Two Faces Have I

Lou Christie

About Two Faces Have I

"Two Faces Have I" is a song written by Twyla Herbert and Lou Christie and performed by Christie in his signature falsetto. The song was produced by Nick Cenci and was featured on his 1963 album, Lou Christie. It reached #6 on the Billboard Hot 100, and #11 on the R&B chart. Outside of the US, "Two Faces Have I" peaked at #20 in Australia. The song was ranked No. 44 on Billboard's end of year ranking "Top Records of 1963".. the song was recorded at Gateway Studios in Pittsburgh on February 6th, 1963. Ronnie Cochrane (a local Pittsburgh based guitar player) is playing guitar on the track and a local Pittsburgh band called Johnny Wilson's Debonaires provide the song's instrumental backing along with the song's co writer (Twyla Herbert) playing piano on the track. . This song was the inspiration behind Bruce Springsteen's "Two Faces", which featured on his 1987 album, Tunnel of Love.  


Year:
1996
39 
#2

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I don't want the world to know
I don't want my heart to show

Two faces have I (yayayayaya, yayayayayay)

I pretend that I'm happy (sha-la-lee)
But I'm Mr. Blue (sha-la-loo)
I pretend that I'm happy (sha-la-lee)
Since I lost you (yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah)

Two faces have I (na na na)
One to laugh and one to cry (a ha ha hay)
Two faces have I
One to laugh and one to cry (a ha ha hay)
One to laugh and one to cry (a ha ha hay)

Will I laugh or love again
She'll never see me cry
Will I walk with a smile on my face 
Knowing I live a lie (yayayayaya, yayayayayay)

I pretend that I'm carefree (sha-la-lee)
My heart and I (sha-la-loo)
I pretend that I'm carefree (sha-la-lee)
But I'm living a lie (yayayayaya, yayayayayay)

Two faces have I (na na na)
One to laugh and one to cry (a ha ha hay)
Two faces have I
One to laugh and one to cry (a ha ha hay)
One to laugh and one to cry

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Lou Christie

Luigi Alfredo Giovanni Sacco (born February 19, 1943), known professionally as Lou Christie, is an American singer-songwriter best known for three separate strings of pop hits in the 1960s, including his 1966 hit, "Lightnin' Strikes", and his three octave vocal range. more »

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Written by: LOU CHRISTIE SACCO, TWYLA HERBERT

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10 facts about this song

Artist Contribution
"Two Faces Have I" is a 1963 song performed by Lou Christie, an American singer-songwriter best known for his falsetto singing style and his pop and rock and roll music.
Chart Success
The song reached number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, which was amongst his highest peaks on the chart, making it one of the most successful songs in his career.
Song Theme
"Two Faces Have I" is considered a teen ballad presenting feelings of love and romance.
Songwriter
The song was co-written by Lou Christie himself and his long-time collaborator, Twyla Herbert. This impressive team was known for writing songs that often incorporated some elements of classic music into pop/rock structures.
Signature Style
Just like many of Lou Christie's songs, "Two Faces Have I" showcases his distinctive falsetto voice, which became his trademark and won him a lot of fans.
Releases and Recordings
It was released as a single by the famous label, Roulette Records, which was known for its popular releases during the Rock n Roll era.
Achievements
Due to its success, "Two Faces Have I" enabled Lou Christie to establish himself as a major artist during the early 60s, which subsequently led to more successful songs and albums.
Historical Significance
The song is often hailed as one of the classics of the early 60s music scene, embodying the style and the sound of a period where the pop-rock genre was becoming predominant in the music industry.
Popularity
The song remained popular over the years and has been covered by several artists, displaying its endurance and impact in the music industry.
Influence
"Two Faces Have I" also established Christie as a teen idol, helping to lay the foundation for his successful career throughout the 1960s and beyond.

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