Chuck E.'s in Love
Rickie Lee Jones
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How come he don't come and PIP with me Down at the meter no more? And how come he turn off the TV? And he hang that sign on the door? We call and we call "How come?" we say Hey, what could make a boy behave this way? So he has learnt all of the lines now And every time, he don't stutter when he talks It's true! It's true! He sure has acquired this kinda cool And inspired sorta jazz when he walks Where's his jacket and his old blue jeans? Well, this ain't healthy, it is some kinda clean That means Chuck E.'s in love Chuck E.'s in love Chuck E.'s in love Chuck E.'s in love I don't believe what you're saying to me This is something that I've got to see Is he here? I look in the poolhall Well, is he here? I look in the drugstore Is he here? No, he don't come here no more I'll tell you what, I saw him He was sitting behind us down in the pantages And whatever it is that he's got up his sleeve Well, I hope it isn't contagious What's her name? Is that her there? Oh, Christ, I think he's even combed his hair Is that her? Well, then what's her name? Oh, it's never gonna be the same But that's not her I know what's wrong 'Cause Chuck E.'s in love With the little girl singin' this song Don't you know? Chuck E.'s in love, yeah yeah Chuck E.'s in love Chuck E.'s in love, my my Chuck E.'s in Chuck E.'s in love Chuck E.'s in love He's in love Love with me
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Written by: Rickie Lee Jones
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Chuck E.'s in Love" was released as a single by Rickie Lee Jones in 1979. It was her first ever single and the track that catapulted her career into the mainstream.
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Album PlacementThe song is from her eponymous debut studio album, "Rickie Lee Jones".
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Chart Performance"Chuck E.'s in Love" reached the number 4 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and peaked at number 3 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
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Song InspirationThe song was inspired by Chuck E. Weiss, a musician who was a friend of Jones and singer-songwriter Tom Waits. The song narrates how Weiss had fallen in love, hence the line "Chuck E.'s in Love".
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Pop Culture"Chuck E.'s in Love" has been featured in several films and television shows including "Thirteen", "The Savages", and "Weeds".
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Song ImpactDespite its success, "Chuck E.'s in Love" almost pigeonholed Jones as a one-hit wonder, until she went on to prove her versatility with subsequent albums and hits.
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Grammy Nominations"Chuck E.'s in Love" earned Rickie Lee Jones a Grammy nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1980.
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Cover VersionsVarious artists have covered "Chuck E.'s in Love" in different musical styles over the years, including Lynda Carter and Katie Melua.
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SongwritingRickie Lee Jones penned the lyrics to "Chuck E.'s in Love" herself, showcasing her talent as a writer as well as a performer.
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Musical StyleThe song is known for its jazzy, breezy California sound, a nod to Jones' time spent in the state's music scene.
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