Gee Whiz (Look At His Eyes)
Carla Thomas
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Gee whiz, look at his eyes Gee whiz, how they hypnotize He's got everything a girl could want Man, oh, man, what a prize Oh oh Gee whiz, he's all the joy Gee whiz, I could find in a boy He's awful nice, its paradise I hope I'm not his decoy Heaven up above knows how much I love that gentle soul Angels sing of a love like this I hope our love will grow and grow Oh, gee whiz, I love that guy Gee whiz, my, my, oh my There are things we could do I could say I love you But all I can say is Gee whiz
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Written by: Carla Thomas
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10 facts about this song
Song Identity"Gee Whiz (Look at His Eyes)" is a soulful ballad by American singer Carla Thomas, released in 1961.
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Creation YearThis song, a notable entry in the rhythm and blues genre, was written by Carla Thomas when she was just a high school student, approximately around 1958 or 1959.
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Record Label"Gee Whiz (Look at His Eyes)" was released under the Atlantic Records label, making Thomas the label's first Southern soul singer.
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Song RankingThis song is one of Thomas's best-known hits; it reached number five on the Billboard Pop chart and number two on the R&B chart.
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Family Ties in MusicCarla Thomas comes from a musical family; her father, Rufus Thomas, was a noted Memphis soul singer.
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Remarkable AchievementEven though Thomas was only a teenager when she recorded "Gee Whiz (Look at His Eyes)," her soulful composition managed to compete with established adult artists on the charts.
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Billboard Hot 100 History"Gee Whiz" holds an incredible place in Billboard Hot 100 history; it was one of the first records by a female artist to reach the Top 10 in the chart's first year.
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Inspiring OthersThe song has been covered by several artists, including Dionne Warwick, Bernadette Peters, and Linda Ronstadt, proving its timelessness and broad appeal.
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Album SuccessThe success of the single "Gee Whiz (Look at His Eyes)" led to the release of Thomas's debut album "Gee Whiz," which climbed to number 20 on the album chart.
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Lasting ImpactEven after several decades, "Gee Whiz (Look at His Eyes)" remains one of Carla Thomas's most enduring hits, underlining her influence as a pioneer of the Memphis soul sound.
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