"I Love You" is the fourth UK number-one hit single (and the second of the 1960s) by Cliff Richard and the Shadows. It was written by the Shadows' rhythm guitarist Bruce Welch.[2] Released in November 1960, it was a Christmas No. 1 and stayed at the chart summit for two weeks,[2] although it did not carry a traditional holiday theme. The song also reached No. 1 in New Zealand.[3]
"I Love You" | ||||
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Single by Cliff Richard and The Shadows | ||||
B-side | "'D' In Love" (Tepper-Bennett)[1] | |||
Released | 25 November 1960 | |||
Recorded | 9 September 1960 | |||
Studio | EMI Studios, London | |||
Genre | Pop | |||
Length | 2:02 | |||
Label | Columbia 45-DB4547[2] | |||
Songwriter(s) | Bruce Welch[2] | |||
Producer(s) | Norrie Paramor[2] | |||
Cliff Richard and The Shadows singles chronology | ||||
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It took until 1977 before another song entitled "I Love You" entered the UK Singles Chart. It was recorded by Donna Summer.[2][4]
Chart (1960–61) | Peak position |
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Australia (Kent Music Report)[5] | 78 |
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[6] | 14 |
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[7] | 49 |
Germany (Official German Charts)[8] | 34 |
India (The Voice, Calcutta) | 1 |
Ireland (Evening Herald)[9] | 4 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[10] | 6 |
New Zealand (Lever Hit Parade)[3] | 1 |
Norway (VG-lista)[11] | 6 |
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[12] | 20 |
UK Singles (OCC)[13] | 1 |
UK Christmas number-one singles in the 1960s | |
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