Her remake of the Kim Weston/Gladys Knight semi-standard "It Should Have Been Me" dented the lower end of the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1976. The track also reached number 5 in the UK Singles Chart in February 1976, her only UK hit record. In addititon, the song featured in a special episode of BBC TV programme The Vicar of Dibley, entitled "The Handsome Stranger", and broadcast on 25 December 2006.
She was married to Sammy Strain of Little Anthony & The Imperials.
Fair died at the age of 51 in Las Vegas, Nevada, on March 6, 1994, and was interred at the Davis Memorial Park, Las Vegas.
I Found You
Yvonne Fair Lyrics
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Ow! I feel good, like I knew that I would
So good, so good, that I found you
Ow! I feel nice, like sugar and spice
Ow! I feel nice, like sugar and spice
So nice, so nice, that I found you
When I hold you in my arms
I know I'll do all your charm
When I hold you in my arms
My love won't do me no harm
Ow! I feel good, like I knew that I would
Oh! I feel good, like I knew that I would
So good, so good, that I found you
Ow!
When I hold you in my arms
I know I'll do all your charm
When I hold you in my arms
My love won't do me no harm
Ow! I feel good, like I knew that I would
Oh! I feel good, like I knew that I would
So good, so good, that I found you
Ow!
I found you
Ha ha ha
I feel good
Like I knew that I would
The lyrics to Yvonne Fair’s “I Found You” express a feeling of joy and relief upon finding love. The repetition of “Ow! I feel good, like I knew that I would” and “So good, so good, that I found you” emphasizes the euphoria and sense of rightness that comes with finding someone special. The lyrics also convey a sense of security in the relationship, as the singer confidently sings, “My love won’t do me no harm” when holding their partner in their arms.
The use of the word “Ow” at the beginning of each stanza can be seen as an expression of enthusiasm and energy, adding to the high-spirited nature of the song. The use of the word “charm” to describe the effect the singer has on their partner adds a playful element to the lyrics, as it can be interpreted both literally and figuratively.
Overall, the lyrics to “I Found You” convey a sense of happiness and excitement at finding love and suggest that the singer is deeply content in their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Ow! I feel good, like I knew that I would
I am feeling very happy and satisfied with myself as I had predicted
Ow! I feel good, like I knew that I would
I am feeling very happy and satisfied with myself as I had predicted
So good, so good, that I found you
Finding you has made me very happy and satisfied
Ow! I feel nice, like sugar and spice
I am feeling very pleasant and charming
Ow! I feel nice, like sugar and spice
I am feeling very pleasant and charming
So nice, so nice, that I found you
Finding you has made me very pleasant and charming
When I hold you in my arms
When I embrace you closely
I know I'll do all your charm
I am aware that your appeal is something I will be able to handle well
When I hold you in my arms
When I embrace you closely
My love won't do me no harm
Expressing my love for you will not cause me harm or distress
Ow! I feel good, like I knew that I would
I am feeling very happy and satisfied with myself as I had predicted
Oh! I feel good, like I knew that I would
I am feeling very happy and satisfied with myself as I had predicted
So good, so good, that I found you
Finding you has made me very happy and satisfied
Ow! I feel good, like I knew that I would
I am feeling very happy and satisfied with myself as I had predicted
When I hold you in my arms
When I embrace you closely
I know I'll do all your charm
I am aware that your appeal is something I will be able to handle well
When I hold you in my arms
When I embrace you closely
My love won't do me no harm
Expressing my love for you will not cause me harm or distress
Ow! I feel good, like I knew that I would
I am feeling very happy and satisfied with myself as I had predicted
Oh! I feel good, like I knew that I would
I am feeling very happy and satisfied with myself as I had predicted
So good, so good, that I found you
Finding you has made me very happy and satisfied
I found you
I have discovered you, and you are now a part of my life
Ha ha ha
I am expressing my joy and laughter
I feel good
I am feeling very happy and satisfied
Like I knew that I would
As I had predicted, I feel very happy and satisfied
Contributed by Daniel Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@tonyrussi7777
In 1974 I gave Yvonne my copy of this 45 as she did not have it.
@yuriteixeirabrasil
Amazing song, powerful voice! What a wonderful record! The king of soul was smart enough to release his own version a couple of years later. But Yvonne did great in this original one.
@elikeith968
WOW.... What a discovery (of my own self interest of course) . It's amazing how we sometimes discover interesting facts while searching other topics..... I would like to thank you for this piece of history.
@janethenderson8576
Robert Keith,
EXACTLY!
@Allsongsthth
Yvonne Fair - I Found You 1962
James Brown - I Got You 1965
@andrescasassanchez1764
James Brown produced the Yvonne Fair's song
@MrOldskoolmusiclvr62
A great song!
@ellisparrish5002
Holy shit. So long I didn’t know. 🤯
@alphalax7747
Always crazy when you find out an artists's greatest hit is actually just a cover
@deyoungaza
Not really a cover. He wrote it and produced this one.