He's So Shy

The Pointer Sisters

About He's So Shy

"He's So Shy" is a song recorded by American vocal group The Pointer Sisters for their seventh studio album Special Things (1980). Written, as "She's So Shy" and intended for Leo Sayer, in December 1979 by Tom Snow and Cynthia Weil, "He's So Shy" was released as the lead single from Special Things on July 23, 1980, by the Planet label. "He's So Shy"'s fusion of classic girl group pop, new wave-styled dance music and R&B proved the right combination to effect a top-ten comeback for the sisters, the single reaching a Billboard Hot 100 peak of number three that October. "He's So Shy" set the prototype of the trademark Pointer Sisters sound which would afford the group its career peak in 1983–84 with their Break Out album. 


Year:
1980
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When I first saw him standin' there
I longed to speak but did not care
Something inside whispered to me
You'd better move in carefully

And then he smiled and turned away
That told me all he could not say
That's when I knew
He wanted me too
But I had to do some breakin' through

He's so shy
He's so shy
That sweet little boy who caught my eye
He's so shy
He's so shy
And he's much too good to let get by, oh yes he is

Now holding him gently through the night
Nothin' has ever felt so right
And I'm so glad I took the time
That I had to take to make him mine

He can still do things to my heart
Just like he did right from the start
Each time I see
That quality
That never stops attracting me

He's so shy (so good looking)
He's so shy (he really got me going)
That sweet little boy who caught my eye
He's so shy (I'm so glad I got to know him)
He's so shy ('cause he's one in a million)
And I'll love him until the day I die
Oh, yes I will

He's so shy (that's why I love my baby)
He's so shy (you know he's driving me crazy)
That sweet little boy who caught my eye
He's so shy (I've got a long time to know him)
He's so shy (I'm so glad I got to show him)
That I'll love him until the day I die, oh yeah
He's so shy
Oooh-wee, oooh-wee, baby
He's so shy
Oooh-wee, oooh-wee, baby
He's so shy
Oooh-wee, oooh-wee, baby
He's so shy

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The Pointer Sisters

The Pointer Sisters are an American R&B recording act from Oakland, California that achieved mainstream success during the 1970s and 1980s. Spanning over three decades, their repertoire has included such diverse genres as pop, disco, jazz, electronic music, bebop, blues, soul, funk, dance, country and rock. more »

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Written by: TOM SNOW, CYNTHIA WEIL

Lyrics © DYAD Music Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, KAREN SCHAUBEN PUBLISHING ADMINISTRATION

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12 facts about this song

Song Release
Released in June 1980, "He's So Shy" is one of the most popular songs by The Pointer Sisters.
Chart Performance
The song reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 10 on the Billboard R&B chart, becoming an instant commercial success.
Album Contribution
"He's So Shy" is a featured track on The Pointer Sisters' seventh studio album, titled "Special Things."
Song Creators
The song was penned by Tom Snow, a famous songwriter, and Cynthia Weil, an accomplished lyricist.
Song Theme
The song's lyrics revolve around a woman who is infatuated with a shy man, expressing feelings of affection and intrigue.
Turning Point
"He's So Shy" is considered the song that propelled The Pointer Sisters into the pop music mainstream, cementing their status as one of the most successful female groups of the era.
Grammy Award
The Pointer Sisters were nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for the song "He's So Shy" in 1981.
Music Video Production
The music video for "He's So Shy" was directed by Bruce Gowers, who has also directed music videos for artists like Queen and Rod Stewart.
Global Popularity
Not only was the song a hit in the US, but it also achieved success globally, reaching the top 10 in several international charts.
Music Style
"He's So Shy" is often classified under the pop and adult contemporary genres, reflecting the group's versatility.
Song Cover
The song has been covered by several artists, including American Idol contestant Diana DeGarmo and Japanese pop singer Mayo Okamoto.
Cynthia Weil
"He's So Shy" was one of the many successful songs written by Cynthia Weil, who is also famous for writing songs for artists such as Elvis Presley and Dolly Parton.

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