This song was written by Felix Cavaliere and Eddie Brigati, and originally recorded by The Young Rascals for their 1967 album Groovin’ with a single release in August 1967 affording the group their fourth Top 10 hit peaking at #4 in the U.S.
The Young Rascals’ original version didn’t hit in the UK and the first time it charted was in 1970 when a revival by Dusty Springfield scraped into the charts at #36. Two years later David Cassidy, who was at the time along with The Osmonds the most popular teen idol in the UK, went all the way to the top of the British singles chart with his cover.
Since I have readers from all over the world, I decided to play all three … The Young Rascals, Dusty Springfield, and David Cassidy. I have to confess that my headphones died in the middle of the first version and were still charging, so I did not get to listen to Springfield’s and Cassidy’s versions last night. I love my wireless headphones, but I keep forgetting to charge them! Which version is your favourite?
How Can I Be Sure
The Rascals
How can I be sure in a world that’s constantly changing?
How can I be sure where I stand with you?
Whenever I, whenever I am away from you
I wanna die ’cause you know I wanna stay with you.
How do I know? Maybe you’re trying to use me.
Flying too high can confuse me. Touch me but don’t take me down.
Whenever I, whenever I am away from you
My alibi is telling people I don’t care for you.
Maybe I’m just hanging around with my head up upside down.
It’s a pity, I can’t seem to find someone who’s as pretty
and lovely as you.
How can I be sure? I really really really wanna know.
I really really really wanna know. Oh.
How can I be sure in a world that’s constantly changing?
How can I be sure? I’ll be sure with you.
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Edward J Brigati / Felix Cavaliere
How Can I Be Sure lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
The Young Rascals. I didn’t know other singers did the song.
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I was aware of David Cassidy’s but not the others. I still like the Rascals’ best!
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🙂
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It pains me to say it since I was a Dusty Fan and definitely not a screaming little girl but i’d have to vote for David Cassidy.
Cwtch
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I half expected you to prefer Dusty! Cassidy’s is good, too … my own preference is still the Rascals. Glad you liked the song, at any rate. Also glad to see you’re following again! 😉
Cwtch
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Rascals’ version had a beautiful smooth feel to it, Dusty Springfield never made a bad recording.
Good try Dave’ but ‘not my scene man’.
Another classic choice Jill, I’m just going to drift away on the lyrics
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AHA!!!! Thanks for giving me a suggestion! Glad you liked the song … my favourite is still the Rascals.
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I can remember hear the Rascals drifting out of the radio and I loved it.
But Dusty Springfield is a UK icon (albeit originally an Irish one 😃) so you’ll appreciate it’s in our blood to prefer hers.
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Yeah, that makes sense!
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The Rascals have my vote. Thanks. Jill.
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Mine too!
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😊
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All versions have value but I was a teen in love with David, so…..
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Ahhhhh … that ‘splains that! 😉
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I never evenknew it was covered by anyone. The Rascals are my choice.
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I didn’t either! My choice are the Rascals too.
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