Judy
The Pipettes
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I knew a girl and her name was Judy She used to do things I thought were rude But I never said anything to her face 'Cause my friends thought she'd kick my arse all over the place Used to think she was kinda cool (Kind of cool) Saw her walking all around the school (Around the school) All the older boys would stop and turn their heads All the older girls wished that she was dead Judy, what you gonna do When you're older and no one wants to know ya? I will look out for you if you will look out for me I know I'm not as hard as you But I think I can see right through you Now me and Judy we're the best of pals (Best of pals) She took me dancing to the early hours (The early hours) And she showed me things I've never seen Mum always asked me where I'd been when I'm with Judy, what you gonna do When you're older and no one wants to know ya? I will look out for you if you will look out for me I know I'm not as hard as you But I think I can see right through you When you go home at night Are you still looking for a fight? You know you're mum is not that mean? But still you want to rip out her spleen Judy, what you gonna do When you're older and no one wants to know ya? I will look out for you if you will look out for me I know I'm not as hard as you But I think I can see right through you What's in your head?
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Written by: GEOFF STEPHENS, LES REED
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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13 facts about this song
Genre"Judy" is a pop song by The Pipettes, representing the classic style of the band which heavily draws from 1950s and 1960s pop music.
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Release & AlbumThe song was released on 20th July 2006 as the lead single from their debut album "We Are The Pipettes."
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Band MembersAt the time of the release of "Judy," The Pipettes consisted of three members: Gwenno Saunders, RiotBecki, and Rosay.
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A Side and B Side"Judy" was released as a double A-side single along with "Dirty Mind."
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Influence of Girl GroupsThe song "Judy" reflects The Pipettes' love for girl-group pop from the 1960s. Their harmonious vocals and retro style harken back to groups like The Shirelles and The Ronettes.
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Song ThemeThe song is typically interpreted as being about a girl who falls in love with the wrong guy, which adds into The Pipettes' commentary on romantic love and its complications.
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Writing CreditThe members of The Pipettes, along with band member Monster Bobby contributed to the writing of "Judy."
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Hit ChartsThe song charted in the UK at number 31 and stayed on the chart for 3 weeks.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Judy" sees The Pipettes in a typical British seaside setting, reinforcing the group's British identity and retro aesthetic.
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Live PerformanceThe group has performed "Judy" on several notable platforms including The Charlotte Church Show in 2006. The song has become a fan favorite during concerts.
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RemixJudith Priest's remix of "Judy" is a popular version of the song known for its unique blend of pop with slight electronic elements.
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Notable Cover"Judy" was covered by the Canadian indie pop group Sexsmith and Kerr in 2007.
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LabelThe song was released by the indie label Memphis Industries, which also handles bands such as The Go! Team and Field Music.
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