About the song
“When You’re in Love with a Beautiful Woman” is a memorable song by Dr. Hook, recorded at the famous Muscle Shoals Sound Studio in Alabama. This track, penned by songwriter Even Stevens, showcases a unique story of how a song can find its way to success through unconventional means.
The tale behind the song is quite intriguing. Even Stevens, determined to share his creation, followed producer Ron Haffkine into the studio bathroom to pitch the song. This unusual approach, however, paid off. The song was first featured on Dr. Hook’s 1978 album, “Pleasure and Pain.” Despite its early release, it wasn’t until 1979 that the song truly gained recognition.
“When You’re in Love with a Beautiful Woman” went on to become a significant hit. It reached number six on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in the United States and achieved the top spot on the UK Singles Chart in November 1979. Its success led to its inclusion in Dr. Hook’s 1979 album “Sometimes You Win,” further cementing its place in music history.
The song captures the essence of being infatuated with someone who is not only beautiful but also brings both joy and complications into one’s life. Its catchy melody and relatable lyrics helped it resonate with audiences around the world, making it a timeless classic in Dr. Hook’s discography.
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Lyrics
When you’re in love with a beautiful woman
It’s hard
When you’re in love with a beautiful woman
You know it’s hard (it’s hard, you know it gets so hard)
Everybody wants her, everybody loves her
Everybody wants to take your baby home
When you’re in love with a beautiful woman
You watch your friends
(You watch your friends, you better watch your friends)
When you’re in love with a beautiful woman
It never ends (it never ends, you know it never ends)
You know that it’s crazy, you wanna trust her
Then somebody hangs up when you answer the phone
When you’re in love with a beautiful woman
You go it alone
Maybe it’s just an ego problem
Problem is I’ve been fooled before
By fair-weather friends and faint hearted lovers
And every time it happens, it just convinces me more
When you’re in love with a beautiful woman
You watch her eyes (watch her eyes, baby, watch her eyes)
When you’re in love with a beautiful woman
You look for lies (keep lookin’ for lies, baby, look for lies)
Everybody tempts her, everybody tells her
She’s the most beautiful woman they know
When you’re in love with a beautiful woman
You go it alone
When you’re in love with a beautiful woman
You watch your friends (you watch your friends)
(You better watch your friends, you better look out)
When you’re in love with a beautiful woman
Oh, it never ends (it never ends, you know it never ends)
When you’re in love with a beautiful woman
You watch her eyes (watch her eyes, baby, watch her eyes)
(You better watch her eyes)
When you’re in love with a beautiful woman
Keep lookin’ for lies (keep lookin’ for lies, keep lookin’ for lies)
When you’re in love with a beautiful woman…