Dedicated to the One I Love

A cover version recorded by American girl group the Shirelles This version was re-released in 1961 and reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number two on Billboards Hot R&B Sides. The song was subsequently included on their 1961 album ''Tonight's the Night''. In Canada, the re-release reached number 13. ==The Mamas & the Papas version==

In 1967, a subsequent and slightly more popular cover version by the Mamas & the Papas The group appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1967 to perform both this song and the single to follow, "Creeque Alley". Although the single has a running time of 2:56, and the group performed the song in its entirety, edited versions of the song appear on internet video sites with a much shorter running time. In popular culture DTV, in 1984, set the Mamas & the Papas version of the song to Sleeping Beauty and was featured on the VHS ''DTV: Groovin' for a 60's Afternoon''. The song was featured in a 2025 trailer for the British soap opera EastEnders, which promoted the long-awaited return of Zoe Slater (Michelle Ryan). The trailer showcased Zoe’s reunion with her mother Kat Moon (Jessie Wallace) after two decades apart. The song also appeared in the 8th episode of the 6th season of Canadian hit TV comedy Schitt's Creek, closing out the episode as Alexis Rose (Annie Murphy) and Ted Mullens (Dustin Milligan) share an important moment in their romantic relationship. Personnel According to the AFM contract sheet, the following musicians played on the track. • John Phillips – session leader; guitar • Hal Blaine – contractor; drums • Gary Coleman – percussion • Bones Howe • Larry Knechtel – keyboards • Joe Osborn – bass guitar • Denny Doherty – vocals • Tommy Tedesco – guitars Charts ==Other versions==

• 1965: Johnny Preston released a version of the song as the B-side of his single "Running Bear '65". • 1965: Reparata and the Delrons covered the song on their LP Whenever a Teenager Cries. • 1967: Kameleoni covered the song, making it the title track of their second EP. • 1967: The Lettermen released a version of the song on their album Spring! • 1968: The O'Kaysions released a version of the song on their debut album, Girl Watcher and as the B-side of their single, "Love Machine". • 1972: The Temprees' version reached number 17 on Billboards Soul Singles chart and number 93 on the Billboard Hot 100. • 1973: Ruben and the Jets released it on their album For Real! • 1981: Bernadette Peters recorded a version, which reached number 65 on the Billboard Hot 100. • 1993: Laura Nyro included the song as a part of a medley paired with "I'm So Proud" on her album Walk the Dog and Light the Light • 1994: Bitty McLean recorded a reggae remake, which reached number 6 on the UK Singles Chart. • 1996: Linda Ronstadt made it the title song of her album Dedicated to the One I Love. • 1998: Tanya Stephens included the song on her album Ruff Rider. • 2000: Holly Cole included the song on her album Romantically Helpless. • 2001: Rosie & the Originals recorded an a cappella version for their album Angel Baby Revisited. • 2007: Renée Geyer recorded a version on her album Dedicated. • 2013: Wilson Phillips included it on their album Dedicated. ==References==