Go West quickly had a publishing deal and possessed a portastudio, but lacked a band or recording company. Peter and Richard decided, with support from John Glover, their manager, to find a musical producer, and record just two of their songs. The tracks We Close Our Eyes and Call Me found Go West developing a record deal with Chrysalis Records. The songwriting duo specialised in radio friendly, white soul sounds.
The band's debut single, We Close Our Eyes, was released in 1985 and managed to achieve the number 5 position on the UK Singles charts, #5 on the US Dance Club Play chart and also managed to reach #41 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart. The video for the song became an early favorite on MTV. This helped them to be voted the "Best Newcomers" at the 1986, BRIT Awards.
The duo's self-titled album also featured 2 more Hot 100 entries; "Call Me" (1984 - #54) and "Eye To Eye" (1985 - #73). The album also featured "Don't Look Down", which would serve as the prequel to what would be the band's first Top 40 hit in the US. The album hit #8 in the UK Album charts and #60 on Billboard 200 Album chart.
In 1987, they released their follow-up, "Dancing On The Couch", which peaked at #19 on UK Album chart but only got as high as #172 in the US. Ironically, that album yielded Go West with their first US Top 40 hit, "Don't Look Down - The Sequel", squeaking into the Top 40 peaking at #39. That song was a continuation to "Don't Look Down" from their debut album. However, "Don't Look Down - The Sequel" was excluded from the UK versions of the CD, which instead included the track, "Let's Build A Boat", which coincidentally became the B-Side of the US release of "Don't Look Down - The Sequel".
Later in 1990, Go West scored a top 10 US hit with the song King of Wishful Thinking from the movie Pretty Woman. An instrumental version of the song's chorus is also alleged to be heard in the production logo for Gracie Films (seen at the end of The Simpsons).
Go West website: www.gowest.org.uk
What You Won't Do For Love
Go West Lyrics
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I searched to find the love within
I came back to ley you know
Got a thing for you
And I can't let go
My friends wonder what is wrong with me
Well I'm in a daze from your love you see
Got a thing for you
And I can't let go
Some people go around the world for love
And they may never find what they dream of
What you won't do, do for love
You tried everthing
But you don't give up
In my world only you
Make me do for love
What I would not do
My friends wonder what is wrong with me
Well I'm in a daze from your love you see
I came back to let you know
Got a thing for you
And I can't let go
And though I only want the best it's true
I can't believe the things I do for you
What you won't do, do for love
You've tried everything
But you won't give up
In my world only you
Make me do for love
What I would not do
The song "What You Won't Do For Love" by Go West is about a man who has been searching for love but has finally discovered it within himself. He returns to the person he loves to tell them that he has a "thing" for them and that he can't let go. He admits that he is "in a daze" from their love, which suggests that he is deeply and madly in love with this person.
The song then switches to a more general tone, as the chorus talks about how some people will go to the ends of the earth to find love, yet still may not find exactly what they are looking for. The singer confesses that only this person he loves makes him do things he wouldn't normally do.
Despite wanting only the best for this person, the singer admits that he can't believe the things he does for them. This line suggests that love can make us do things that we wouldn't normally do, or act in ways that are out of character.
Overall, the song speaks to the powerful hold that love can have over us, and the lengths that we may go to in order to find or keep it.
Line by Line Meaning
I guess you wonder where I've been
I was searching for love within myself
I came back to let you know
I found that love and I have feelings for you
Got a thing for you
I have strong feelings of love for you
And I can't let go
I can't stop having these strong feelings for you
My friends wonder what is wrong with me
My friends are concerned about my strange behavior, which is caused by my love for you
Well I'm in a daze from your love you see
I'm overwhelmed and lost in love with you
Some people go around the world for love
Some people travel extensively trying to find love
And they may never find what they dream of
Unfortunately, even after all that travel, they may still not find the sort of love they're looking for
What you won't do, do for love
People will go to great lengths to try and find love
You tried everything
You've exhausted many options in the search for love
But you don't give up
You're still trying to find that special love
In my world only you
You are the only one who matters to me
Make me do for love
Your love empowers me to do things that I would never have thought possible
What I would not do
I would never do these things for anyone else
And though I only want the best it's true
I have high standards, but my feelings for you are so strong that I'm willing to overlook them
I can't believe the things I do for you
I'm a little surprised by the lengths I'm willing to go in order to express my love for you
Lyrics © THE MUSIC FORCE LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alfons Kettner, Bobby Caldwell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Maria Estela Hostan
I guess you wonder where I've been
I searched to find the love within
And I came back to let you know
Got a thing for you and I can't let go
My friends wonder what is wrong with me
But I'm in a daze from your love, you see
And I came back to let you know
Got a thing for you and I can't let go
Some people go around the world for love
But they may never find what they dream of
What you won't do, do for love
You've tried everything but you won't give up
In my world, only you make me do
For love what I would not do
My friends wonder what is wrong with me
But I'm in a daze from your love, you see
And I came back to let you know
Got a thing for you and I can't let go
And though I only want the best it's true
I can't believe the things I do for you
What you won't do, do for love
You've tried everything but you won't give up
In my world, only you make me do
For love what I would not do
What you won't do, do for love
You've tried everything but you won't give up
In my world, only you, only you make me do
For love what I would not do
Make me do for love what I would not do
Make me do for love
What you won't do, do for love
You've tried everything but you won't give up
In my world, only you make me do
Roger Plummer
I totally love Go West's take on Bobby Caldwell's classic song. This version has a funky, danceable groove. And Peter Cox's smoky, soulful singing is A-plus!
mdjhnsn72
I absolutely love this cover of Bobby Caldwell's song. They did the song serious justice. I LOVE IT!
Robert Kamenzind
Not to sound redundant, but baby you know. Yes friend bobby can always lift us up!🤘🔥🔥🔥👍
Dun Can
Oh darn, i did not know this was a cover. Dope as hell!
Jay Coleman
@Dun Can know ,not knew.
Leela Turanga
They truly did. They paid respect and they earned respect. This version is sooo good.
T G
No.
Audrey Clark
I've been a fan of Go West since the mid 80's and I so love this rendition. Very jazzy and soulful. Peter Cox is amazing.
David Smith
Well said, Audrey. Peter is a slept-on soul singer. Great technique and phrasing. He is a true artist. Much respect.
Cyn Lagasca
Me, too, Ms. Audrey. I'm an '80s fan. I continue to live in the '80s mode of music because of the British Invaders like Tears for Fears, Depeche Mode, Go West, Swing Out Sister, Bananarama and more. Peter Cox is great! Thanks to You-Tube and the internet that the new generation like us love the band and their music.