When You Walk In The Room
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"When You Walk in the Room" is a song written and recorded by Jackie DeShannon
, first released by her in 1963 but covered by many artists. 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.
DeShannon's original version was released as a single on November 23, 1963. as the B-Side to "Till You Say You'll Be Mine". It was later rereleased as a single A-side in September 1964, and later included on the album Breakin' It Up on the Beatles Tour. The single charted on the Billboard Hot 100
in the United States, peaking at #99.
in 1964 after they had already had success with another DeShannon song, "Needles and Pins". This version became an international hit, reaching #35 in the US and #5 in the UK.
The Searchers' version of the song would be covered by The Young Veins
.
, an American country music
artist, recorded a version on her 1981 album Dakota. This version reached #29 on the U.S. country singles charts.
's version, from his 1987 album One Good Reason, reached number 90 in the U.S. and number 48 in the UK.
recorded a version for her 1994 album Sweetheart's Dance
. Tillis' version was released as a single, reaching a peak of #2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts. It was accompanied by a music video
, featuring Dick Clark, and depicting Tillis in a mid-1960s appearance on American Bandstand
.
, her first in 17 years. The single was not as successful as "If I Thought You'd Ever Change Your Mind", peaking at No. 11 in Sweden and a No. 34 in the UK, where it remained in the chart for only two weeks. It was remixed by Almighty and Soundfactory.
Jackie DeShannon
Jackie DeShannon is an American singer-songwriter with a string of hit song credits from the 1960s onwards. She was one of the first female singer-songwriters of the rock 'n' roll period.- Life and early career :...
, first released by her in 1963 but covered by many artists. 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.
DeShannon's original version was released as a single on November 23, 1963. as the B-Side to "Till You Say You'll Be Mine". It was later rereleased as a single A-side in September 1964, and later included on the album Breakin' It Up on the Beatles Tour. The single charted on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
in the United States, peaking at #99.
The Searchers version
The song was recorded by The SearchersThe Searchers (band)
The Searchers are an English beat group, who emerged as part of the 1960s Merseybeat scene along with The Beatles, The Fourmost, The Merseybeats, The Swinging Blue Jeans, and Gerry & The Pacemakers....
in 1964 after they had already had success with another DeShannon song, "Needles and Pins". This version became an international hit, reaching #35 in the US and #5 in the UK.
The Searchers' version of the song would be covered by The Young Veins
The Young Veins
The Young Veins is a rock band from Echo Park, California. The band is composed of Ryan Ross and Jon Walker, two former members of the Las Vegas band Panic! at the Disco, along with bassist Andy Soukal, drummer Nick Murray and keyboardist Nick White.-History:...
.
Stephanie Winslow version
Stephanie WinslowStephanie Winslow
Stephanie Winslow is an American country artist. In the late 70s and 80s, she had a series of hit singles on the Billboard country music chart....
, an American country music
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
artist, recorded a version on her 1981 album Dakota. This version reached #29 on the U.S. country singles charts.
Chart positions
| Chart (1981) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks | 29 |
Paul Carrack version
Paul CarrackPaul Carrack
Paul Carrack is an English singer, songwriter and musician. Carrack has been a member of several bands including Ace, Squeeze, Mike + The Mechanics, and Roxy Music, been a session and touring musician for several others including Nick Lowe, and has enjoyed success as a solo artist as well...
's version, from his 1987 album One Good Reason, reached number 90 in the U.S. and number 48 in the UK.
Pam Tillis version
In 1994, country music artist Pam TillisPam Tillis
Pamela Yvonne "Pam" Tillis is an American country music singer-songwriter and actress. She is the daughter of country music singer Mel Tillis....
recorded a version for her 1994 album Sweetheart's Dance
Sweetheart's Dance
Sweetheart's Dance is a 1994 album from American country music singer Pam Tillis. It is her highest ranking album on the Billboard charts, at number 6....
. Tillis' version was released as a single, reaching a peak of #2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts. It was accompanied by a music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
, featuring Dick Clark, and depicting Tillis in a mid-1960s appearance on American Bandstand
American Bandstand
American Bandstand is an American music-performance show that aired in various versions from 1952 to 1989 and was hosted from 1956 until its final season by Dick Clark, who also served as producer...
.
Chart positions
| Chart (1994) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 13 |
| US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks | 2 |
Personnel
Compiled from liner notes.- Mike Brignardello — bass guitar
- Mary Chapin CarpenterMary Chapin CarpenterMary Chapin Carpenter is an American folk and country music artist. Carpenter spent several years singing in Washington, D.C. clubs before signing in the late 1980s with Columbia Records, who marketed her as a country singer...
— background vocals - Rob Hajacos — fiddle
- Bob DiPieroBob DiPieroBob DiPiero is an American country music songwriter. He has written 15. U.S. Number 1 hits and countless top 20 hits for the likes of Tim McGraw, The Oak Ridge Boys, Reba McEntire, Vince Gill, Faith Hill, Shenandoah, Neal McCoy, Highway 101, Restless Heart, Ricochet, John Anderson, Montgomery...
— 12-string guitar - Paul FranklinPaul Franklin (musician)Paul Franklin is an American multi-instrumentalist, known mainly for his work as a steel guitarist. He began his career in the 1970s as a member of Barbara Mandrell's road band; in addition he toured with Mel Tillis and Jerry Reed. He has since become a prolific session musician in Nashville,...
— steel guitar - George Marinelli — electric guitar
- Steve Nathan — piano
- Brent MasonBrent MasonBrent Mason is an American session guitarist and occasional songwriter. He is known primarily for his work in the field of country music. In addition to releasing two instrumental studio albums, he holds several credits as a songwriter...
— electric guitar - Kim RicheyKim RicheyKimberly Kay "Kim" Richey is an American singer/songwriter. Though her work fits into the general country music category, her sound is not easily categorized. Her songs have been hits on both the country and pop charts...
— background vocals - Biff Watson — acoustic guitar
- Lonnie Wilson — drums
Agnetha Fältskog version
"When You Walk in the Room" was the second single from Agnetha Fältskog's 2004 album, My Colouring BookMy Colouring Book
My Colouring Book is the name of a 2004 album by Swedish singer Agnetha Fältskog. It was her first album release for 17 years and was well received by ABBA fans, as well as the general music press, with renditions of songs which she had listened to during her teenage years in the 1960s.Hit singles...
, her first in 17 years. The single was not as successful as "If I Thought You'd Ever Change Your Mind", peaking at No. 11 in Sweden and a No. 34 in the UK, where it remained in the chart for only two weeks. It was remixed by Almighty and Soundfactory.