The Partridge Family (September 10, 1971) – "I Woke Up In Love This Morning" b/w "Twenty Four Hours a Day" Format: United Kingdom
Released on 10 September 1971, I Woke Up In Love This Morning represents The Partridge Family at the height of their early‑1970s television‑driven popularity. Bright, melodic, and built around David Cassidy’s warm lead vocal, the single captures the group’s signature bubblegum‑pop sound. Issued on Bell Records, the track followed the major success of I Think I Love You and continued the group’s presence across radio and TV.
Produced and arranged by Wes Farrell, the single features David Cassidy on lead vocals, supported by studio musicians typical of Bell Records’ early‑1970s pop output. The recording reflects the polished, upbeat production style associated with the group’s television and commercial releases.
STYLE & THEMES
The A‑side delivers a cheerful bubblegum‑pop arrangement with catchy hooks and a feel‑good tone. The B‑side, Twenty Four Hours a Day, maintains the group’s melodic pop sensibility with a similarly upbeat, radio‑friendly sound.
TRACK‑BY‑TRACK NOTES
• I Woke Up In Love This Morning — A bright, melodic bubblegum‑pop track featuring David Cassidy’s lead vocal and Wes Farrell’s polished production.
• Twenty Four Hours a Day — A complementary B‑side continuing the group’s early‑1970s pop style.
RELEASE HISTORY
Released 10 September 1971 in the UK as a 7" vinyl single on Bell Records. Catalogue numbers BELL 1173 / BELL 1190. Issued in a standard Bell company sleeve typical of the era. Promo copies also circulated. International releases followed across multiple territories.
PERSONNEL
The Partridge Family — performance David Cassidy — lead vocals
Wes Farrell — production, arrangement
Artist: The Partridge Family
Title: I Woke Up In Love This Morning Label: Bell Records
Country: United Kingdom Catalogue: BELL 1173 / BELL 1190 Date: September 10, 1971
Format: 7" Single
Tracklist (7"):
A — I Woke Up In Love This Morning
B — Twenty Four Hours a Day
Notes: Issued in a standard Bell company sleeve. Silver‑grey Bell Records label with black text and logo. Promo copies also issued. International variants released across USA, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, South Africa, and Spain.
SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia. BBC Official Charts
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