He Was Really Sayin' Somethin'
Bananarama
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I was walkin' down the street When this boy started following me Though I ignored all the things he said He moved me in every way With his collar unbuttoned By my side he was struttin' He was really sayin' somethin' Really sayin' somethin' (Bop bop soo-be-do-wa) (Bop bop soo-be-do-wa) He flirted every step of the way I could hear every word he'd say My resistance was gettin' low And my feelings started to show My heart started pumpin', blood pressure jumpin' He was really sayin' somethin', Really sayin' somethin' (Bop bop soo-be-do-wa) (Bop bop soo-be-do-wa) He walked me to my door I agreed to see him once more Late night it may not be But he moved me tremendously Though he was bold, my heart he stole He was really sayin' somethin', Really sayin' somethin' (Bop bop soo-be-do-wa) (Bop bop soo-be-do-wa) He was really sayin' somethin'
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Written by: JR., EDWARD HOLLAND, EDWARD, JR. HOLLAND, NORMAN WHITFIELD, NORMAN J. WHITFIELD, WILLIAM STEVENSON
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
History of the Song"He Was Really Sayin' Somethin'" was originally a hit song by the Motown girl group, The Velvelettes, in 1964.
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Bananarama's VersionThis track was covered in 1982 by British girl group, Bananarama, in a slightly faster, more synth-oriented version.
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Chart SuccessBananarama's version achieved notable chart success in their home country, peaking at number 5 on the UK Singles Chart.
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B-Side TrackBananarama's 7" vinyl single release included a B-side track called “Give Us Back Our Cheap Fares.”
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Featured ArtistBritish musician, rapper, and DJ Fun Boy Three were featured in Bananarama's rendition of the song.
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Music VideoThe song's music video was directed by Midge Ure, the lead singer of English band Ultravox.
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Style of MusicBoth versions of the song are typically categorized as pop and soul music.
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1964 DebutThe original song by The Velvelettes was released on the Motown label, and it reached No. 64 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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LyricsThe song's words describe a woman's appreciation for a lover who, unlike other men, genuinely communicates his feelings for her.
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Music ProductionBananarama's "He Was Really Sayin' Somethin'" was produced by British musician, composer, and record producer, Steve Jolley, and English keyboardist, guitarist, and producer, Tony Swain.
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Cultural ImpactBananarama's version is often associated with the post-punk and new wave movements of the early 1980s, and is considered a golden oldie of the era.
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Compilation InclusionsThe song has been included in various hits compilations and "best of" albums for both Bananarama and The Velvelettes.
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