Lyrics to I Put A Spell On You (Single Mix)
Lyrics to the song I Put A Spell On You as recorded by Bryan Ferry.
Words & Music By Hawkins
I put a spell on you
Because you're mine
I put a spell on you
Because you're mine
Because you're mine
I put a spell on you
Because you're mine
Because you're mine
You gotta stop the things you do
I ain't lying
You better stop the things you do
I ain't lying
I just can't stand it babe
I just can't stand it babe
I just can't stand it babe
I just can't stand it
I put a spell on you
Because you're mine
Because you're mine
(I put a spell on you, because you're mine)
I put a spell on you
I put a spell on you
You've gotta stop the things you do
You've gotta stop the things you do
You've gotta stop the things
Stop the things
Stop the things
I put a spell on you
Because you're mine
I put a spell on you
Because you're mine
Because you're mine
Because you're mine
I Put A Spell On You (Single Mix)
Single
Words & Music By Screamin' Jay Hawkins
This song has been covered by several artists including Nina Simone.
Bryan did 2 separate performances of this song with a live vocal over a backing track on Top Of The Pops February 18 1993 & March 4 1993. This song opened the 1994 tour with Bryan sprinkling glitter over the stage as he sings I Put A Spell On You. Bryan also performed this song at some of the early shows during the Dylanesque tour in 2007.
The video featured movie actress Rosie de Palma; the cinematographer John Mathieson who was subsequently am oscar nominee for his work in the film 'Gladiator'.
Released in UK on 22nd February 1993, his first single in 5 years. There are 7 versions of this track including the album version 5:17
Bryan Ferry's version of I Put A Spell On You was edited for the single release to a length of 3:58. This version was available on the 7", Cassette Single & CD1 of the single release. This was also the version used on the More Than This compilation in 1995.Song Musicians
- Bryan Ferry Piano Vocals & Strings
- Carleen Anderson Vocals
- David Williams Rythmn Guitar & Hook
- Greg Phillinganes Vibes And Strings
- Maceo Parker Alto Sax
- Michael Brook Atmos Guitar
- Nathan East Bass
- Neil Hubbard Guitar
- Richard T. Norris Programming
- Robin Trower Fender
- Steve Ferrone Drums
I Put A Spell On You (Single Mix) is on the following Roxy Music and Solo Albums
- Girl Of My Best Friend
- More Than This
- More Than This (USA)
- The Best Of Bryan Ferry
- Bryan Ferry - Extended and Edi
Chart Info
CHART HISTORY
28 Feb 1993 22
07 Mar 18
14 Mar 23
21 Mar 46
28 Mar 67
(Chart run of 5 weeks)
Thanks to Johnny Reece for the research.
Discography:
| Format | Country | A-Side | B-Side | Details | Label | Cat. No |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7" | UK | I Put A Spell On You | These Foolish Things | Picture Sleeve | Virgin | VS 1400 |
| Cass. | UK | I Put A Spell On You | These Foolish Things | Picture Sleeve | Virgin | VSX 1400 |
| 5" CDs | UK | I Put A Spell On You | I Put A Spell On You (Haunted House ) | Picture Sleeve | Virgin | VSCDG 1400 |
| I Put A Spell On You (Yage Mix) | I Put...(Yage Long + Council House Mix) | |||||
| 12" | UK | I Put A Spell On You (Yage Mix) | I Put A Spell On You (Haunted House Mix) | Sticker Sleeve Promo | Virgin | VSTDJ 1400 |
| I Put A Spell On You (Yage Mix Long) | I Put A Spell On You (Council House Mix) | |||||
| 5" CDs | UK | I Put A Spell On You (Single Mix Long Version | Ladytron (Live) | The Archive And Live Collection | Virgin | VSCDX 1400 |
| These Foolish Things | While My Heart Is Still Beating (Live) | Part 1 | ||||
| 3" CDs | Japan | I Put A Spell On You | These Foolish Things | Picture Sleeve | Virgin | VDJP 10204 |
| 5" CDs | USA | I Put A Spell On You | I Put A Spell On You (Album Version) | Promo | Reprise | PRO-CD-6078 |