Album: The Stylistics (1971)

Charted: 13 3

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• There's a spark of magic in your eyes
  Candyland appears each time you smile
  Never thought that fairy tales came true
  But they come true when I'm near you
  You're a genie in disguise
  Full of wonder and surprise
  
  And betcha by golly, wow
  You're the one that I've been waiting for forever
  And ever will my love for you keep growin' strong
  Keep growin' strong
  
  If I could I'd catch a falling star
  To shine on you so I'll know where you are
  Order rainbows in your favorite shade
  To show I love you, thinking of you
  Write your name across the sky
  Anything you ask I'll try, `cause
  
  Betcha by golly, wow
  You're the one that I've been waiting for forever
  And ever will my love for you keep growin' strong
  Keep growin' strong
  
  Betcha by golly, wow
  You're the one that I've been waiting for forever
  And ever will my love for you keep growin' strong
  Keep growin' strong
  
  Betcha by golly, wow
  You're the one that I've been waiting for forever
  And ever will my love for you....
  (Fade out) Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments: 6

• AnonymousLove all the songs by the Stylistics they will forever and always be remembered and treasured!
• Barry from Sauquoit, NyOn this day in 1972 {March 26th} "Betcha By Golly, Wow" by the Stylistics peaked at #2 {for 2 weeks} on Billboard's Hot Soul Singles* chart, for the two weeks it was at #2, the #1 record for both those weeks was "In The Rain" by the Dramatics...
  Also at the time, "Betcha By Golly, Wow" was at position #14 on Billboard's Top 100 chart, and five weeks later it would peak at #3 {for 1 week}...
  Between 1971 and 1992 the Philadelphia soul group had thirty two records on the Hot Soul Singles chart, thirteen made the Top 10 with the above "Betcha By Golly, Wow" being their biggest hit...
  Russell Allen Thompkins Jr., the falsetto voiced lead singer of the group, celebrated his 69th birthday five days ago on March 21st, 2020...
  * And from the 'For What It's Worth' department, the remainder of the Hot Soul Singles' Top 10 on March 26th, 1972:
  At #3. "Do Your Thing" by Isaac Hayes
  #4. "Rockin' Robin" by Michael Jackson
  #5. "I Had It All The Time" by Tyrone Davis
  #6. "King Heroin" by James Brown
  #7. "Day Dreaming" by Aretha Franklin
  #8. "I Gotcha" by Joe Tex
  #9. "Hearsay" by the Soul Children
  #10. "Now Run and Tell That" by Denise LaSalle
• Mary Helen from HomeThe song was originally recorded by Connie Stevens as, Keep Growing Strong a year before the Stylistics cover was a big hit. http://youtu.be/uTokIbPQyB0
• Tammi from Dumont, NjIt should be mentioned that a great version of this song was recorded by the late Phyllis Hyman. Her version is marvelous and lush. It can be found on both Norman Connors album (original place) and in her catalog of songs.
• Guy from Woodinville, WaThis is one of those PERFECT Philadelphia Soul gems. You just don't want it to end so soon.
• Jeff from Austin, TxA true classic! This song is SOOOO underrated. I was happy when Prince covered it, thinking maybe more people would discover what an amazing song this is.
  The lyrics are so simple and basic, yet so heartfelt and genuine. And the melody..trust me, it will get stuck in your head for days. Amazing song from top to bottom.

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