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Fallen Angels · 2016

It Had to Be You

Written by Isham Jones and Gus Kahn in 1924, one of the most recorded songs of its era; the ninth track on Fallen Angels.

The words

Only one person, flaws and all, could ever win this singer's heart.

The singer explains that many others might have seemed better suited, yet none could hold their interest the way this one person does, even with all their faults. It is affectionate and lightly teasing, a song of contented love rather than longing. The melody is bouncy and familiar. Dylan's band gives it a relaxed, easy swing, and his voice treats the old standard with an unforced warmth.

Words by Gus Kahn

Lyrics on bobdylan.com ↗

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The words

Only one person, flaws and all, could ever win this singer's heart.

The singer explains that many others might have seemed better suited, yet none could hold their interest the way this one person does, even with all their faults. It is affectionate and lightly teasing, a song of contented love rather than longing. The melody is bouncy and familiar. Dylan's band gives it a relaxed, easy swing, and his voice treats the old standard with an unforced warmth.

Words by Gus Kahn

Lyrics on bobdylan.com ↗

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