Over and Over
Bobby Day
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Ah-mmm, ah-mmm, ah-mmm, ah-mmm Well, I went to a dance just the other night Everybody there was there I said over and over and over again This dance is gonna be a drag I said over and over and over again This dance is gonna be a drag I said over and over and over again This dance is gonna be a drag Ah-mmm, ah-mmm, ah-mmm, ah-mmm All at once it happened The prettiest in the world I said a-won't you come over and a-talk to me And be my girl I said a-won't you come over and a-talk to me And be my girl I said a-won't you come over and a-talk to me And be my girl Ah-mmm, ah-mmm, ah-mmm, ah-mmm She said she was sorry And I was a little bit late She would a-wait and a-wait and a-wait and a-wait For her steady date She would a-wait and a-wait and a-wait and a-wait For her steady date She would a-wait and a-wait and a-wait and a-wait For her steady date Ah-mmm, ah-mmm, ah-mmm, ah-mmm
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Written by: ROBERT BYRD
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10 facts about this song
Release Date and Original Artists"Over and Over" is a song that was originally recorded by American R&B singer Bobby Day in 1957.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Robert James Byrd, who is better known by his stage name, Bobby Day.
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Commercial PerformanceAlthough Day was an established artist, his version did not become a hit, reaching only number 41 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
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Cover PerformanceEnglish rock band The Dave Clark Five released a cover of "Over and Over" in 1965, which became their only number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US.
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Music StyleThe song is characterized as rock and roll, echoing the typical energetic and rhythmic style of music during the late 1950s and early 1960s.
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Chart Success in the UKDespite it not becoming a hit for Bobby Day in the US, The Dave Clark Five's version of the song did not chart in the UK.
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Re-releasesEven though "Over and Over" did not find success at the time of its release, it has since been re-released on various Bobby Day compilation albums due to its historical value.
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InfluenceThe song is considered to have been influential in shaping rock and roll.
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Film Usage"Over and Over" has been featured in several films, including "Christine" (1983) and "Don't Knock the Rock" (1956).
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Tribute VersionsNumerous artists have performed and recorded "Over and Over", indicating its enduring appeal and influence in music. A notable cover is by The Beatles who used to perform the song during their early days as a band.
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