Willie Mitchell. All three are credited as the song's writers, while Willie Mitchell and Al Green were the song's producers.
Chart Success
The song reached the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart. It also climbed up to the #3 position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, confirming its popularity.
Album Success
On the album "Call Me", it is the most successful single. Due to the significant success of the song, "Call Me" eventually became Green's most acclaimed album.
Performances
Al Green often performed "You Ought to Be With Me" during live shows and it became a staple of his concerts.
Awards and Nominations
Although the song did not receive any Grammy awards or nominations at that time, Al Green later received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2002, partly because of his past hits like "You Ought to Be With Me".
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by several artists over the years, indicating its lasting influence in the world of music. For instance, singer Eddie Floyd released a cover version of the song in 2008.
Uses in Media
"You Ought to Be With Me" has been used in several films and television shows, including the 2007 romantic comedy "Super Bad" and the 2008 drama "August".
Recording Location
The song was recorded at the legendary Royal Studios in Memphis, Tennessee - a studio associated with many of Green's biggest hits, and a significant location in the history of soul music.

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