I Want Candy
The Strangeloves
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I know a girl who's soft and sweet She's so fine, she can't be beat Got everything that I desire Sets the summer sun on fire I want candy, I want candy Go to see her with her hair hung down Ain't no finer girl in town Candy's just what the doctor ordered She's so sweet, she makes my mouth water I want candy, I want candy I want candy, I want candy I want candy, I want candy Hey Hey Hey Hey Candy on the beach, there's nothing better But I like candy when it's wrapped in a sweater Some day soon I'll make her mine Then I'll have candy all the time I want candy, I want candy Hey Hey Hey
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Written by: Bert Berns, Robert Feldman, Richard Gottehrer, Gerald Goldstein
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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15 facts about this song
Original Creation"I Want Candy" is a song written and originally recorded by American band The Strangeloves in 1965.
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Chart PerformanceIt reached No. 11 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Unique SoundThe song features distinctive "double-tracked" drum beats and a catchy, upbeat melody.
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Writing CreditsIt was written by Bert Berns, Bob Feldman, Jerry Goldstein, and Richard Gottehrer—the latter three also performing as the band.
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Named After a WomanThe Strangeloves crafted the song as an ode to a hypothetical girl named 'Candy'.
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Novelty AspectThe Strangeloves were originally a fictitious band, created as a marketing gimmick by the song's writers.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered several times, most notably by Bow Wow Wow, who had a top ten hit with the song in the UK and Canada in 1982.
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Music Video FameBow Wow Wow's music video for their version of "I Want Candy" was the first music video aired on MTV by a mixed-gender group.
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Use in MediaOver the years, "I Want Candy" has been used in various films, commercials, shows, and video games.
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RemakingThe song was also remade in 2000 by American pop girl group, Aaron Carter.
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Style ElementsThe song incorporates elements of pop and rock with a distinct mid-60s garage rock edge.
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Signature Song"I Want Candy" is often considered The Strangeloves' signature song due to its enduring popularity.
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Genre InfluenceThe heavy, driving drumbeats found in "I Want Candy" influenced a number of future rock and roll songs.
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Cultural ImpactDespite its humble beginnings as a novelty song, "I Want Candy" went on to become an enduring classic of its era.
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Other CoversNumerous other artists have also covered the song, including Spice Girls, Melanie C, and Black Eyed Peas.
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