When You Walk in the Room
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| "When You Walk in the Room" | ||
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| Single by The Searchers | ||
| B-side(s) | "I'll Be Missing You" | |
| Released | 1964 | |
| Format | 7" single | |
| Genre | Rock and roll | |
| Length | 2:22 | |
| Label | Kapp | |
| Writer(s) | Jackie DeShannon | |
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| The Searchers singles chronology | ||
| "Someday We're Gonna Love Again" (1964) |
"When You Walk in the Room" (1964) |
"Love Potion Number Nine" (1964) |
"When You Walk in the Room" is a song written by Jackie DeShannon. DeShannon recorded the song and released it as a single in 1964. It was later included on the album Breakin' It Up on the Beatles Tour. While her version was somewhat popular, charting in the lower parts of the Billboard Hot 100, it was a cover version by The Searchers that became a big international hit, reaching the top ten of the UK Singles Chart as well as the top forty of the Hot 100.
The lyrics of the song 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.
In 1978, British band Child had their first UK top forty hit when they released their version of this song as a single. It peaked at number thirty-eight.
In 1987, Paul Carrack included his version on the album One Good Reason. When released as a single, the song became a minor hit in various markets. Carrack's version makes alterations to the lyrical structure of the song.
In 1994, Pam Tillis included her version as a track on the album Sweetheart's Dance. This version experienced success on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, peaking at number two.
In 1995, popular British band Status Quo released "When You Walk in the Room" as a single. It gave them another UK top forty hit.
In 2003, Idols winner Jamai collaborated with fellow former contestant Dewi to remake this song. This version, when released as a single, became very popular in The Netherlands, peaking at number seven on the Dutch Top 40.
The song became a hit yet again in 2004 when Agnetha Fältskog released her version as a single.
Other artists to record this song include Cilla Black (1977), Karla Bonoff (1979), Cliff Richard (2002), and Daniel O'Donnell (2004).
[edit] Agnetha Fältskog version
| "When You Walk In The Room" | ||
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| Single by Agnetha Fältskog | ||
| from the album My Colouring Book | ||
| Released | 2004 | |
| Format | CD single | |
| Genre | Europop, Pop | |
| Length | 3:36 | |
| Label | WEA | |
| Writer(s) | Jackie DeShannon | |
| Producer(s) | Agnetha Fältskog, Anders Neglin | |
| Chart positions | ||
| Agnetha Fältskog singles chronology | ||
| "If I Thought You'd Ever Change Your Mind" (2004) |
"When You Walk In The Room" (2004) |
"Sometimes When I'm Dreaming" (2004) |
"When You Walk In The Room" was the second single from Agnetha Fältskog's fourth English solo-album, the first after 17 years.
The single was not as successful as "If I Thought You'd Ever Change Your Mind" but it reached a much higher position than Agnetha's last singles in the 80s. In Sweden it went to No. 11, in the UK to No. 34.
The song was remixed by Almighty and for the first time by Soundfactory. An altered Radio-Version was also done.
[edit] Formats and track listings
The song was released in various formats with several remixes of this song:
- CD-single "green edition" (UK)
- "When You Walk In The Room" [Album-Version] 3:36
- "When You Walk In The Room" [Radio-Version] 3:18
- CD-single "green edition" (Sweden)
- "When You Walk In The Room" [Album-Version] 3:36
- "When You Walk In The Room" [Soundfactory-Radio-Edit] 3:47
- CD-Maxi-single "orange edition" (UK)
- "When You Walk In The Room" [Album-Version] 3:36
- "When You Walk In The Room" [Soundfactory-Radio-Edit] 3:47
- "When You Walk In The Room" [Soundfactory-Club-Anthem] 8:42
- "When You Walk In The Room" [Soundfactory-Dub-Instrumental] 8:39
- "When You Walk In The Room" [Almighty Mix] 6:34
- "When You Walk In The Room" [Almighty Dub] 6:32
- "When You Walk In The Room" [Video] 3:36
- CD-Maxi-single "gree edition" (Sweden)
- "When You Walk In The Room" [Album-Version] 3:36
- "When You Walk In The Room" [Radio-Version] 3:18
- "When You Walk In The Room" [Soundfactory-Radio-Edit] 3:47
- "When You Walk In The Room" [Almighty Radio Edit] 3:16
- "When You Walk In The Room" [Soundfactory-Club-Anthem] 8:42
- "When You Walk In The Room" [Almighty Mix] 6:34
- "When You Walk In The Room" [Soundfactory-Dark-Dub] 10:20
