That's All You Gotta Do
Brenda Lee · Rocks [2011]
Anytime you're feeling low and you got no place to go
You don't have to be blue here's all you gotta do
Call me on the telephone tell me that you're all alone
And I'll come a runnin' to you baby, that's all you gotta do.
All you gotta do when you're lonesome is to call on me
And I'll come a runnin' to you as fast as I can
I'll love and squeeze you, uh, huh, huh, I'll try to please you
'Cause baby, I want you to be my loving man.
I've been a waitin' for the chance, needing you to start a romance
And if you feel the same way too here's all you gotta do
Tell me just how you feel, tell me that your love is real
And I'll give my heart to you, baby, that's all you gotta do.
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All you gotta do when you're lonesome is to call on me
And I'll come a runnin' to you as fast as I can
I'll love and squeeze you, uh, huh, huh, I'll try to please you
'Cause baby, I want you to be my loving man...
That's All You Gotta Do
Released in 1965, Brenda Lee's "That's All You Gotta Do" stands as a quintessential example of her early pop and rock and roll repertoire. Recorded during a pivotal era when Lee was transitioning from her child-star image to a respected adult vocalist, the track showcases her signature powerful delivery and emotive phrasing. Featured on the compilation "Rocks [2011]," the song reflects the upbeat, dance-oriented style that defined her mid-1960s output. Lee's ability to blend youthful energy with mature vocal control made her a defining figure in the genre, and this recording captures that unique voice at its most dynamic. The song remains a testament to her enduring legacy as one of the most influential female artists of the 1960s.