 | Love the One You’re WithStephen Stills |
Writer(s): Stephen Stills (see lyrics here) Released: November 1970 First Charted: December 4, 1970 Peak: 14 BB, 16 CB, 6 GR, 10 HR, 32 AC, 5 CL, 37 UK, 6 CN, 1 DF (Click for codes to charts.) Sales (in millions): -- Airplay/Streaming (in millions): -- radio, 10.47 video, 23.39 streaming |
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About the Song:Before Stephen Stills released his self-titled debut album in 1970, he had already built an impressive resume as part of Buffalo Springfield (“For What It’s Worth”) and the supergroup trio Crosby, Stills, & Nash (“Suite: Judy Blue Eyes”). After they collaborated with Neil Young on their second album (Déjà Vu), each of the members embarked on solo efforts. They wouldn’t reunite for another album until 1977. For Stills’ lead single, “Love the One You’re With,” he tapped famous friends Rita Coolidge and John Sebastian – as well as David Crosby and Graham Nash – as backing vocals. The presence of the latter two means this could practically be called a Crosby, Stills, & Nash song. UK singer Doris Troy claimed she gave Stills the phrase, SF but he said got it from Billy Preston. They were at a party together and Preston kept using the phrase, “If you can’t be with the one you love, love the one you’re with.” WK The song could “be directed at one who has been dumped…letting him know that he’s better off getting with the girl right next to him than pining for his ex. It could also be seen as a message of free love. Stills called it ‘a good times song, just a bit of fun.’” SF Record World said “the song’s universal message is put across with a bright, yet driving delivery.” WK Cash Box said Stills’ “unique melodic work, the harmonies and a booming rhythm track make this a bright attraction for top forty as well as FM playlists.” WK The song has been covered by Buck Fizz, the Isley Brothers, the Meters, Bob Seger, and Luther Vandross. Resources:
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First posted 4/28/2024. |
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