About the song
**”You Got It”** is a poignant and powerful track from Roy Orbison’s 22nd studio album, *Mystery Girl*, which was released posthumously on January 3, 1989. This song marked a significant moment in Orbison’s career, as it was his first top ten hit in the United States in 25 years. Orbison, who passed away on December 6, 1988, from a heart attack, did not live to see the release of this single, but it became a defining piece of his final work.
The song was a collaborative effort among Orbison and his Traveling Wilburys bandmates Jeff Lynne and Tom Petty. This songwriting collaboration, their first together, took place during the Christmas season of 1987. The recording process was equally notable; it occurred in the garage of guitarist Mike Campbell in Los Angeles, California, in April 1988. The track was then mixed at George Harrison’s Friar Park estate in Henley-on-Thames, England. Despite George Harrison’s uncredited contribution, his involvement is a testament to the song’s high-caliber collaboration.
“You Got It” achieved remarkable chart success. It soared to number nine on the US Billboard Hot 100 and reached number one on the Adult Contemporary chart, marking Orbison’s return to the top 10 for the first time in over two decades. Internationally, the song was well-received, reaching number three on the UK Singles Chart and making top five appearances in ten other countries. The single was paired with “The Only One” as its B-side and was also later released with a version of “Crying” featuring k.d. lang.
Orbison’s only public performance of “You Got It” took place at the Diamond Awards Festival in Antwerp, Belgium, on November 19, 1988, just days before his untimely death. This performance was later incorporated into the song’s music video, which has since been supplemented with rehearsal footage in a 2014 version.
Critics praised “You Got It” for showcasing Orbison’s distinctive vocal style—a blend of smooth fluidity and electrifying excitement. Cash Box noted the song’s melodically rich chorus and Orbison’s commanding vocal presence. The track’s lush arrangement, combined with its emotional depth, underscores Orbison’s enduring legacy in the music industry.
Overall, “You Got It” is more than just a song; it is a powerful testament to Roy Orbison’s remarkable talent and the lasting impact of his music, even after his death.
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Lyrics
Every time I look into your loving eyes
I see a love that money just can’t buy
One look from you I drift away
Afraid that you are here to stayAnything you want, you got it
Anything you need, you got it
Anything at all, you got it, babyEvery time I hold you I begin to understand
Everything about you tells me I’m your man
I live (I live) my life (my life) to be (to be) with you (with you)
No one (no one) can do (can do) the things (the things) you do (you do)Anything you want, you got it
Anything you need, you got it
Anything at all, you got it, babyAnything you want (you got it)
Anything you need (you got it)
Anything at all(You got it)
I’m glad to give my love to you
I know your feel the way I doAnything you want, you got it
Anything you need, you got it
Anything at all, you got it, babyAnything you want, you got it
Anything you need, you got it
Anything at all, you got it, baby
Anything at all (you got it) baby you got it!