Sweet Nothin's
Brenda Lee
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Uh huh, honey alright My baby whispers in my ear Mm sweet nothin's He knows the things I like to hear Mm sweet nothin's Things he wouldn't tell nobody else secret baby I keep them to myself Sweet nothin's um sweet nothin's We walk along hand in hand Mm sweet nothin's Yeah we both understand Mm sweet nothin's Sittin' in a classroom tryin' to read my book my baby gives me that special look Sweet nothin's, mm sweet nothin's Ah, sittin' on my front porch Mm sweet nothin's Well do I love you of course Mm sweet nothin's Mama turned on the front porch light Sayin' come here darlin' that's enough for tonight Sweet nothin's Mm sweet nothin's, sweet nothin's Mm sweet nothin's, sweet nothin's
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Written by: RONNIE SELF
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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11 facts about this song
Historical Context"Sweet Nothin's" is a song by Brenda Lee, an American singer popular in the late 1950s to 1960s. It was released as a single in 1959.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the Decca Records label, a significant record label of the time known for its diverse roster of artists across multiple genres.
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Chart Performance"Sweet Nothin's" is one of Brenda Lee's biggest hits. It reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number twelve on the UK Singles Chart.
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Genre and StyleThe song is characterized by its pop and rock n' roll elements, reflecting the popular music styles of the late 1950s and early 1960s.
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SongwritingThe song was written by Ronnie Self, a notable American rockabilly songwriter.
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Distinctive FeatureBrenda Lee's energetic and expressive vocal performance is a standout aspect of "Sweet Nothin's”, which greatly contributed to its success.
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Live PerformanceBrenda Lee performed "Sweet Nothin's" live on Dick Clark's music variety television program, American Bandstand, helping to further popularize the song.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists over the years, demonstrating its enduring appeal. Some of the notable covers include those by Robert Gordon and Ann-Margret.
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Significance in Career"Sweet Nothin's" helped establish Brenda Lee's early career and remains one of her most recognized songs, despite her eventually coming to be more associated with country music.
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Age FactorAt the time of recording "Sweet Nothin's", Brenda Lee was only 15 years old, hence her nickname 'Little Miss Dynamite'. Her youthful energy added to the charm and attractiveness of the song.
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Album FeatureThe song features on Brenda Lee’s debut studio album, titled "Brenda Lee" (also known as her self-titled album), which was released in 1960.
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