Ooh Boy
Rose Royce
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Ooh boy I love you so never ever, ever Gonna let you go once I get my hands on you Ooh boy I love you so never ever, ever Gonna let you go I hope you feel the same way too I watch you walk by my window and I don't even know your name Well my heart skips a beat and I feel weak When my eyes tell me here he comes again There's so many things I wanna to say But each time I see you boy, the words just seems To fade away infatuation love at first site I don't know I just wanna be in his heart Ooh boy I love you so never ever, ever Gonna let you go once I get my hands on you Ooh boy I love you so never ever, ever Gonna let you go I hope you feel the same way too There's talk going round town they say You love a girl like me and you put her down I hope with all my heart It's not true 'Cause boy I wanna share my love with you I know that it's not right nor is it lady like For a girl to fool around and tell a guy how she feels But I want you to know deep down In my soul I'm experiencing something wonderful and new And it's ooh boy I love you so never ever, ever Gonna let you go once I get my hands on you Ooh boy I love you so never ever, ever Gonna let you go I hope you feel the same way too But when I go to bed at night I hold my pillow tight Pretending that it's you, if I had one wish And wishes came true I wish to be able to say these words to you Ooh boy I love you so never ever, ever Gonna let you go once I get my hands on you Ooh boy I love you so never ever, ever Gonna let you go I hope you feel the same way too Ooh boy I love you so never ever, ever Gonna let you go once I get my hands on you Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh Boy I wish I could make this feelin' true
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Written by: NORMAN WHITFIELD
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Ooh Boy" was released in 1977 as part of Rose Royce's second studio album.
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Album InformationThe album, titled "In Full Bloom", was Rose Royce's second studio album and included the hit single "Ooh Boy".
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Song Genre"Ooh Boy" fits into the Soul, R&B, and Disco genres, highlighting the versatility and range of Rose Royce.
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Peak Chart PositionThe song peaked at number 72 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it one of Rose Royce's multiple chart hits.
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Song Background"Ooh Boy" was written by hit soul music songwriters Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong. Whitfield also produced the song.
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Cover VersionsThe song "Ooh Boy" has been covered by several artists including Cyndi Lauper and Shalamar, demonstrating its enduring appeal.
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Film Appearance"Ooh Boy" was also featured in the popular film "Full Monty" which was released in 1997.
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Song Duration"Ooh Boy" has a duration of four minutes and thirteen seconds.
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Group CompositionAt the time of release, Rose Royce was composed of eight members: Kenny Copeland, Kenji Brown, Freddie Dunn, Michael Moore, Henry Garner, Terral ‘Terry’ Santiel, Lequeint ‘Duke’ Jobe, and female lead singer Gwen Dickey.
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LegacyAlthough "Ooh Boy" wasn't the biggest hit for Rose Royce, the song has lasted in the public memory due to its catchiness, the magic of Rose Royce's harmonies and Gwen Dickey's compelling voice.
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