You And I

Album: Radio Romance (1982)
Charted: 7
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Songfacts®:

  • This crossover hit was a duet with Crystal Gayle. It celebrates the bond of love between a man and woman and predicts happiness and resilience for the future. Their voices complimented each other and the listening public responded. >>
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    Mike - Santa Barbara, CA
  • This was written by the Nashville songwriter/musician Frank J. Myers. He went on to collaborate with Gary Baker, writing and recording as Baker & Myers. They wrote the massive hit "I Swear."

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  • Barry from Sauquoit, NyTwo other completely different songs titled "You and I" made the Top 100; Rick James peaked at #13 in 1978 and Johnny Bristol reached #48 in 1974!!!
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