Mercedes Boy

Pebbles

About Mercedes Boy

"Mercedes Boy" is a song by American singer Pebbles from her 1987 self-titled debut studio album. The song was written by the singer and produced by Charlie Wilson, with additional production from Pebbles. "Mercedes Boy" was released as the album's second single on March 7, 1988, by the MCA label. "Mercedes Boy" was a big hit in the United States, peaking at number two on the Billboard Hot 100. It is her biggest hit on that chart, to date.


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Do you want to ride?

Baby, let me tell you
I've been watching you
See you dancing in my dreams
Feel you heartbeat inside of me
So if you feel it coming on
Catch me getting in the mood
Boy, I'll give you anything
Cruising's all you have to do

Do you want to ride in my Mercedes boy?
Tell me what you're gonna do with me
'Cause if you want to ride in my Mercedes boy
There are so many things that I'm gonna do to you

Baby,let me tell you
I've been wanting you
Always on the scene good looks and more possessing all of me
So when it starts to coming on
Catch me getting in the mood

Oh Baby....

Boy, I'll give you anything
Cruising's all you have to do

Do you want to ride in my Mercedes boy?
Tell me what you're gonna do with me
'Cause if you want to ride in my Mercedes boy
There are so many things that I'm gonna do to you

Do you want to ride in my Mercedes boy?
Tell me what you're gonna do with me
'Cause if you want to ride in my mercedes boy
If I could reach the stars, I'd pull one down for you
Shine it on my heart, so you could see the truth
That this love I have inside, is everything it seems
But for now I find, it's only in my dreams

Do you want to ride ?

Do you want to ride in my Mercedes boy?
Tell me what you're gonna do with me
'Cause if you want to ride in my Mercedes boy
There are so many things that I'm gonna do to you

Do you want to ride in my Mercedes boy?
Tell me what you're gonna do with me
'Cause if you want to ride in my Mercedes boy
There are so many things that I'm gonna do to you

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Pebbles

Pebbles, also known, as Perri Arlette McKissack (b. August 29, 1964 in Oakland, CA) is an R&B singer, songwriter, music producer, and minister. She is the cousin of R&B singer Cherrelle. She began her music career by singing background vocals for Con Funk Shun and Bill Summers at the age of 16 in 1981. Pebbles recorded and released her first self-titled album in 1987 which featured the hits Girlfriend, Mercedes Boy, and Take Your Time. Pebbles formed her music production company Pebbitone Inc. and also her own record label Savvy Records in Atlanta, Georgia two years later. She released her second album Always the following which features the hits Giving You The Benefit, Backyard (featuring Salt-N-Pepa), Always, a duet with Cherrelle and Johnny Gill, a… more »

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Written by: PERRI ARNETTE REID

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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11 facts about this song

Artist Information
"Mercedes Boy" is a single released by the American singer, Pebbles. Pebbles, whose real name is Perri McKissack, was a popular R&B singer mainly during the late 1980s and the early 1990s.
Chart Performance
The song reached the #2 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1988, making it one of her most successful songs.
Album Placement
"Mercedes Boy" was included in Pebbles' self-titled debut studio album, which was released in 1987.
Songwriting Credits
It was written by Pebbles herself, being one of her self-penned hits.
Genre
The song is categorized as R&B (Rhythm and Blues), pop, and dance-pop, reflecting the popular music styles of the 1980s.
Music Video
The song's music video takes place in a gas station. It features Pebbles rejecting the advances of a suitor in a Mercedes-Benz—a scenario borrowed from the song's lyrics.
Release Format
The song was released both as a 7" vinyl single and a 12" vinyl single.
Certification
After the song's success on the charts, it was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Cover Versions
Canadian artist, Keshia Chante covered "Mercedes Boy" as part of her 2006 album “2U”.
Performance on other Charts
The song was equally successful in Canada, peaking at #2 on the RPM Top Singles chart. It also reached the top 40 in several European countries, demonstrating its international appeal.
Awards
The song earned Pebbles a nomination for Best R&B/Urban Contemporary New Artist at the 1988 American Music Awards.

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