In 1959 Bennett put together the first version of the Rebel Rousers, his backing band. They were good enough to attract the attention of audio engineer and aspiring record producer Joe Meek, with whom they recorded several singles leased to Parlophone. During this period he used to visit a record store in Hayes, Middlesex called Rowley`s Gramophone Records, it was here that he enjoyed cups of coffee with owner Mr John Rowley and listening to the latest single releases. Even after he became famous, Cliff would still visit the shop. It was Mr Rowley that helped Cliff change management to Brian Epstein.
Bennett continued recording for Parlophone, including cover versions of "You've Really Got a Hold on Me" and "Got My Mojo Working", but failed to make any impact. They were signed by Brian Epstein to a management contract in September 1964, and soon after, on their seventh release, "One Way Love" backed with "Slow Down", they finally charted. But their next record, "I'll Take You Home" b/w "Do You Love Him" only got to #42.[2]
Finally, in early 1966, they were booked as an opening act on The Beatles' last European tour. During those shows, Lennon/McCartney gave Bennett the first hearing of "Got to Get You into My Life", a song that was going to be on their Revolver album later that year, but not to be released as a single. Bennett and company saw their opportunity and took it, with Paul McCartney producing the session. The result was a #6 hit, and that was a double triumph for Bennett, as his own original song "Baby Each Day" graced the B-side.
On bootleg recordings of The Beatles performing at the Star Club in Hamburg, Germany, a performance of "Hully Gully" (recorded the same night as a Beatles set) is often mistakenly included as a Beatles performance.
Cliff Bennett went on to be part of Toe Fat, whilst Chas Hodges (keyboards) and Dave Peacock (guitar) became Chas 'n' Dave (along with drummer Mick Burt). After Toe Fat disbanded, two of their members (Ken Hensley and Lee Kerslake) joined Uriah Heep,[2] and Bennett was asked to join them, but declined. He was also considered for the lead vocalist position in Blood, Sweat & Tears when David Clayton-Thomas left in the early 1970s but once again turned the position down. He released a solo album, Rebellion, in 1971 but he was not to rekindle his success of the previous decade.
In the 1970s Bennett retired from the music industry to become a shipping magnate; however since the mid 1980s he has constantly toured with a reformed Rebel Rousers. More recently he has toured alongside Mike d'Abo, Chris Farlowe, Zoot Money, Maggie Bell, Screaming Lord Sutch, The Manfreds, Steve Ellis and New Amen Corner.
2009 sees Bennett embarking on a UK tour alongside Chris Farlowe, Herbie Goins and the Norman Beaker Band.
Got to Get You Into My Life
Cliff Bennett & The Rebel Rousers Lyrics
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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 knew I wanted just to hold you
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 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
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
Then suddenly I see you,
Did I tell you I need you
The lyrics to Cliff Bennett's "Got To Get You Into My Life" describe the feeling of falling deeply in love with someone and the inherent desire to always be with that person. The singer begins the song by describing how they had been alone and were on a journey of sorts. As they reflect on where they are at, they begin to hope for someone else who might have a different perspective that could help them see things in a different way. They then describe the moment when they suddenly meet this person and realize that they needed that person in their lives. The singer expresses how they need this person every single day of their life and how they never want to be without them.
The chorus of the song ("Got to get you into my life") is a declaration of the singer's desire to have this person physically close to them. The singer knows that if they are true to their feelings, they will never leave this person, and even if they do, they know the way back to them. The repetition of the line "Ooh, then I suddenly see you" emphasizes how suddenly and unexpectedly the singer fell in love with this person. Through the course of the song, it's evident that the singer wants nothing more than to be with this person always, and the lyrics reflect that strong desire and urgency.
Line by Line Meaning
I was alone, I took a ride,
Feeling lonely and lost, I embarked on a journey without any expectations.
I didn't know what I would find there
I was unsure of what my journey held in store for me.
Another road where maybe I could see another kind of mind there
I set out to explore a different path, hoping to encounter a new way of thinking.
Ooh, then I suddenly see you,
Suddenly, as if by fate or chance, you appeared in my life.
Ooh, did I tell you I need you
I don't think I've expressed to you how much I truly depend on you.
Every single day of my life
You are an essential part of my life, and I need you every day.
You didn't run, you didn't lie
You showed me you were trustworthy by being honest and staying by my side.
You knew I wanted just to hold you
Without saying a word, you knew I longed to be close to you.
And had you gone you knew in time we'd meet again
Even if we ever parted ways, you trusted that life would eventually bring us back together.
For I had told you
I had already expressed my feelings to you, so you understood my intentions.
Ooh, you were meant to be near me
It feels like you were always meant to be a part of my life and stay close to me.
Ooh, and I want you hear me
I want you to truly listen and understand how much I need you.
Say we'll be together every day
Promise me that we will continue to share our lives and be together every day.
Got to get you into my life
You are such an important part of my life that I can't imagine living without you anymore.
What can I do, what can I be,
I am willing to do anything and be anything for you.
When I'm with you I want to stay there
Being with you feels so right and comforting that I never want to leave your side.
If I'm true I'll never leave
I will always stay loyal and faithful to you if you can trust me.
And if I do I know the way there
Even if I ever leave, I know how to find you again.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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Got to Get You into My Life
The Beatles
Produced by George Martin
Album Revolver (UK)
[Verse 1]
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?
[Verse 2]
You didn't run, you didn't lie
You knew I wanted just to hold you
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
[Refrain]
Got to get you into my life
[Verse 3]
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
[Refrain]
Got to get you into my life
[Break]
[Chorus]
I've got to get you into my life
[Outro]
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
And suddenly I see you
Did I tell you I need you
Every single day of my life?
@johnbooth1556
Nothing short of Fab-u-lous. One of the best live performances anywhere on YouTube.
@lappylappy7269
Surely one of the greatest lead singers ? And ,that brass section ! Thanks Cliff
@johnperkins1587
Cliff was so underated,, one of the best singers of the sixties,,a real professional....no one will ever beat his version.....
@furan7987
Just delivers all you need - absolutely belting classic
@peterhead9981
Heard it for the first time in what seems years on Tony Blackburn's Sounds of the Sixties programme this morning. My Lord but that pulled me out of my sleep pretty darn quick!
@tedpres173
He never got the recognition he deserved.
@rickjfair1960
remember this being played at Wigan casino blue eyed soul
@carolebarker2195
OMG What a great voice Cliff had! People going out, dancing, having a drink, having a good time, remember that??? Wonder what happened?
@williamgeorgefraser
One of my favourite songs of the 60s. I regretted for many years that I didn't buy the single. Luckily YouTube turned up.
@johntate5722
Totally great! And this is live too. Marvellous voice of cliff bennett.