My Girl
Donnie Iris
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Hey I'm a lucky guy I got her by my side Sunday afternoon I'll take her for a ride Downtown all around town Where everyone can see This pretty thing She belongs to me [Chorus] She's my baby She's driving me crazy She's got something I want you to see Come on and show me Show me a woman with a heart on fire Oh show me Show me a woman with a burning desire You gotta show me Show me a woman of the world Oh and I'll show you my girl I never knew how happy I could be I'm digging her and the woman's digging me Oh what a day Got loving on my mind Later on tonight She'll let me know that I'm her baby She's driving me crazy She's got something I want you to see Come on and show me Show me a woman with a heart on fire Please show me Show me a woman with a burning desire You gotta show me Show me a woman of the world Oh and I'll show you my girl I'll show you my girl (I'm so crazy) Now some folks say I'm crazy about the lady And I may be Everybody is trying to clue me She's a floozy and she'll use me (You'd be crazy) You'd be crazy about her kissing If you knew of the loving you're missing When I'm holding her tight Yeah, I'm crazy all right And there's nothing I'd rather be [Chorus]
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Written by: DONNIE IERACE, MARK AVSEC
Lyrics © LAWRENCE LIGHTER ATTORNEY AT LAW, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Genre"My Girl" is a power pop and rock song by American artist Donnie Iris.
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Release DateThe song was released in 1982 as a part of Iris's album "The High and the Mighty".
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Album Success"The High and the Mighty" was the third studio album of Iris which peaked at number 180 on the Billboard 200.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "My Girl" represent a romantic devotion to a woman, showing the common theme of love found in many of Iris's songs.
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Music VideoDonnie Iris released a music video for the song "My Girl", which showcased the 80s aesthetics, common in videos of that era.
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BackgroundThe song was written by Donnie Iris and Mark Avsec, his longtime collaborator.
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Reception"My Girl" was well-received by fans and contributed in cementing Iris's status as a rock artist in the 80s.
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Live Performances"My Girl" has been a staple in Iris's live sets and is enjoyed by fans for its catchy tune and inspiring lyrics.
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Band MembersThe song also featured other members of the band "The Cruisers", including Marty Lee Hoenes, Paul Goll, Kevin Valentine, and Albritton McClain.
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InfluencesIris's style, showcased in "My Girl", was heavily influenced by artists such as the Beatles, Rolling Stones, and The Who.
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Not to be confusedThis song is not to be confused with other songs titled "My Girl" by other famous artists like The Temptations.
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Cover versionsAlthough "My Girl" is not as popular as his biggest hit "Ah! Leah!", it has been covered by some local bands, showing its enduring appeal.
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Current StateThough Donnie Iris is not as popular today, "My Girl" remains a classic in power pop and 80s rock, steadily gaining new listeners.
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