O What a Thrill

Jesse Winchester

About O What a Thrill

"O What a Thrill" is a song written by Jesse Winchester. It was originally recorded by James House for his 1989 self-titled debut album. It was later released as a single by American country music group The Mavericks. It was released in May 1994 as the second single from the album What a Crying Shame. The song reached number 18 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. The Mavericks' version features House on backing vocals.


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Oh girl, any moment I may kiss your lips
Oh, it's been a while since I felt like this
Oh girl, please don't refuse me
Oh, I'm so scared you will

Oh, what a thrill
Oh, what a thrill
Stars in the sky
Stars stand still
Oh, what a thrill

Woman, words fail me, your skin is sweet and warm
I want to console you and hold you in my arms
Oh, once you, you were my baby
Oh, you're my, my baby still

Oh, what a thrill
Oh, what a thrill
Stars in the sky
Stars stand still
Oh, what a thrill

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Oh, what a thrill
Oh, what a thrill
Oh, what a thrill
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Jesse Winchester

Jesse Winchester (born James Ridout Winchester; May 17, 1944) is an American musician and songwriter who was born and raised in the southern United States. To avoid the Vietnam War draft he moved to Canada in 1967, which is where and when he began his career as a solo artist. His highest charting recordings were of his own tunes, "Yankee Lady" in 1970 and "Say What" in 1981. He became a Canadian citizen in 1973, gained amnesty in the U.S. in 1977 and resettled there in 2002. more »

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10 facts about this song

Songwriter and Singer
"O What a Thrill" is a song written by Jesse Winchester, a renowned American-Canadian musician and songwriter.
Released by The Mavericks
Jesse wrote the song, but it was really popularized when it was covered by The Mavericks.
Album Inclusion
The song is included in The Mavericks' album "What a Crying Shame", which was released in 1994.
Chart Position
Upon its release, "O What a Thrill" reached No. 18 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
Signature Style
The song is well-regarded for mixing diverse influences like country, Latin, rockabilly, and pop – a signature style of The Mavericks.
Award Nominated
The album containing the song, "What a Crying Shame", was nominated for a Grammy Award.
Jesse's Songwriting
"O What a Thrill" is an example of Jesse Winchester's simple yet deeply meaningful approach to songwriting.
Audience Reaction
The track is popular among fans and often gets a strong positive reaction during live performances.
Music Video
The music video for "O What a Thrill" features the band playing the song with spirited performance.
Legacy
Despite not being written by them, it’s considered one of The Mavericks' classic songs.

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