Real Good Looking Boy
The Who
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When I think back to the first time in my childhood When I saw that face I thought right then, 'That's a real good looking boy' I saw myself in the mirror in profile for the first time I thought, 'Hey! That's a real good looking boy' And I felt then that I moved With all those lucky bucks and angels High in the theatre In the sky So I ran to my mother I said, 'Mom take a look at me Have you ever seen a teen Fly so high?' That's a real good looking boy That's a real good looking boy She said, 'Son, well, you know, you're an ugly boy. You don't really look like him In this long line There's been some real strange genes You've got 'em all You've got 'em all With some extras thrown in' That's a real good looking boy That's a real good looking boy That's a real good looking boy That's a real good looking boy Wise men say Only fools, only fools rush in But I, I can't help Falling in love, in love with you Now I'm here with you little darling And you say, 'You're beautiful as you are' And I've managed somehow to survive You arrived in my life like a fragrance You helped me find a way to laugh Now I know where my so-called beauty lies God gave him a face Then he gave me something above God gave me a grace Then he gave me your sweet, sweet, sweet love You make me feel like I'm a real good looking boy I feel I'm a real good looking boy That's a real good looking boy That's a real good looking boy
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Written by: PETER DENNIS BLANDFOR TOWNSHEND, LUIGI CREATORE, GEORGE DAVID WEISS, HUGO PERETTI
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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8 facts about this song
Song Origins"Real Good Looking Boy" was a track written by Pete Townshend and vocalist Roger Daltrey, members of The Who. It was released as part of the compilation album "Then and Now" in 2004.
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Elvis TributeSome parts of the song, particularly lyrics concerning a conversation between a child and his mother, are considered a tribute to the iconic artist Elvis Presley. Upon release, it coincided with the 50th anniversary of Elvis Presley's first record.
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Unreleased TracksThe song is among music tracks that the rock band never released on their studio albums. It was released on a compilation album that incorporated new songs and hits from the band's earlier years.
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Thematic Content"Real Good Looking Boy" has lyrics that explore themes of self-esteem, unrequited love, and the reassurance of beauty not being a sole defining factor of character.
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Musical StructureThe song's musical structure follows the same style as the rest of The Who's music, showcasing their signature moves such as loud and bold synthesizer addition and energetic guitar solos.
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Unique Creation"Real Good Looking Boy" is unique as it is one of the few songs where Roger Daltrey took part in the songwriting process.
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Limited Live PerformanceThe song was performed only a limited number of times in live concerts, with Roger Daltrey defined it as one of his favorites to perform due to its touching and personal nature.
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Record BreakingUpon release, the song charted and broke records in the United Kingdom, peaking at number 17 on the official singles chart.
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