He's Got Tact
Bananarama
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Pa pa pa la pa It was a still hot day I was sitting doing nothing When I saw him cruising by He looked kinda mean On his devil machine As he turned and he winked his eye He's got tact And he knows how to use it I fell for him When I first saw him cruising I couldn't help it It was none of my choosing But I'm so glad And I don't wanna lose him He's got tact And he knows how to use it I fell for him When I first saw him crusing I couldnt seem To get him outta my head He stole my heart away Later that night I got into a fight With a girl who said "He's mine" I pulled him aside Said he'd better decide He said "Love me now its no crime" He's got tact And he knows how to use it I fell for him When I first saw him cruising I couldn't help it It was none of my choosing But I'm so glad And I don't wanna lose him He's got tact And he knows how to use it I fell for him When I first saw him crusing I couldnt seem To get him outta my head He stole my heart away He's got tact Pa la pa la He's got tact Pa la pa la Pa pa pa la pa It was a still hot day I was sitting doing nothing When I saw him cruising by He looked kinda mean On his devil machine As he turned and he winked his eye
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Written by: Siobhan Maire Deirdre Fahey, Keren Jane Woodward, Sarah Elizabeth Dallin
Lyrics © A SIDE MUSIC LLC D/B/A MODERN WORKS MUSIC PUBLISHING, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundBananarama is a British female pop music vocal group formed in London in 1981 by friends Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, and Keren Woodward. Their success on both pop and dance charts has earned them a listing in the Guinness World Records as the all-female group with the most chart entries in the world.
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Song Profile"He's Got Tact" is a song by Bananarama from their second studio album "True Confessions", released in 1986. Pete Waterman, part of the famed Stock Aitken Waterman trio, was involved in producing the song.
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Song ThemeThe song lyrics talk about a man who impresses the singer with his tact and charm. It's about a seemingly perfect man who knows the right things to say and how to act correctly in every situation.
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Sound StyleThe song carries the signature pop and dance melodies synonymous with Bananarama. "He's Got Tact" incorporates catchy synthetic beats, characteristic of the '80s pop music.
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Single ReleaseDespite the album’s success, "He's Got Tact" wasn't released as a single. However, it remains one of the album's standout tracks and is often a popular choice at fan shows.
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Album SuccessWhile not the most famous track on the "True Confessions" album, "He's Got Tact" shared in its success. The album peaked at number 46 on the UK Albums Chart and was certified Gold by the British Phonographic Industry.
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Different EditionsAlthough not officially released as a single, "He's Got Tact" appears on various versions of Bananarama’s albums and compilations worldwide in various forms, contributing to its familiarity among fans.
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Quintessential '80sOne can find "He's Got Tact" often listed in playlists and compilations epitomizing the 80s era pop music, encapsulating the vibrant, catchy, synth-driven sound of the time.
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Fun FactThe title "He's Got Tact" is unique and follows Bananarama's trend of interestingly named songs which sometimes lean on puns and wordplay.
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Live PerformancesEven though it wasn’t released as a single, "He's Got Tact" was performed live by the group often and tends to be a hit with their core audience.
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