Ah! Leah!
Donnie Iris
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Leah It's been a long, long time You're such a sight You're looking better than a body has a right to Don't you know we're playing with the fire But we can stop this burning desire Leah Ah! Leah! Here we go again Ah! Leah! Is it ever gonna end? Ah! Leah! Here we go again Ah! Leah! I see your lips And I wonder who's been kissing them I never knew how badly I was missing them We both know we're never going to make it But when we touch We never have to fake it Leah Ah! Leah! Here we go again Ah! Leah! Is it ever gonna end? Ah! Leah! Here we go again Ah! Leah! We ain't learned our lesson yet Baby, it's no good We're just asking for trouble I can touch you But I don't know how to love you It ain't no use We're headed for disaster Our minds said no But our hearts were talking faster Leah Ah! Leah! Here we go again Ah! Leah! Here we go again Ah! Leah! Leah, Leah, Leah Ah! Leah! Here we go again Ah! Leah! Leah We're never, ever, ever gonna make it, yeah Ah! Leah! Here we go again Ah! Leah! We're never gonna make it Ah! Leah!
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Written by: DONNIE IERACE, MARK AVSEC
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Origin"Ah! Leah!" is an iconic song by "Donnie Iris," a distinguished American rock musician. It was famously known as Donnie's breakout solo hit after leaving the band Wild Cherry.
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Release and PopularityIt was released in 1980 and became one of the defining pieces of the decade's music scene. The song peaked at #29 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it a significant commercial success.
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AlbumThe song is part of the album "Back on the Streets," which was Donnie Iris's debut solo album, signifying a notable milestone in his musical journey.
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Genre"Ah! Leah!" is noted for its pop-rock synth-driven sound, representative of the era's trends, blending new wave, power pop, and a taste of classic rock.
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SongwritingThe song was co-written by Donnie Iris and Mark Avsec, who was a key collaborator and bandmate from Iris's time in the group Wild Cherry.
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Live Performances"Ah! Leah!" is still a regular feature in Donnie Iris's live performances due to its enduring popularity, signifying its lasting impact on his music career.
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Musical InfluenceMany critics and fans alike consider "Ah! Leah!" as an unsung classic of early 80s rock, shaping the sound of many rock and pop-rock bands to emerge in the following years.
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Music Video"Ah! Leah!" is also known for its surreal and psychedelic music video, which was quite innovative and unique for its time.
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RecognitionIn 1981, Iris was named Best National Male Vocalist by the Billboard Magazine for his performance in "Ah! Leah!".
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Cultural SignificanceThe song's famous chorus and catchy melody have ingrained it into popular culture, and it continues to be covered, sampled, and played on classic rock radio worldwide.
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