Lyrics to I Put A Spell On You
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
Album Track
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 and opened the Olympia tour with this track in 2011.
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
CD Single:-
1 I Put A Spell On You Single Mix 3:58
2 I Put A Spell On You (Yage Mix) 5:20
3 I Put A Spell On You (Haunted House Mix) 7:28
4 I Put A Spell On You (Yage Mix Long) 10:03
5 I Put A Spell On You (Council House Mix) 5:50
The 7" & cassette single contained the single mix with These Foolish Things as the b-side. A 12" promo was circulated but not for public sale containing Yage Mix, Haunted House, Yage Mix Long, & Council House Mix. The second CD single became part 1 of The Archive & Live Collection containing I Put A Spell On You (Single Mix Long Version) 5:11, These Foolish Things, Ladytron (Live), While My Heart Is Still Beating (Live). All the live tracks were recorded at Glasgow SECC 10th December 1988.
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