Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss)
Betty Everett
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Does he love me, I want to know How can I tell if he loves me so Is it in his eyes, oh no you'll be deceived Is it in his eyes, oh no you'll make believe If you want to know, if he loves you so It's in his kiss That's where it is, oh yeah Or is it in his face, oh no it's just his charm In his warm embrace, oh no that's just his arm If you want to know, if he loves you so It's in his kiss That's where it is, oh it's in his kiss That's where it is, oh-oh Kiss him and squeeze him tight And find out what you want to know If it's love, if it really is It's there in his kiss How 'bout the way he acts, oh no that's not the way And you're not listening to all I say If you want to know, if he loves you so It's in his kiss, that's where it is Oh yeah it's in his kiss, that's where it is Oh-oh, kiss him and squeeze him tight And find out what you want to know If it's love, if it really is It's there in his kiss How 'bout the way he acts, oh no that's not the way And you're not listening to all I say If you want to know, if he loves you so It's in his kiss That's where it is, oh yeah it's in his kiss That's where it is, oh it's in his kiss
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Written by: Rudy Clark
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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14 facts about this song
Song Information"The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss)" is a popular song written and composed by Rudy Clark in 1963.
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Artist BackgroundPerformed by Betty Everett, an American soul singer and pianist, who had significant fame in the mid- and late-1960s.
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Song DataEverett's recording of "The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss)" reached number one on the Cashbox magazine R&B charts and number six on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Notable CoversThe famous song has been covered by multiple artists in the decades since its original release, including a version by Cher in 1990, which became a huge international hit.
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Song ThemeThe song's main theme revolves around a woman's search for signs of love in a man's actions and especially his kiss.
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Film SoundtrackThe song became popular again in the 90s due to its inclusion on the soundtrack of the film "Mermaids", starring Cher and Winona Ryder.
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Crossover AppealThough initially a hit on R&B charts, the piece also scored successes on pop charts, extending its appeal to a wider audience.
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Song MessageThe song is considered a classic and is recognized for its empowering message to women to trust their instincts.
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Pop Culture InfluenceThe mnemonic 'shoop shoop' sound has permeated pop culture and has been used in various contexts beyond the original song.
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LegacyThough Betty Everett had other hits, "The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss)" remains her most recognized and enduring single.
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Live PerformancesEverett's standout performance of the song on American Bandstand helped elevate her profile and the song's popularity during its release.
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Music AwardsCher's cover of "The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss)" won the Brit Award for Best International Breakthrough Act in 1992.
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Song CompositionThe song is notable for its catchy, repetitive chorus and its memorable, tuneful melody.
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LyricsThe lyrics of the song were considered slightly risqué for the time given their innuendo and direct addressing of physical affection.
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