Shoop Shoop Song (It's In

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"The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss)" is a song written and composed by Rudy Clark. It was first released as a single in 1963 by Merry Clayton that did not chart. The song was made a hit a year later when recorded by Betty Everett, who hit No. 1 on the Cashbox magazine R&B charts with it in 1964. Recorded by dozens of artists and groups around the world in the decades since, the song became an international hit once again when remade by Cher in 1990.


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Cher ( /ˈʃɛər/; born Cherilyn Sarkisian; May 20, 1946) is an American singer and actress. A major figure for over five decades in popular culture, she is often referred to as the Goddess of Pop for having first brought the sense of female autonomy and self-actualization into the entertainment industry. She is known for her distinctive contralto and for having worked in various areas of entertainment, as well as for continuously reinventing both her music and image, the latter of which has caused controversy. more »

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Genre
The "Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss)" is classified under the Pop and R&B genre.
Release Highlight
The song was released as the lead single from Cher's 20th album, "Love Hurts" in the UK in 1990.
Original Version
While Cher made the song popular, it's originally a song written and composed by Rudy Clark and was first recorded as "It's in His Kiss" by Betty Everett in 1963.
Chart Performance
Cher's version was a massive hit, peaking at number one in the UK Singles Chart for five weeks.
Movie Soundtrack
It gained further popularity when it was featured in the soundtrack of the 1990 film "Mermaids," in which Cher starred.
Cover Version
Cher's rendition of the song is a cover version. A number of artists have recorded it before her, including Linda Lewis and Kate Taylor.
Music Video
In the music video, Cher and her backup singers are seen performing the song in a traditional American diner. Her 'Mermaids' co-stars Winona Ryder and Christina Ricci also make cameo appearances in the video.
Reissues
Because of its popularity, the song has been included in many of Cher's compilation albums, including “The Very Best of Cher” and “Greatest Hits: 1965-1992.”
Critical Reception
The song received mostly positive reviews from music critics, many of whom praised Cher's soulful and impressive vocal performance.
Awards
"The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss)" helped Cher win the Best selling Female Singles Artist at the 1991 UK Brit Awards.

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