Mercedes Boy
Pebbles
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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. There are so many things that I'm gonna do to you. 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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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.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached the #2 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1988, making it one of her most successful songs.
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Album Placement"Mercedes Boy" was included in Pebbles' self-titled debut studio album, which was released in 1987.
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Songwriting CreditsIt was written by Pebbles herself, being one of her self-penned hits.
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GenreThe song is categorized as R&B (Rhythm and Blues), pop, and dance-pop, reflecting the popular music styles of the 1980s.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Release FormatThe song was released both as a 7" vinyl single and a 12" vinyl single.
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CertificationAfter the song's success on the charts, it was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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Cover VersionsCanadian artist, Keshia Chante covered "Mercedes Boy" as part of her 2006 album “2U”.
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Performance on other ChartsThe 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.
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AwardsThe song earned Pebbles a nomination for Best R&B/Urban Contemporary New Artist at the 1988 American Music Awards.
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