"I Think I Love You" is a song by Tony Romeo, written as the debut single for fictional musical TV family the Partridge Family, released in August 1970, a month prior to the debut of the ABC-TV musical sitcom The Partridge Family starring Shirley Jones and featuring David Cassidy, both of whom appear on the record, with Cassidy as lead vocalist. The single topped Billboard's Hot 100 for three weeks in November and December 1970 and later was certified by NARM as the best-selling single of 1970.[3]
The single also reached number one in Canada on the RPM 100 national Top Singles chart in November 1970,[4] and in 1971 peaked at number one in Australia.
Cash Box said of the song that "attractive sound side and material curries favorable attention from all types of pop programmers."[8]
Four million copies of the single release were sold.[9]
The Partridge Family version of the song is used prominently throughout the 2020 DreamWorks Animation film The Croods: A New Age, with a cover version by Tenacious D being performed during the film's ending credits.
In 1971 American singer Andy Williams released Love Story, an album made up almost entirely of cover versions. His own version of “I Think I Love You” was included on the album. Confusingly, the album was retitled Home Lovin’ Man for its UK release, and an entirely different album with the title “Love Story” made an appearance there.
In 1991, Anglo-American alternative rock band Voice of the Beehive recorded "I Think I Love You" for their second studio album, Honey Lingers (1991). Issued through London Records, it was released as the second single from the album on September 16, 1991, and was produced by Don Was. Their version of the song peaked at number 25 on the UK Singles Chart in October 1991. The single also reached number 12 on the Australian Singles Chart in March 1992.
^Billboard Staff (October 19, 2023). "The 500 Best Pop Songs: Staff List". Billboard. Retrieved February 11, 2024. A big-chorus baroque pop hit credited to a fictional singing family based on the Cowsills, with teen heartthrob David Cassidy handing lead vocals.
^Erlewine, Stephen Thomas (January 1, 1997). "Various Artists - Have a Nice Day, Super Hits of the '70s". In Bogdanov, Vladimir; Erlewine, Michael; Erlewine, Stephen Thomas; Unterberger, Richie; Woodstra, Chris (eds.). AllMusic Guide to Rock. San Francisco: Miller Freeman, Inc. p. 1074.
^C'mon, Get Happy...Fear and Loathing on the Partridge Family Bus, p. 92
^I Think I Love You (UK cassette single sleeve). Voice of the Beehive. London Records. 1991. LONCS 308, 869526.4.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
^I Think I Love You (Australasian CD single liner notes). Voice of the Beehive. London Records, Polydor Records. 1991. 869 526-2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
^I Think I Love You (UK 12-inch single sleeve). Voice of the Beehive. London Records. 1991. LONX 308, 869527.1.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
^I Think I Love You (UK CD single liner notes). Voice of the Beehive. London Records. 1991. LONCD 308, 869527.2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
