What Am I Gonna Do with You (Skeeter Davis song)
| "What Am I Gonna Do with You" | ||||
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| Single by Skeeter Davis | ||||
| B-side | "Don't Let Me Stand in Your Way" | |||
| Released | October 1964 | |||
| Recorded | June 1964 | |||
| Studio | RCA Victor Studios | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 2:45 | |||
| Label | RCA Victor | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Chet Atkins | |||
| Skeeter Davis singles chronology | ||||
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"What Am I Gonna Do with You" is a song originally recorded by American country artist, Skeeter Davis. It was composed by Gerry Goffin and Russ Titelman. In 1964, it was released as a single via RCA Victor and reached the top 40 of the American country music chart. Although not originally released on album, it later appeared on the re-release of her sixth studio album titled Let Me Get Close to You.
Background, recording and release
[edit]Skeeter Davis had reached the zenith of commercial success with the 1963 single, "The End of the World". The song reached number two on the country charts and crossed over to top ten positions on the pop, R&B and adult contemporary charts. She followed it with another top ten crossover single titled "I Can't Stay Mad at You", which was written by Gerry Goffin. Davis recorded several more Goffin tunes that incorporated a "girl group" sound.[3][4] Among these Goffin-penned songs was 1964's "What Am I Gonna Do with You". It also included writing credits from Russ Titelman. It was recorded in July 1964 at RCA Victor Studios, located in Nashville, Tennessee. The session was produced by Chet Atkins.[5]
"What Am I Gonna Do with You" was released as a single by RCA Victor in July 1964.[5] The song peaked at number 38 on the American Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in late 1964. It was the third single in her career to chart only in the top 40. It was also her seventeenth chart entry.[3] Unlike her other singles from the era, "What Am I Gonna Do with You" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100. Instead, it reached the 25-extension chart titled the Bubbling Under Hot 100, climbing to number 23.[6] The album was later included on the re-release Davis's sixth studio album titled Let Me Get Close to You.[1]
Track listing
[edit]- 7" vinyl single[5]
- "What Am I Gonna Do with You" – 2:45
- "Don't Let Me Stand in Your Way" – 2:22
Chart performance
[edit]| Chart (1964) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 (Billboard)[6] | 23 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[7] | 38 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Let Me Get Close to You: Skeeter Davis: Songs, reviews, credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
- ^ Davis, Skeeter (July 1964). ""Let Me Get Close to You"/"The Face of a Clown" (7" vinyl single)". RCA Victor. 47-8397.
- ^ a b Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. ISBN 978-0-89820-177-2.
- ^ Unterberger, Richie. "Skeeter Davis Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
- ^ a b c Davis, Skeeter (July 1964). ""What Am I Gonna Do with You"/"Don't Let Me Stand in Your Way" (7" vinyl single)". RCA Victor. 47-8450.
- ^ a b Whitburn, Joel (2011). Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955-2010. Record Research. p. 221. ISBN 978-0898201888.
- ^ "Skeeter Davis Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 22, 2022.