Would You...? (Touch and Go song)

"Would You...?" is a song by British electronic group Touch and Go, released on 26 October 1998 in the United Kingdom. The song reached the number-three spot on the UK Singles Chart and became a hit in Europe, reaching the top 10 in seven countries. It was also a top-five hit in New Zealand, where it peaked at number four in early 1999. The track is marked by its distinctive sampling of a woman's voice saying "I've noticed you around / I find you very attractive / Would you go to bed with me?". The lyrics – with almost identical wording – were originally used as part of a psychological study conducted in 1978.[1][2]

"Would You...?"
Single by Touch and Go
from the album I Find You Very Attractive
Released26 October 1998 (1998-10-26)
Recorded1998
Genre
Length3:12
LabelV2
Songwriter(s)David Lowe
Producer(s)
  • David Lowe
  • Phil Cross
Touch and Go singles chronology
"Would You...?"
(1998)		 "Straight to... Number One"
(1999)

Critical reception

Music & Media wrote about the song: "When an unknown girl singer meets up with an obscure soundtrack producer, what do you get? In this case, the answer is a ditty boasting some rather raunchy lyrics, driven by a jazzy beat and an absolutely irresistible trumpet part. However, the main asset of Would You...? is an absolute killer hook, which goes some way to making it one the best pop singles of the year."[3]

As a soundtrack

The Peruvian TV channel Andina de Televisión, through its extinct gossip program Magaly Teve, used it for its section of bloopers that end with the Crazy Seal breaks TVs, and an instrumental version sounds, created by the Peruvian producer and singer Carlos Figueroa which also makes different versions of the song of Phone Gossip. Previously, the original version was used. [4]

Track listing

12" single (UK)

A1. "Would You...?" (Trailermen Go To Rio Mix) (6:59)
B1. "Would You...?" (Radio Edit) (3:12)
B2. "Would You...?" (Homewreckers Mix) (3:54)

CD single (UK)

  1. "Would You...?" (Radio Edit) (3:12)
  2. "Would You...?" (Trailermen Go To Rio Mix) (6:59)
  3. "Would You...?" (Homewreckers Mix) (3:54)

Charts and certifications

"Would You...?" has been included on television show soundtracks such as G String Divas and the cult British series As If. The track has also been sampled for San Pellegrino, Carlsberg, and Nokia advertisements.[34]

gollark: I was already doing that. I don't think it helped.
gollark: Yes, and?
gollark: 1 million iron ingots is very necessary.
gollark: Quarries are always good because number go up.
gollark: But I think it's net-positive.

References
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  2. According to this episode of the "Seriously.." BBC documentary, this was the direct inspiration https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p06qh8tw
  3. "Airborne" (PDF). Music & Media. p. 20. Retrieved 23 December 2019.
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  29. "Jaaroverzichten 1998" (in Dutch). Ultratop. Retrieved 24 February 2019.
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  31. "Year in Focus – Eurochart Hot 100 Singles 1999" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 17 no. 1. 1 January 2000. p. 11. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
  32. "Schweizer Jahreshitparade 1999" (in German). Retrieved 24 February 2019.
  33. "British single certifications – Touch & Go – Would You...?". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 7 November 2018. Select singles in the Format field. Select Silver in the Certification field. Type Would You...? in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
  34. "Film, TV & Video". Touch And Go. Retrieved 15 March 2012.
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