I Like It
I Like It is a song by Gerry and the Pacemakers, written by Mitch Murray, and was played frequently as the final track of a concert throughout the 1982 See You Tour. Lyrics are reprinted below, transcribed from the live performances themselves. Live performances are mostly faithful to the original lyrics, but a couple short verses are chopped off and there are slight differences in some word choices. The entire track, sourced from multiple stellar sounding recordings, including an FM broadcast recording of 1982-02-21 Tiffany's, Glasgow, Scotland, UK, are available to listen below. The track is mentioned by Daryl Bamonte in BONG magazine, issue 24 on page 15, see below:
BONG magazine, issue 24, page 15
Daryl Bamonte has said on Facebook regarding I Like It:
I definitely do not recall "ILI" ever being demoed, or even played live until 1982.
Live versions
This section provides examples of live versions of I Like It from each tour that it was played. The recording from 1982-02-21 Glasgow is generally regarded as the best sounding version out of these examples.
1982 See You Tour
- Play 1982-02-21 Tiffany's, Glasgow, Scotland, UK (FM broadcast)
- Play 1982-02-27 Bridge House, London, England, UK (Audience)
- Play 1982-03-06 Rockola, Madrid, Spain (FM broadcast)
- Play 1982-03-24 Trinity Hall, Hamburg, Germany (Audience)
- Play 1982-03-25 Ballroom Blitz, Hannover, Germany (Audience)
Lyrics
I Like It
Note: Lyrics are representative of the version as performed by Depeche Mode.
I like it, I like it
I like the way you run your fingers through my hair
And I like the way you tickle my chin
And I like the way you let yourself in
When your mama's not there
I like it, I like it
I like the things you say and all the things you do
And I like the way you straighten my tie
And I like the way you're winkin' your eye
And I know I like you, and I know I like you
Do that again
You're driving me insane
Kiss me once more
That's another thing I like you for
I like it, I like it
I like the funny feeling being here with you
And I like it more with every day
And I like it always hearing you say
You're likin' it too, you're likin' it too
Do that again
You're driving me insane
Kiss me once more
That's another thing I like you for
I like it, I like it
I like the funny feeling being here with you
And I like it more with every day
And I like it always hearing you say
You're likin' it too, you're likin' it too
Whoa oh, I like it
Are you likin' it too?
Songwriter: Mitch Murray
Publishing Information: ©1963 Laurie 3196 (US)/Columbia (EMI). All rights reserved.
Live performances
- Main article: Available recordings of "I Like It"
- Main article: List of dates where "I Like It" was played
