Boys

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"Boys" is a song by Luther Dixon and Wes Farrell, originally performed by the Shirelles and released as the B-side of their "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" single in November 1960. It was recorded more than two years later by the Beatles and included on their first album released in the United Kingdom, Please Please Me (1963).


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1964
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I been told when a boy kiss a girl, 
Take a trip around the world, 
Hey, hey, (bop shuop, m'bop bop shuop) 
Hey, hey, (bop shuop, m'bop bop shuop) 
Hey, hey, (bop shuop) yeah, she say ya do. (Bop shuop) 

My girl says when I kiss her lips, 
Gets a thrill through her fingertips, 
Hey, hey, (bop shuop, m'bop bop shuop) 
Hey, hey, (bop shuop, m'bop bop shuop) 
Hey, hey, (bop shuop) yeah, she say ya do. (Bop shuop) 

Well, I talk about boys, 
Don't ya know I mean boys, 
Well, I talk about boys, now, 
Aaahhh, boys, 
Well, I talk about boys, now, 
What a bundle of joy! (Alright, George!) 

My girl says when I kiss her lips, 
Gets a thrill through her fingertips, 
Hey, hey, (bop shuop, m'bop bop shuop) 
Hey, hey, (bop shuop, m'bop bop shuop) 
Hey, hey, (bop shuop) yeah, she say ya do. (Bop shuop) 

Well, I talk about boys, 
Don't ya know I mean boys, 
Well, I talk about boys, now, 
Aaahhh, boys, 
Well, I talk about boys, now, 
What a bundle of joy!

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The Beatles

The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. They became the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed act in the history of popular music. Their best-known lineup consisted of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Rooted in skiffle and 1950s rock and roll, they later utilised several genres, ranging from pop ballads to psychedelic rock, often incorporating classical and other elements in innovative ways. In the early 1960s, their enormous popularity first emerged as "Beatlemania", but as their songwriting grew in sophistication, they came to be perceived by many fans and cultural observers as an embodiment of the ideals shared by the era's sociocultural revolutions. more »

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Written by: Luther Dixon, Wes Farrell

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12 facts about this song

Songwriters
"Boys" was originally written by Luther Dixon and Wes Farrell.
Initial Performance
Originally, the song was performed by The Shirelles in 1960.
The Beatles' Version
"Boys" was covered by the Beatles and was included on their first album, "Please Please Me", released in 1963.
Lead Vocal
Ringo Starr sang lead vocals for The Beatles' version of the song. It was one of only a few instances where Starr served as the lead vocalist.
First Performance
The Beatles performed "Boys" live at the Star-Club in Hamburg, Germany, several times before recording it.
Live Performances
The Beatles performed "Boys" in their last concert at Candlestick Park in San Francisco in 1966.
The Shirelles' Success
For The Shirelles, "Boys" was the B-side to their hit song "Will You Love Me Tomorrow".
Early Rock 'n' Roll
"Boys" is considered an early example of the rock 'n' roll genre, with its upbeat tempo and prominent drum solo.
Recording Information
The Beatles recorded their version of "Boys" in one take on February 11, 1963, at the EMI Studios in London.
Influence
The Ramones, a popular punk rock band, cited "Boys" as an influence on their music.
In Movies
The Beatles' version of "Boys" can be heard in the 2019 movie "Yesterday", which imagines a world where The Beatles never existed except in the memory of one man.
Gender Role Reversal
The Beatles' version of the song is interesting because it marked one of the first times a male group had performed a song originally intended for a female group, signaling a shift in the music industry's attitudes towards gender roles.

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