About the song
“When You’re in Love with a Beautiful Woman” is a timeless hit by Dr. Hook, originally penned by Even Stevens and recorded at Muscle Shoals Sound Studio in Alabama. Initially featured on their 1978 album *Pleasure and Pain*, the song achieved belated global success in 1979, reaching number six on the Billboard Hot 100 in the USA and claiming the number one spot on the UK Singles Chart in November of the same year.
The track’s journey to fame is notable for its delayed popularity, finding renewed appreciation after its inclusion in the band’s subsequent album *Sometimes You Win*. Its rise to prominence underscored its universal appeal and catchy melody, resonating with audiences across different continents. In addition to its chart-topping success in the UK and its high placement on the Billboard charts, the song also made significant impacts on charts in Ireland, New Zealand, and Canada during its release year.
Dr. Hook, known for their eclectic mix of rock, pop, and country influences, found a distinctive voice with “When You’re in Love with a Beautiful Woman.” The song’s narrative explores the complexities of romantic attraction, capturing the imagination of listeners with its heartfelt lyrics and memorable chorus. Produced under the guidance of Ron Haffkine, the song benefited from a production that highlighted its infectious rhythm and the band’s trademark harmonies.
Beyond its initial acclaim, “When You’re in Love with a Beautiful Woman” has endured as a classic in Dr. Hook’s repertoire, often featured in retrospectives and compilations of their greatest hits. Its enduring popularity is evidenced by its certifications in multiple countries, including Canada, the UK, and the USA, attesting to its lasting impact on the music scene.
In retrospect, the song’s success not only solidified Dr. Hook’s place in music history but also cemented “When You’re in Love with a Beautiful Woman” as a perennial favorite, continuing to resonate with audiences as a testament to the band’s musical legacy and timeless appeal.
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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…