Got to Get You into My Life
The Beatles
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I was alone, I took a ride I didn't know what I would find there Another road where maybe I Could see another kind of mind there Ooh, then I suddenly see you Ooh, did I tell you I need you Every single day of my life You didn't run, you didn't hide And had you gone, you knew in time We'd meet again for I had told you Ooh, you were meant to be near me Ooh, and I want you to hear me Say we'll be together every day Got to get you into my life What can I do, what can I be When I'm with you I want to stay there If I'm true I'll never leave And if I do I know the way there Ooh, then I suddenly see you Ooh, did I tell you I need you Every single day of my life Got to get you into my life I was alone, I took a ride I didn't know what I would find there Another road where maybe I Could see another kind of mind there Ooh, then I suddenly see you Ooh, did I tell you I need you Every single day
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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Got to Get You into My Life" is a song by the Beatles, first released on their 1966 album "Revolver". The song was written by Paul McCartney, though officially credited to Lennon–McCartney.
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Cliff Bennett's CoverThe song was covered by Cliff Bennett and the Rebel Rousers, which was produced by McCartney. Their version of the song reached number six in the UK Singles Chart in August 1966.
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McCartney's InspirationMcCartney wrote the song in homage to the Motown Sound, with colourful brass instrumentation, and lyrics that suggest a psychedelic experience.
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Song LyricsDespite the common interpretation of the lyrics as being about a woman, McCartney has stated that the song is about marijuana. "It's actually an ode to pot," he explained in a 1997 interview.
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American ReleaseIn America, the song was not released as a single until 1976, ten years after "Revolver" and after the Beatles had broken up.
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Commercial SuccessUpon its release as a single in the U.S., "Got to Get You into My Life" became a Top 10 hit, reaching number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart.
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Earth, Wind & Fire's CoverThe song enjoyed further positive reception when Earth, Wind & Fire covered "Got to Get You into My Life" in 1978 for the "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" film's soundtrack.
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Award Winning CoverEarth, Wind & Fire's cover won a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s) and received a nomination for Best Pop Performance By a Duo or Group with Vocals.
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McCartney's Live PerformancesEven after the Beatles, McCartney performs "Got to Get You into My Life" during his solo concerts, and it was included in the setlist for his 'One on One' tour which commenced in the year 2016.
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Song Ranking"Rolling Stone" magazine ranked "Got to Get You into My Life" at number 297 on their list of 'The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time'.
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