Puppet on a String
Sandie Shaw
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I wonder if one day that, You'll say that, you care If you say you love me madly, I'll gladly, be there Like a puppet on a string Love is just like a merry-go-round With all the fun of the fair One day I'm feeling down on the ground Then I'm up in the air Are you leading me on? Tomorrow will you be gone? I wonder if one day that, You'll say that, you care If you love me madly, I'll gladly, be there Like a puppet on a string I may win on the roundabout Then I'll lose on the swings In or out, there is never a doubt Just who's pulling the strings I'm all tied up to you But where's it leading me to? I wonder if one day that, You'll say that, you care If you say you love me madly, I'll gladly, be there Like a puppet on a string I wonder if one day that, You'll say that, you care If you say you love me madly, I'll gladly, be there Like a puppet on a string Like a puppet on a, string
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Written by: BILL MARTIN, PHIL COULTER
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10 facts about this song
Chart Success"Puppet on a String" was not only successful in the United Kingdom, but also in multiple countries around the world. It topped the charts in UK, Australia, Germany, Ireland, and Spain among other nations.
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Eurovision History"Puppet on a String" was the winning song for the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest 1967. This made Sandie Shaw the first Uk artist to win the prestigious competition.
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Personal Views of the ArtistDespite the song's success, Sandie Shaw wasn’t a fan of "Puppet on a String". She felt it was a step backward in her career and was quoted as saying that she "hated" it, but it still became one of her signature songs.
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Record SalesThe single, "Puppet on a String," sold over two million copies worldwide, which testifies to its massive success and appeal.
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Song ThemeThe song is known for its swinging, catchy tune and lyrics that present a woman claiming she’s nothing more than a puppet on a string for her lover.
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LegacyRegardless of Shaw's personal feelings about the song, "Puppet on a String" continues to be one of the most recognized and popular Eurovision songs ever, symbolizing the hit-pop running through the 1960s.
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Song Writers"Puppet On A String" was written by Phil Coulter and Bill Martin, who went on to write songs for artists like Cliff Richard, Billy Connolly, and The Dubliners. They also went on to write another Eurovision winning song "Congratulations".
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Use in Popular CultureSandie Shaw's version of the song has been featured in a number of films and TV shows, including "The Boat That Rocked" (2009) and "It's All Gone Pete Tong" (2004), affirming its enduring popularity.
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Covers and RenditionThe song has had many covers and renditions by artists over decades. Notable ones include version by Italian singer, Patty Pravo and German artist, Siw Malmkvist.
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AwardsShaw's recording of "Puppet on a String" received an Ivor Novello Award for being the 'Most Performed Work' of 1967.
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