Gee Whiz (Look at His Eyes)

Carla Thomas

About Gee Whiz (Look at His Eyes)

"Gee Whiz (Look at His Eyes)" is a song written and performed by Carla Thomas. It reached #5 on the U. S. R&B chart and #10 on the U. S. pop chart in 1961. It was featured on her 1961 album Gee Whiz. The song was produced by Chips Moman. The song ranked #62 on Billboard magazine's Top 100 singles of 1961.


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1961
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Gee whiz, look at his eyes 
Gee whiz, how they hypnotize 
He's got everything a girl could want 
Man, oh, man, what a prize 
Oh oh 

Gee whiz, he's all the joy 
Gee whiz, I could find in a boy 
He's awful nice, its paradise 
I hope I'm not his decoy 

Heaven up above knows how much 
I love that gentle soul 
Angels sing of a love like this 
I hope our love will grow and grow 

Oh, gee whiz, I love that guy 
Gee whiz, my, my, oh my 
There are things we could do 
I could say I love you 
But all I can say is
Gee whiz

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Carla Thomas

Carla Thomas (born December 21, 1942, Memphis, Tennessee) is an American singer, who is often referred to as the Queen of Memphis Soul. She is the daughter of Rufus Thomas. more »

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Written by: Carla Thomas

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10 facts about this song

Song Identity
"Gee Whiz (Look at His Eyes)" is a soulful ballad by American singer Carla Thomas, released in 1961.
Creation Year
This song, a notable entry in the rhythm and blues genre, was written by Carla Thomas when she was just a high school student, approximately around 1958 or 1959.
Record Label
"Gee Whiz (Look at His Eyes)" was released under the Atlantic Records label, making Thomas the label's first Southern soul singer.
Song Ranking
This song is one of Thomas's best-known hits; it reached number five on the Billboard Pop chart and number two on the R&B chart.
Family Ties in Music
Carla Thomas comes from a musical family; her father, Rufus Thomas, was a noted Memphis soul singer.
Remarkable Achievement
Even though Thomas was only a teenager when she recorded "Gee Whiz (Look at His Eyes)," her soulful composition managed to compete with established adult artists on the charts.
Billboard Hot 100 History
"Gee Whiz" holds an incredible place in Billboard Hot 100 history; it was one of the first records by a female artist to reach the Top 10 in the chart's first year.
Inspiring Others
The song has been covered by several artists, including Dionne Warwick, Bernadette Peters, and Linda Ronstadt, proving its timelessness and broad appeal.
Album Success
The success of the single "Gee Whiz (Look at His Eyes)" led to the release of Thomas's debut album "Gee Whiz," which climbed to number 20 on the album chart.
Lasting Impact
Even after several decades, "Gee Whiz (Look at His Eyes)" remains one of Carla Thomas's most enduring hits, underlining her influence as a pioneer of the Memphis soul sound.

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