She's a Lady
Paul Anka
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Well, she's all you'd ever want She's the kind I like to flaunt and take to dinner But she always knows her place She's got style, she's got grace, she's a winner She's a lady Oh, whoa, whoa, she's a lady Talkin' about that little lady And the lady is mine Well, she's never in the way Always something nice to say, and what a blessin' I can leave her on her own Knowin' she's OK alone and there's no messin' She's a lady Oh, whoa, whoa, she's a lady Talkin' about that little lady And the lady is mine Well, she never asks very much And I don't refuse her Always treat her with respect I never would abuse her What she's got is hard to find And I don't want to lose her Help me build a mountain From a little pile of clay, hey hey hey Well, she knows what I'm about She can take what I dish out, and that's not easy But she knows me through and through And she knows just what to do and how to please me She's a lady Oh, whoa, whoa, she's a lady Talkin' about that little lady And the lady is mine Yeah, yeah, yeah, she's a lady Oh, whoa, whoa, she's a lady Talkin' about that little lady
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10 facts about this song
Creation"She's a Lady" is a song originally written by Canadian singer Paul Anka. He did not record this song himself but gifted it to Welsh singer Tom Jones.
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Release DetailsThe song was released in 1971 and quickly became Tom Jones's highest-charting American hit to date.
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Popularity"She's a Lady" peaked at No.2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S., and it topped the Billboard Easy Listening chart for two weeks in the same year.
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Record SalesIt was a big commercial success and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America, with sales over one million copies.
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Chart PerformanceBesides its success in America, the song also performed well on international charts. It hit No.13 in Jones's native UK and even reached No.1 in Canada.
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Other VersionsMany other artists have covered "She's a Lady." Notable examples include funk band Funkadelic and cruise ship crooner Jack Jones.
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Movie Appearances"She's a Lady" has been included in the soundtrack of popular films such as "Carlito's Way" and "Ladies Man."
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In Popular CultureThe song continues to be popular and is often used in advertising the commercials as the background due to its catchy tune and famous lyrics.
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Iconic Style"She's a Lady" is a perfect example of Tom Jones's trademark musical style, combining pop with a soulful voice.
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Personal MilestoneFor Tom Jones, "She's a Lady" was a personal milestone as it was his last Top Ten hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Since then, none of his songs have reached that high on this particular chart.
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