My Girl

Donnie Iris

About My Girl

"My Girl" is a song by American rock musician Donnie Iris from his 1981 album King Cool. The song was released as a single the following year and reached #25 on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was his highest charting hit single, the last of three which reached the Top 40.


Year:
1981
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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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Donnie Iris

Donnie Iris (born Dominic Ierace on February 28, 1943) is an American rock musician known for his work with The Jaggerz and Wild Cherry during the 1970s, and for his solo albums during the 1980s. He wrote the #2 Billboard hit, "The Rapper", with the Jaggerz and was a member of Wild Cherry after the group had a #1 hit with "Play That Funky Music." more »

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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.
Release Date
The song was released in 1982 as a part of Iris's album "The High and the Mighty".
Album Success
"The High and the Mighty" was the third studio album of Iris which peaked at number 180 on the Billboard 200.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "My Girl" represent a romantic devotion to a woman, showing the common theme of love found in many of Iris's songs.
Music Video
Donnie Iris released a music video for the song "My Girl", which showcased the 80s aesthetics, common in videos of that era.
Background
The song was written by Donnie Iris and Mark Avsec, his longtime collaborator.
Reception
"My Girl" was well-received by fans and contributed in cementing Iris's status as a rock artist in the 80s.
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.
Band Members
The song also featured other members of the band "The Cruisers", including Marty Lee Hoenes, Paul Goll, Kevin Valentine, and Albritton McClain.
Influences
Iris's style, showcased in "My Girl", was heavily influenced by artists such as the Beatles, Rolling Stones, and The Who.
Not to be confused
This song is not to be confused with other songs titled "My Girl" by other famous artists like The Temptations.
Cover versions
Although "My Girl" is not as popular as his biggest hit "Ah! Leah!", it has been covered by some local bands, showing its enduring appeal.
Current State
Though 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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