I Wonder (If Your Love Will Ever Belong to Me)
Rick Nelson · 1963-75-Best Of The Later Year [1997]
Well, I wonder if you're love will ever belong to me
Well, a voice from deep within keeps talkin'
And it's tellin' me
That a girl with such a heart
Can only tear my dreams apart
But I love you dear
And I don't care what it says.
That same little voice within my heart
Says to find another love
How can I my dear
When I know it's only you I love
And I don't believe a word
Not a single thing I've heard
And my love is yours until my dying day.
Someday when you're really mine
Then I'll say to you it's you I really love
And somehow, oh I'll make you mine
Then you'll clng to me
Just like a girl in love.
That same little voice within my heart
Says to find another love
How can I my dear
When I know it's only you I love
And I don't believe a word
Not a single thing I've heard
And my love is yours until my dying day.
Well, I wonder if your love will ever belong to me.
Well, I wonder if your love will ever belong to me.
Well, I wonder if your love will ever belong to me.
Well, I wonder if your love will ever belong to me...
I Wonder (If Your Love Will Ever Belong to Me)
Rick Nelson's 1963 recording of 'I Wonder (If Your Love Will Ever Belong to Me)' stands as a quintessential example of early rock and roll's romantic ballad tradition. Released on the Decca label, the track showcases Nelson's signature vocal style, blending a smooth, crooning delivery with the upbeat instrumentation that defined the mid-1960s sound. The song captures the universal anxiety of unrequited or uncertain affection, a theme that resonated deeply with audiences during the era. As part of his extensive discography, this recording highlights Nelson's ability to navigate both pop and rock genres while maintaining a distinct, polished vocal presence. The composition reflects the emotional complexity often explored in songs from this period, serving as a nostalgic touchstone for fans of classic rock and roll.