Tina Marie
Perry Como
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(Hip, hop, hoop, oh oh ha ha) (Hip, hop, hoop, oh oh ha ha) Hip, I didn't know lips could kiss (Hip hip) Hop I didn't know eyes could flirt (Hop hop) Hope, I didn't know girls could be Like Tina Marie (Hop hop) Hip I didn't know I could sail (Hip hip) Like a pannyboat in the gale What she's doin' Will be the ruin of me (Oh ho ha ha) Tina, Tina, Tina, Tina ah ha! You sweet little schemer Tina Marie (Tina, Tina Marie) Oh what you do Your brand of voodoo Is too much for me Tina, Tina, Tina, Tina ah ha! Oh how I dream of Stealin' your charms I'm gonna marry you Some day I'll carry you Off in my arms (Oh ho ha ha) Hip, I used to be a good time Joe (Hip hip) Kiss a gal and just let her go (Go go) Hope I really was dealin' free till Tina Marie (Mister Cupid you stacked the deck) (Why'd you throw me a queen by heck) Now she's braggin' She's fixed my wagon for me (Ho ho ha ha) Tina, Tina, Tina, Tina ah ha! You sweet little schemer Tina Marie (Tina, Tina Marie) Oh what you do Your brand of voodoo Is too much for me (Tina, Tina, Tina, Tina, ah ha) (Oh how I dream of) (Stealin' your charms) I'm gonna marry you Some day I'll carry you Off in my arms (Ho, ho) hip, she tells me to jump, an' I jump (Jump, jump) Hoop, she tells me to dance, an' I dance, Gotta listen or get no kissin' from Tina Marie (Hip hip) hip, she really did clip my wings (Clip, clip) hoop, I'm lookin' at weddin' rings Is it human the things she's doin' to me? (Ho, ho, ah, ha) Tina, Tina, Tina, Tina, ah ha! Oh ho, how I dream of stealin' your charms I'm gonna marry us Some day I'll carry you off in my arms Off in my arms Oh ho! ha ha! Tina Marie!
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10 facts about this song
Song ReleaseThe song "Tina Marie" was released in 1955. It was among the top hits of Perry Como.
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SongwritersThis catchy tune was penned by one of the significant lyricists of the 20th century, Bob Merrill.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Tina Marie" had significant chart performance reaching number 4 on the Billboard pop singles chart in 1955.
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Perry Como's albumThis song is among the collection in Perry Como's compilation albums, including "A Perry Como Christmas" and "Saturday Night with Mr. C".
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Genre"Tina Marie" falls under the pop or traditional pop genre. The music of the mid-1950s was largely dominated by traditional pop and Perry Como was among the leading artists of this genre.
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Bob Merrill’s Noteworthy CareerApart from writing this successful song, Bob Merrill has numerous other significant contributions. He was also known for popular Broadway musicals like "Funny Girl".
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Perry Como's StylePerry Como's smooth, velvety voice and relaxed crooning style make his rendition of "Tina Marie" a favorite among the fans of traditional pop music.
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Musical ArrangementRay Charles Singers, a popular choral ensemble, provided the backup vocals for "Tina Marie". Their brilliant harmonization added depth to the song's overall arrangement.
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Significance"Tina Marie" is often considered as a sentimental ballad. The song showcases Perry Como's ability to sing love songs with profound emotion and sincerity.
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LegacyThe song "Tina Marie", like many of Perry Como's hits, continues to be enjoyed by fans of classic pop music till this day. Perry Como's musical legacy and Bob Merrill's lyrical brilliance shine through in this song.
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