"Yes I Will", also known as "I'll Be True to You", is a song written by

Gerry Goffin Gerald Goffin (February 11, 1939 – June 19, 2014) was an American lyricist. Collaborating initially with his first wife, Carole King, he co-wrote many international pop hits of the early and mid-1960s, including the US No.1 hits " Will You L ...

and Russ Titelman. The song was first recorded in 1964 by British Beat group

the Hollies The Hollies are an English rock and pop band formed in Manchester in 1962. One of the leading British groups of the 1960s and into the mid-1970s, they are known for their distinctive three-part vocal harmony style. Singer Allan Clarke and ...

who released it as a single in January 1965 where it peaked at number 9 in the United Kingdom that April. Two versions of this song were released by the Hollies. An alternate take with prominent acoustic guitars and a different intro was included on the band's 1968

greatest hits A greatest hits album or best-of album is a type of compilation album that collects popular and commercially successful songs by a particular artist or band. While greatest hits albums are typically supported by the artist, they can also be creat ...

album in the UK. While a top 10 hit in the UK, it failed to chart entirely in the US and Canada where it was released two months later on the Imperial and Capitol labels, respectively. It would not see re-release on LP in either of those countries and original copies of the single are scarce.

Cover versions

A version of the song titled "I'll Be True to You" was recorded by

the Monkees The Monkees were an American pop rock band formed in Los Angeles in the mid-1960s. The band consisted of Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones (musician), Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith, and Peter Tork. Spurred by the success of ''The Monkees (TV series), Th ...

and included on their 1966 self-titled debut album. Australian group the Twilights also recorded a version on their eponymous 1966 album.

Charts

References

1965 singles The Hollies songs The Monkees songs Parlophone singles Songs with lyrics by Gerry Goffin Songs written by Russ Titelman 1964 songs Imperial Records singles {{1960s-pop-song-stub