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Devoted to You (song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Devoted to You'" is a song written by Felice and Boudleaux Bryant.
The best-known recording was by The Everly Brothers, released by Cadence Records as catalog number 1350. This version was issued as the flip side of "Bird Dog," but reached the charts on its own, at No. 10 on the United States pop charts, No. 25 in Australia, and No. 1 in Canada. In addition, the song reached No. 7 on the United States country music chart and No. 2 on the rhythm and blues chart.
Charts
Carly Simon and James Taylor version
The song was also recorded by American singer-songwriters Carly Simon and James Taylor, appearing on Simon's 1978 album, 'Boys in the Trees'. Following the smash success of the album's first single "You Belong to Me", Devoted to You was released as the second single, and it also became a Top 40 hit. Charting on both the 'Billboard' Pop singles chart and 'Billboard' Adult Contemporary chart, as well as the Hot Country Songs chart. The song also charted in Canada, peaking at No. 50.
Personnel
*Carly Simon - lead vocals*James Taylor - lead vocals, acoustic guitar
*Richard Tee - Fender Rhodes electric piano
*Hugh McCracken - electric guitar solo
*Will Lee - bass
*Steve Gadd - drums
Track listing
;7" single* "Devoted to You" 2:29
* "Boys in the Trees" 3:13
Charts
{| class="wikitable sortable"!align="left"|Chart (1978)
!align="left"|Peak
position
|-
|Canada ('RPM' Charts)
|align="center"|9
|-
|US 'Billboard' Pop Singles (Hot 100)
|align="center"|36
|-
|US 'Billboard' Adult Contemporary
|align="center"|2
|-
|align="left"|US 'Billboard' Country Songs
|align="center"|33
|}
Cover versions
The Beach Boys' rendition was a part of their 1965 album 'Beach Boys' Party!', sung by Mike Love and Brian Wilson. This version was later included as the B-side to the Mike Love and Brian Wilson single, "Gettin' Hungry". A recording without the 'Party!' sound effects can be found on their 'Hawthorne, CA' compilation.
Brian Hyland covered the song for his 1964 album 'Here's to Our Love'. Sandy Posey recorded a compelling cover on her 'Sweet Dreams' album, in which she emulated the Everly Brothers' harmony using multi-track recording. The song was also covered by The Seekers on their 1993 live album '25 Year Reunion Celebration', and by Linda Ronstadt and Valerie Carter on Ronstadt's 1996 album 'Dedicated to the One I Love'.
References
Category:1958 songs
Category:Songs written by Felice and Boudleaux Bryant
Category:The Everly Brothers songs
Category:The Beach Boys songs
Category:Carly Simon songs
Category:James Taylor songs
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