[5], The Beatles covered both "Where Have You Been (All My Life)" and "Soldier of Love" live early in their career. [6] There is a live version by the Beatles on the bootleg album Live 31 December 1962 at the Star Club, Hamburg, Germany with John Lennon on lead vocal. It would be disappointing.". and Smooth Talk: Short Story Into Film, in 1986. The song borrows elements from Australian songwriter Geoff Mack's 1959 composition " I've Been Everywhere ," which three years later became a Country hit for Hank Snow with revised Americanised lyrics. [1], Co-written by her husband, Jon Vezner, and Don Henry, the song is about two lovers, Edwin and Claire. I'm just not myself when you're away He asked her for her hand for life, then she became A salesman's wife, he was home each night by 8 But one stormy evening he was late, her frightened tears Fell to the floor until his key turned in the door Where have you been? The men of Sparks on their album Hippopotamus, and how Morrissey handled it when they suggested he lighten up. Dedicated to Bob Dylan? "Where've You Been" is a song recorded by American country music artist Kathy Mattea. [8], The song was recorded by Gene Vincent on Columbia Records,[9] and by Gerry and the Pacemakers on Laurie. Inspired by a magazine story about a teenage killer in Arizona, it was first published in the literary magazine Epoch in fall 1966 and then selected for The Best American Short … Introduction to "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" [4] Authors David Hatch and Stephen Millward see a resemblance between "Where Have You Been (All My Life)" and early songs written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. I was never going to shoot this video if I wasn't going to do choreography 'cause it would be pretty pointless. It was released in November 1989 as the third single from the album Willow in the Wind. Alexander biographer Richard Younger describes the song as "a classic example of sixties pop songwriting that captures the thrill of first love." But he still hasn't found Jessie's Girl. [15], CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (, "Ray Columbus And The Invaders – Till We Kissed", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Where_Have_You_Been_(All_My_Life)&oldid=967923674, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 16 July 2020, at 03:58. [14], Roy Clark released a song with the same title, but written by Wayland Holyfield, in his 1978 album : Labor of Love. The powerhouse producer behind Janet Jackson's hits talks about his Boyz II Men ballads and regrouping The Time. "It's all about evoking emotion through your body. [3] Alexander biographer Richard Younger describes the song as "a classic example of sixties pop songwriting that captures the thrill of first love. Roger tells the stories behind some of his biggest hits, including "Give a Little Bit," "Take the Long Way Home" and "The Logical Song. First published in Epoch, Fall 1966. Donna Summer's "Bad Girls" is about prostitutes, but it was still used in the movie Rugrats In Paris. Similar to music by Lady Gaga and Ellie Goulding, the song fuses superstar appeal with danceable upbeat music, all tied together by anthemic lyrics that revolve around love. It uses three interpretations of the phrase "where've you been", all spoken by Claire toward Edwin in various situations. Where have you been? [12], This song with the title Till We Kissed, was sang by the New Zealander Ray Columbus & the Invaders in a 1965 single of the same name. Rick has a surprising dark side, a strong feminine side and, in a certain TV show, a naked backside. "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" Prince Markie Dee of The Fat Boys co-wrote the Mary J. Blige hit "Real Love.". Why is "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" The song won the Grammy Award for Best Country Song in 1990. The Bajan singer collaborated with choreographer Nadine "Hi-Hat" Ruffin on the African-inspired dance moves. and Smooth Talk: Short Story into Film Criticism… The song reached #10 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. This is a song that is solidly grounded in Pop songwriting while borrowing heavily from Dance/Club music. Included in Prize Stories: O Henry Award Winners (1968), and The Best American Short Stories (1967). "[4] Billboard Magazine described the song as "an emotion-packed theme with solid female chorus work," and also praised the feeling Alexander imbues his vocal with. "[4] The song peaked at #58 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Where Have You Been (All My Life)" is a song written by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil. [4] Younger praises the "maturity" of Alexander's vocal performance, comparing it favorably to that on the earlier "You Better Move On," particularly how Alexander handles the "intricate melody, which ascends from the opening lines of revelation...to a chorus that is half-plea and half-exclamation. It features Rihanna emerging from a marsh and dancing energetically in a rock-filled desert landscape with tribal dancers. Edwin and Claire are based on Vezner's own grandparents, as Vezner claims to have witnessed his grandparents having an encounter similar to the elderly encounter of Edwin and Claire.[2]. "This one is just all about performance," Rihanna said of the visual. The song is a power ballad, written by Anders Bagge, Peer Åström, Tom Nichols, Daryl Hall and Laila Bagge, while production was handled by Bagge & Peer. after reading about the 1950s serial murders of Charles Schmid, a story that was profiled in Life magazine. The video set a new Vevo record for the most views in a 24-hour period. It had 4.9 million views during its first day on the site. [11] Wayne Fontana & The Mindbenders also recorded it, appearing in B side of their 1964 eponymous album. In the first verse, she asks him where he has been all her life; in the second, she asks him where he has been after coming home late one night; and in the third, the two are elderly hospital patients: Claire has "lost her memory" of family and friends, and close to death, asks Edwin upon seeing him, "where've you been". Arthur Alexander version "Where Have You Been (All My Life)" was first released by Arthur Alexander in 1962, with "Soldier of Love (Lay Down Your Arms)" as the B-side, on Dot Records (London Records in the UK). ... Claire has "lost her memory" of family and friends, and close to death, asks Edwin upon seeing him, "where've you been". ", The lead singer on "Da Doo Ron Ron" and "Then He Kissed Me," La La explains how and why Phil Spector replaced The Crystals with Darlene Love on "He's A Rebel.". Joyce Carol Oates wrote her short story "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" A monthly update on our latest interviews, stories and added songs, This clubby tune combines the talents of Ester Dean, who contributed to eight tracks on, The song borrows elements from Australian songwriter Geoff Mack's 1959 composition ". Oates wrote an essay about the adaptation, "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" The first #1 hit with a rap was "Rapture" by Blondie in 1980. "Kathy Mattea Chart History (Adult Contemporary)", "Kathy Mattea Chart History (Hot Country Songs)", 33rd Annual GRAMMY Awards, Country Genre (official site), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Where%27ve_You_Been&oldid=924013020, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 1 November 2019, at 06:38. The story has also been cited as an inspiration for Rose McGowan's 2014 short film Dawn as well as The Blood Brothers' 2003 song "The Salesman, Denver Max". [13] Also Canadian band The Guess Who publish the song with this title in their 1965 debut album Shakin' All Over. "Bittersweet Symphony" by The Verve samples an obscure orchestral arrangement of the 1965 Rolling Stones song "The Last Time." Public Enemy didn't appreciate the Bobby McFerrin hit 'Don't Worry, Be Happy." Justin wrote the classic "Nights In White Satin," but his fondest musical memories are from a different decade. [10][4] Also the Liverpool based group The Searchers recorded the song on Pye Records for their 1964 LP It's The Searchers. The song finds Rihanna asking the question that's on her mind - how to "find someone to love [her] all night long." "Kashmir" is the only Led Zeppelin song to use outside musicians, as it needed strings and horns. Debbie Harry's rhymes left lots of room for improvement. References [7][8] Music critic Richie Unterberger described the song as "cool" and "moody" but complained that the sound on this recording was too "muddy" to be able to figure out the lyrics. "[4] Producer Noel Ball claimed to have taken Alexander "way uptown" with the recording, creating what Younger describes as "a thrilling production that builds from a stark bass and drum into a mini-symphony with strings reminiscent of The Drifters' "There Goes My Baby. in "Fight The Power," Chuck D raps, "damn if I say it you can slap me right here.". "Have You Ever Been in Love" is a song by Canadian recording artist Celine Dion, recorded first for her seventh English studio album A New Day Has Come (2002) and was later included on her eight English studio album One Heart (2003). Kathy Mattea was awarded the Grammy award for Best Country Performance, Female for her recording. "Where Have You Been (All My Life)" was first released by Arthur Alexander in 1962, with "Soldier of Love (Lay Down Your Arms)" as the B-side, on Dot Records[2] (London Records in the UK). "Where've You Been" is a song recorded by American country music artist Kathy Mattea. Among the four hundred short stories that Joyce Carol Oates has published during her career, “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” remains the best known, most anthologized, and most widely discussed. The Verve had to sign away most of the royalties before they could release the song. Rihanna performed the song for the first time live on February 13, 2012 at the Post-Grammy Charity Fundraiser, along with her other Calvin Harris collaboration ", The music video was filmed March 7 and March 8, 2012 in Los Angeles and directed by Dave Meyers, who is best known for his work with Pink. The song debuted on the US and UK singles charts at #s 65 and 61 respectively upon the release of, More songs with titles that are rhetorical questions.