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One verse of the song describes "[putting] on a little Dylan". The verse then references songs on [[Bob Dylan]]'s ''[[Blood on the Tracks]],'' quoting extensively from "[[Idiot Wind]]". The song then mentions "[[Tangled Up in Blue]]".<ref>http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=490</ref> According to Rucker, Dylan’s management were aware of the lyrics and had no problem with them; however, when the song became a hit, they objected.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tasteofcountry.com/remember-when-bob-dylan-sued-darius-rucker/|title=Remember when Bob Dylan sued Darius Rucker?|author=Dukes, Billy|publisher=Taste of Country|date=July 6, 2013|accessdate=April 6, 2018}}</ref> He told ''Rolling Stone'' that "it never got to the point where we were sued... When we first did that song we sent it to the publishing company and everything was fine. We played it for years and had a really big hit with it. Then they wanted some money, and they got it."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/darius-rucker-on-wagon-wheel-and-the-future-of-hootie-20130719|title=Darius Rucker on 'Wagon Wheel' and the Future of Hootie|last=Greene|first=Andy|date=July 19, 2013|publisher=Rolling Stone|accessdate=7 April 2018}}</ref> VH1 reported that Dylan received a large, out-of-court settlement in 1995. <ref>http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=490</ref> The song was written in [[G major]].
One verse of the song describes "[putting] on a little Dylan". The verse then references songs on [[Bob Dylan]]'s ''[[Blood on the Tracks]],'' quoting extensively from "[[Idiot Wind]]". The song then mentions "[[Tangled Up in Blue]]".<ref>http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=490</ref> According to Rucker, Dylan’s management were aware of the lyrics and had no problem with them; however, when the song became a hit, they objected.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tasteofcountry.com/remember-when-bob-dylan-sued-darius-rucker/|title=Remember when Bob Dylan sued Darius Rucker?|author=Dukes, Billy|publisher=Taste of Country|date=July 6, 2013|accessdate=April 6, 2018}}</ref> He told ''Rolling Stone'' that "it never got to the point where we were sued... When we first did that song we sent it to the publishing company and everything was fine. We played it for years and had a really big hit with it. Then they wanted some money, and they got it."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/darius-rucker-on-wagon-wheel-and-the-future-of-hootie-20130719|title=Darius Rucker on 'Wagon Wheel' and the Future of Hootie|last=Greene|first=Andy|date=July 19, 2013|publisher=Rolling Stone|accessdate=7 April 2018}}</ref> VH1 reported that Dylan received a large, out-of-court settlement in 1995. <ref>http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=490</ref>


Also mentioned in the bridge of the song is a reference "I'm such a baby cause [[Miami Dolphins|the Dolphins]] make me cry", alluding to Darius Rucker's favorite football team and their championship drought.
Also mentioned in the bridge of the song is a reference "I'm such a baby cause [[Miami Dolphins|the Dolphins]] make me cry", alluding to Darius Rucker's favorite football team and their championship drought.

Revision as of 19:11, 20 May 2018

Not to be confused with I Only Want to Be with You.
"Only Wanna Be with You"
Song

"Only Wanna Be with You" is a song by American rock band Hootie & the Blowfish. It was released in July 1995 as the third single from their breakthrough album, Cracked Rear View. It peaked at number six on the US Billboard Hot 100, number one on the Billboard Pop Songs chart, number three on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart, and number two on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. It is arguably the band's signature song. Darius Rucker still performs the song solo.

Track listings

CD single
No.TitleLength
1."Only Wanna Be with You" (radio edit)3:46
2."Use Me" (live)5:11
3."Only Wanna Be with You" (live)5:00

Content

One verse of the song describes "[putting] on a little Dylan". The verse then references songs on Bob Dylan's Blood on the Tracks, quoting extensively from "Idiot Wind". The song then mentions "Tangled Up in Blue".[1] According to Rucker, Dylan’s management were aware of the lyrics and had no problem with them; however, when the song became a hit, they objected.[2] He told Rolling Stone that "it never got to the point where we were sued... When we first did that song we sent it to the publishing company and everything was fine. We played it for years and had a really big hit with it. Then they wanted some money, and they got it."[3] VH1 reported that Dylan received a large, out-of-court settlement in 1995. [4]

Also mentioned in the bridge of the song is a reference "I'm such a baby cause the Dolphins make me cry", alluding to Darius Rucker's favorite football team and their championship drought.

Music video

The music video, similar to the song, had a sports theme, incorporating many elements from ESPN SportsCenter. The video featured appearances by (then-current) SportsCenter anchors Keith Olbermann, Dan Patrick, Mike Tirico, Charley Steiner and Chris Berman, reporting on the band playing in games with several professional athletes, including Dan Marino, Fred Couples, Alonzo Mourning, Muggsy Bogues, Alex English, Walt Williams, and Charles Smith.[5][6] Rucker said the video was his idea, adding, "It was just a way to meet all our idols."[7]

Cover versions

Charts

References

  1. ^ http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=490
  2. ^ Dukes, Billy (July 6, 2013). "Remember when Bob Dylan sued Darius Rucker?". Taste of Country. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
  3. ^ Greene, Andy (July 19, 2013). "Darius Rucker on 'Wagon Wheel' and the Future of Hootie". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 7 April 2018.
  4. ^ http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=490
  5. ^ http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=490
  6. ^ http://espn.go.com/blog/music/post/_/id/4582/the-5-worst-athlete-cameos-in-music-videos
  7. ^ http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,298089,00.html
  8. ^ "Hootie & the Blowfish – Only Wanna Be with You". ARIA Top 50 Singles.
  9. ^ "Hootie & the Blowfish – Only Wanna Be with You" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
  10. ^ "Hootie & the Blowfish – Only Wanna Be with You". Top 40 Singles.
  11. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  12. ^ "Hootie & the Blowfish Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 17 November 2010.
  13. ^ "Hootie & the Blowfish Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 17 November 2010.
  14. ^ "Hootie & the Blowfish Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved 17 November 2010.
  15. ^ "Top Singles - Volume 62, No. 20, December 18, 1995". RPM. Retrieved 2010-11-14. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
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