Would You...? (Touch and Go song)


"Would You...?" is a song by British electronic group Touch and Go, released on 26 October 1998 in the United Kingdom. The song reached the number-three spot on the UK Singles Chart and became a hit in Europe, reaching the top 10 in seven countries. It was also a top-five hit in New Zealand, where it peaked at number four in early 1999. The track is marked by its distinctive sampling of a woman's voice saying "I've noticed you around / I find you very attractive / Would you go to bed with me?". The lyrics - with almost identical wording - were originally used as part of a psychological study conducted in 1978.

Critical reception

Music & Media wrote about the song: "When an unknown girl singer meets up with an obscure soundtrack producer, what do you get? In this case, the answer is a ditty boasting some rather raunchy lyrics, driven by a jazzy beat and an absolutely irresistible trumpet part. However, the main asset of Would You...? is an absolute killer hook, which goes some way to making it one the best pop singles of the year."

As a soundtrack

The Peruvian TV channel Andina de Televisión, through its extinct gossip program Magaly Teve, used it for its section of bloopers that end with the Crazy Seal breaks TVs, and an instrumental version sounds, created by the Peruvian producer and singer Carlos Figueroa which also makes different versions of the song of Phone Gossip. Previously, the original version was used.

Track listing

12" single
CD single
  1. "Would You...?"
  2. "Would You...?"
  3. "Would You...?"

    Charts and certifications

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Chart Position
Europe 81
Switzerland 25

Certifications

In popular culture

"Would You...?" has been included on television show soundtracks such as G String Divas and the cult British series As If. The track has also been sampled for San Pellegrino, Carlsberg, and Nokia advertisements.