"Sit Down, I Think I Love You" is a 1966 song composed by American singer-songwriter Stephen Stills and originally recorded by American-Canadian rock band Buffalo Springfield. A cover version by The Mojo Men was released as a single in 1967 and reached the U.S. Top 40. Also that year, Australian band The Executives charted in their home country with their version of the song.
Buffalo Springfield version
| "Sit Down, I Think I Love You" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Buffalo Springfield | |
| from the album Buffalo Springfield | |
| Released | December 5, 1966 |
| Genre | Folk rock |
| Length | 2:32 |
| Label | Atco |
| Songwriter(s) | Stephen Stills |
Stephen Stills wrote "Sit Down, I Think I Love You" as a fairly direct love song. It was written prior to the formation of Buffalo Springfield, when Stills had just settled in Los Angeles and had begun writing songs that he felt "were personal statements and had something to say." The song was included on Buffalo Springfield's eponymous debut album, but because Stills had sold the song's publishing rights, he never received any writer's royalties. Allmusic's Matthew Greenwald said the song "showcases Stills' already refined pop moxie and melodic instinct, crossed with a strong folk flavoring." Dave Swanson of Ultimate Classic Rock described it as "pristine folk-rock with a great garage band feel" and ranked it as the ninth best song by Buffalo Springfield.
Chart performance
| Chart (1967) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canadian Singles Chart | 26 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 36 |
| U.S. Cash Box Top 100 | 39 |
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