Petula Clark thus describes the genesis of "You're the One": "we [Clark and Tony Hatch] were making yet another LP, and that's like twelve [or] thirteen songs. He'd written twelve, and he said, 'Listen, I haven't got a number thirteen in me at all. Write something.' And I said, 'Okay. I'll try.' And I wrote the melody of 'You're the One.' And he wrote the lyric."[1] As was standard with Clark's tracks produced by Hatch, "You're the One" was recorded at Pye Studios in Marble Arch. Hatch also conducted for the session whose personnel featured Bobby Graham on drums, Big Jim Sullivan on guitar and The Breakaways vocal group.
Originally there were no plans to issue a follow-up to the "I Know a Place" single off its parent album; instead two newly recorded Petula Clark singles were consecutively released: "You'd Better Come Home" and "Round Every Corner" both of which barely made the UK Top 50. Both singles were substantially more successful in the US where each neared the Top 20 in respectively the summer and autumn of 1965. However the US chart impact of Clark's own singles in the latter half of 1965 paled next to that of a recording of Clark's composition "You're the One" by the Vogues which reached #4 US that autumn.[2]
Recorded at Gate Way Studios in Pittsburgh, "You're the One" was the first track to be credited to the Vogues although the group had previously recorded as the Val-Aires. Pittsburgh-based record producer Nick Cenci had already cut "You're the One" with a local band called the Racket Squad; after hearing the Val-Aires audition tape, Cenci decided that that group's lead singer Bill Burkette could sing "You're the One" more effectively than Racket Squad vocalist Sonny DiNunzio. Accordingly DiNunzio's vocals were erased from the master, so that Burkette could record a fresh vocal over the instrumentation played by the Racket Squad's members.[3]
Cenci approached Jim Rook, program director of KQV, with the Vogues' "You're the One" and KQV became the first radio station to play the record,[4] which entered the KQV "Finest Forty" chart in July 1965, and that August broke in Detroit and San Diego. prior to breaking nationally that September.[5][6]
The burgeoning success of the Vogues' "You're the One" had alerted Petula Clark's UK label: Pye Records, to the track's hit potential with Pye rush releasing Clark's own version as a single which entered the UK chart in November 1965 and peaked at #23. According to Chuck Blasco of the Vogues, Clark's US label: Warner Bros., had also intended to issue Clark's version as a single to vie with the Vogues' version in the US, but Clark vetoed the idea saying: "Let the boys have the hit".[7] The Vogues' version did have a UK release on London Records but did not garner enough interest to share the UK charts with Clark's version.
In the autumn of 1965 four versions of "You're the One" charted in Australia with that by Petula Clark becoming the major hit at #4. Besides the Vogues version, which reached #55, two local covers of "You're the One" charted with that by Col Joye reaching #41 while that by Yvonne Barrett - charting in tandem with its B-side "Little People" - reached #58.
A #30 hit for Petula Clark in the Netherlands, "You're the One" also afforded the Vogues a Top Ten hit in Canada (#4) and New Zealand.
Unique among Clark's hit singles as the only English language hit in which she had a hand in writing, "You're the One" was rendered by Clark in French, German and Italian; the French version was entitled "Un Mal Pour Un Bien" (French #6), the German "Deine Liebe ist wunderbar".[8]
Clark performed the song live in the 1965 concert film The Big TNT Show.
The 1967 album release Pet Project by the Bob Florence Big Band features an instrumental version of "You're the One", the album being devoted to songs associated with Petula Clark.
Rocky Sharpe and the Replays remade "You're the One" on their 1981 album release Come On Let's Go.
A Finnish rendering of "You're the One": "Sinä Vain", was a 1966 single release for Eero.
You're The One
The Vogues Lyrics
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Oh, you're so tender, I must surrender
My love is your love, now and forever
You're the one that I long to kiss
Baby, you're the one that I really miss (yeah, yeah, yeah)
You're the one that I'm dreamin' of
Baby, you're the one that I love
Keep me in your heart, never let us part
Ooh, never leave me, please don't deceive me
I want you only, you must believe me
You're the one that I long to kiss
Baby, you're the one that I really miss (yeah, yeah, yeah)
You're the one that I'm dreamin' of
Baby, you're the one that I love
I adore you, and no one before you, could make me feel this way, yay
Since I met you, I just can't forget you, I love you more each day
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
You're the one (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
There may be some tears through the comin' years
Ooh, all the while I know you'll be smilin'
Your love will guide me through every mile 'cause
You're the one that I long to kiss
Baby, you're the one that I really miss (yeah, yeah, yeah)
You're the one that I'm dreamin' of
Baby, you're the one that I love
Yeah, yeah, yeah
You're the one that I long to kiss
Baby, you're the one that I really miss (yeah, yeah, yeah)
You're the one that I'm dreamin' of
Baby, you're the one that I love
Yeah, yeah, yeah
The Vogues' 1965 hit "You're the One" features a classic love song message of devotion and adoration. The singer expresses that every time they meet, there is a sweet connection that they cannot resist. The love interest is described as tender, and the singer surrenders to this love, fully committing their heart for eternity. The chorus repeats the sentiment that this person is the one they long to kiss, miss, dream of, and love. The singer pleads with the love interest to keep them in their heart and not let them go. They acknowledge that there may be struggles, but they believe that they will be guided by love through the tough times.
The song's lyrics are straightforward and sentimental, tapping into the timeless theme of finding the one true love. The old-school dreamy sound, complete with doo-wop backing harmonies, suits the romantic message of the song perfectly. This classic tune is a great fit for romantic occasions such as weddings or anniversaries. Despite changing times and generations, this song remains popular and continues to resonate with listeners as a timeless ode to love and devotion.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time we meet, everything is sweet
Every moment we spend together is filled with joy and happiness.
Oh, you're so tender, I must surrender
Your gentle and affectionate nature makes me want to give myself to you completely.
My love is your love, now and forever
I am devoted to loving you for all time.
You're the one that I long to kiss
Out of everyone in the world, it is you who I desire to kiss the most.
Baby, you're the one that I really miss (yeah, yeah, yeah)
When we are apart, I feel a deep longing for you that cannot be satisfied.
You're the one that I'm dreamin' of
In my dreams, it is you who I envision and wish to be with.
Baby, you're the one that I love
Above all others, it is you who has captured my heart and whom I love.
Keep me in your heart, never let us part
Let us remain together always and never be separated.
Ooh, never leave me, please don't deceive me
I need you to stay with me and to be honest with me in all things.
I want you only, you must believe me
My desire is solely for you, and I hope you trust that this is true.
I adore you, and no one before you, could make me feel this way, yay
I admire and cherish you, and no other person has ever had the ability to make me feel as happy as you do.
Since I met you, I just can't forget you, I love you more each day
Ever since we met, you have been on my mind constantly, and my love for you continues to grow with each passing day.
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
An expression of excitement about being in love.
There may be some tears through the comin' years
As time goes on, there may be some hardships or sadness that we will face together.
Ooh, all the while I know you'll be smilin'
But through it all, I am confident that you will continue to remain positive.
Your love will guide me through every mile 'cause
Your love will serve as a source of strength and guidance for me in every moment.
Yeah, yeah, yeah
An expression of excitement about being in love.
Lyrics © CARTER STUDIOS, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Georges Aber, Petula Sally Clark, Tony Hatch
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Every time we meet, everything is sweet
Oh, you're so tender, I must surrender
My love is your love, now and forever
You're the one that I long to kiss
Baby, you're the one that I really miss
Yeah, yeah, yeah
You're the one that I'm dreamin' of
Baby, you're the one that I love
Keep me in your heart, never let us part
Ooh, never leave me, please don't deceive me
I want you only, you must believe me
You're the one that I long to kiss
Baby, you're the one that I really miss
Yeah, yeah, yeah
You're the one that I'm dreamin' of
Baby, you're the one that I love
I adore you and no one before you could make me feel this way, yeah
Since I met you I just can't forget you, I love you more each day
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
You're the one
Yeah, yeah
There may be some tears through the comin' years
Ooh, all the while I know you'll be smilin'
Your love will guide me through ev'ry mile 'cause
You're the one that I long to kiss
Baby, you're the one that I really miss
Yeah, yeah, yeah
You're the one that I'm dreamin' of
Baby, you're the one that I love
You're the one that I long to kiss
Baby, you're the one that I really miss
Yeah, yeah, yeah
You're the one that I'm dreamin' of
Baby, you're the one that I love
Alan Lewis
"You're the One" by The Vogues is one of my all-time favorite records. Old time rock 'n' roll doesn't get any better than this!
The esquire
Isn’t it amazing how such a beautiful song is covered under the layers of time and one fine day it’s unearthed. Thank you ‘Queen’s Gambit’.
Opal Beifong
Makes me wonder what other songs I’m missing out on
웅야
ㅇ ㅏ 탱크가 너무 많아요!!!
Ulises Campos Perez
Yep
Thomas Timlin
@Opal Beifong Thousands Opal, thousands!!
JESSICA
Haha realy thank you amazing mini serial The Queen's Gamebit!
Jorge Mario Rodas
Timless,although released in the sixties it is still good to listen. One of my favorites of all time, It brings to me pleasant reminders of my time as a student in the University.
James McInnis
Yes, this song is conspicuously lacking in Tim.
JB Fonfrias
I'm 67 & grew up in NYC listening to guys harmonizing on the streets, stools & hallways in the early 60's. It's no wonder I continue to be so fascinated with vocal groups like this & so many others. Sweet spots at 2:00 & again at 2:13 will always warm my heart & make me smile !