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When You Walk in the Room
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Wikipedia article
"'When You Walk in the Room'" is a song written and recorded by Jackie DeShannon, released as a single on November 23, 1963,[http://rcs-discography.com/rcs/chron/1963/11.htm?p=amg&sql=11:jvfixq85ldke~T1 RCS Chronological Index For November 1963] as the B-side to "Till You Say You'll Be Mine".
It was re-released as an A-side in September 1964, and later included on the album 'Breakin' It Up on the Beatles Tour'. The single charted on the US 'Billboard' Hot 100, peaking at number 99. The song has since been covered by many other artists.
Content
The song's lyrics attempt to detail the singer's emotions when in the presence of the person he or she loves. There is also an expression of frustration by the singer that he or she cannot manage to tell that person of his or her love.
The song was produced using the "Wall of Sound" method of Phil Spector.
The Searchers version
"When You Walk in the Room" was recorded by The Searchers in 1964, reaching #35 in the US and #3 in the UK. The group also recorded a German version titled "Wenn ich dich seh".
The Sports version
Australian rock band The Sports released a version of the song as the second single from their debut studio album, 'Reckless'. It reached #42 on the Australian Kent Music Report chart. NOTE: Used for Australian singles and albums charting from 1970 until ARIA created their own charts in mid-1988.
Track listing
* Side A "When You Walk in the Room" - 2:32* Side B1 "True Stories" - 2:34
* Side B2 "Taxi Rank" - 2:25
Charts
Stephanie Winslow version
The American country music artist Stephanie Winslow recorded a version of the song, reaching #29 on the US country singles chart.
Chart positions
Paul Carrack version
Paul Carrack's version, from his 1987 album 'One Good Reason', reached #90 in the US and #48 in the UK.
It was also a Top Ten hit in Australia, peaking at Number 7.
Chart positions
Year-end charts
Pam Tillis version
In 1994, country music artist Pam Tillis recorded a version for her album 'Sweetheart's Dance'. It was released as a single, peaking at #2 on the US 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. It was accompanied by a music video (featuring Dick Clark), and depicting Tillis in a mid-1960s appearance on 'American Bandstand.'
Chart positions
Year-end charts
Personnel
Compiled from liner notes.* Mike Brignardello bass guitar
* Mary Chapin Carpenter background vocals
* Rob Hajacos fiddle
* Bob DiPiero 12-string guitar
* Paul Franklin steel guitar
* George Marinelli electric guitar
* Steve Nathan piano
* Brent Mason electric guitar
* Kim Richey background vocals
* Pam Tillis lead vocals
* Biff Watson acoustic guitar
* Lonnie Wilson drums
Agnetha Fltskog version
Former ABBA singer Agnetha Fltskog released her version of "When You Walk in the Room" as the second single from her 2004 album, 'My Colouring Book'. The track peaked at number 11 in Sweden and number 34 in the UK, where it remained in the chart for only two weeks. It was remixed by Almighty and SoundFactory.
Charts
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