He's in Town
The Tokens
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He's in town He's back in town Girl I knew just what was wrong When you weren't home Each time I phoned all week long And now I see it in your eyes The look that you have when you're thinking of him Can't be disguised I was afraid he'd come back some day And I'd be the one to lose I knew when you saw him you wouldn't ignore him And he'd be the one you'd choose So you don't have to tell me He's in town He's back in town No you don't have to tell me He's in town He's back in town He's in town
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Written by: CAROLE KING, GERRY GOFFIN
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Song Creation"He's in Town" is a song first penned by the legendary songwriting duo Carol King and Gerry Goffin. The magic in their songwriting helped propel the tune to the charts.
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First PerformanceEven though Gerry Goffin co-wrote the song, it was first performed and recorded by "The Rockin' Berries," a British rock group in 1964.
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Chart SuccessFollowing its release, the Rockin' Berries rendition of “He’s in Town” reached No. 3 on the UK Singles Chart in late 1964.
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America's VersionIn the United States, the song took a different path. It was covered by "The Tokens", a male doo-wop-style vocal group from Brooklyn, New York.
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Track-lengthThe Tokens’ version of "He's in Town" runs for a comfortable two minutes and thirty-eight seconds, making the song concise yet memorable.
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Chart Ranking"He's in Town" by The Tokens peaked at #43 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1964.
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Record LabelThe Tokens version of "He's in Town" was released under the major label Warner Bros Records.
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Same Songwriters, A Different PathIt’s interesting to note that even though Gerry Goffin and Carol King penned the song, The Tokens, who also covered the hit "The Lion Sleeps Tonight", could not achieve the same level of chart success with "He's in Town".
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Album ReleaseFor The Tokens version, "He's in Town" was included in their album "From the Lion's Mouth."
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Song ThemeRegardless of the artist, "He's in Town" maintains a consistent theme. It tells the story of someone warning a girl about her past lover's return to town.
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LegacyOver time, the song has remained a classic staple in both British and American rock histories, appreciated for its lyrical creativity and catchy melody.
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