In Chicago, she began recording for small soul labels and worked with soon-to-be big name producers Ike Turner and Curtis Mayfield until 1963, when she was picked up by Vee-Jay Records. While recording for Vee-Jay, she released several minor hits including "You're No Good" and the catchy "The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss)" which was her biggest solo hit. It peaked at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was #1 on the Cashbox R&B chart.
Her other hits included "I Can't Hear You", "Getting Mighty Crowded", and several duets with Jerry Butler, including "Let It Be Me" which made the US Top 5 in 1964 and was another Cashbox R&B number 1. After Vee-Jay folded in 1966, she recorded for several other labels including Uni, Fantasy, and ABC.
She had another major success in 1969 with "There'll Come A Time", which rose to #2 on the Billboard R&B charts and topped the Cashbox chart. While most of her later work could not match the success she had with Vee-Jay, there were other R&B hits with "It's Been A Long Time" and "I Got To Tell Somebody" in 1970. Her final recording came out in 1980. Her awards include the BMI Pop Award, both for 1964 and 1991, and the BMI R&B Award for 1964.
Let It Be Me
Betty Everett Lyrics
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I want to stay around you
And so I beg you, let it be me
Don't take this heaven from one
If you must cling to someone
Now and forever, let it be me
I find complete love
Oh, without your sweet love what would life be
So never leave me lonely
Tell me you love me only
And that you'll always let it be me
And that you'll always let it be me
Each time we meet love
I find complete love
Without your sweet love what would life be
So never leave me lonely
Tell me you love me only
And that you'll always let it be me
And that you'll always let it be me
The song Let It Be Me was written by Gilbert Bécaud, Mann Curtis, and Pierre Delanoë, and has been covered by many artists including Betty Everett. The lyrics express the feelings of someone who has found true love and wants to maintain that love for the rest of their life. The opening line "I bless the day I found you" suggests that the singer feels lucky to have found the person they love, and "I want to stay around you" emphasizes their desire to be close to that person. When the singer says "And so I beg you, let it be me," they are essentially asking their lover to choose them and them alone.
The second verse further elaborates on the intensity of the singer's feelings, stating "Each time we meet love / I find complete love / Without your sweet love what would life be." Here, the singer is emphasizing the transformative power of love and the importance of their lover in their life. The chorus then repeats, underscoring the importance of the singer to their lover: "So never leave me lonely / Tell me you love me only / And that you'll always let it be me."
Overall, Let It Be Me is a romantic and heartfelt song that speaks to the depth of love and commitment that two people can share.
Line by Line Meaning
I bless the day I found you
The day I discovered you was a gift and brought immense joy to my life
I want to stay around you
I desire to be close to you and remain in your presence
And so I beg you, let it be me
I plead with you to choose me as your companion and partner in life
Don't take this heaven from one
The happiness and contentment that comes with love should not be withheld from anybody
If you must cling to someone
If you need to hold on to someone to find fulfillment and happiness in love
Now and forever, let it be me
I hope to be the one you choose now and always to share your love and life with
Each time we meet love
Every time we come together and share our love
I find complete love
I discover a love that satisfies and fulfills me completely
Without your sweet love what would life be
I cannot imagine my life without the wonderful love you give me
So never leave me lonely
Please never let me feel alone or unloved
Tell me you love me only
Assure me that your heart belongs solely to me
And that you'll always let it be me
Promise me that you will always choose me as your partner and will never let me go
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gilbert Becaud, Manny Kurtz, Pierre Delanoe
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Both wrong. Je t'appartiens"
Single by Gilbert Bécaud
Released
1955
Genre
Pop
Songwriter(s)
Pierre Delanoë (lyrics)
Gilbert Bécaud (music) later in 1960 Everlies had it as a B side translated to Engish. 1964 Ice Man and Betty re-covered it. All beautiful from each persons point of view.
@lindasimpson6740
This song popped in my head early this morning. Thanks to YouTube and this video, I am satisfied. January, 2023.
@morisbrown425
These beautiful vocals cannot be duplicated.
@bellestarr4040
Keeping it 💯 friend beautiful
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Kiss me I smell beautiful inside my swim baby
@danawhite6458
They don't write lyrics like this anymore, the young people don't know what they are missing.
@bettybundy7450
My precious husband said this was his song for us when we started dating..back in the 60's. And we married for a beautiful life together ❤️
@kathleenwilson8315
Absolutely beautiful romantic magical song😇💯♥️
@davidmitchell3039
Excellent version.Not taking anything away from the Eversley Brothers,but this hits the spot.
@abelgarcia6992
I love this beautiful people and their beautiful voices. Amen!