Lovey Dovey
The Clovers
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I said you're the cutest thing that I've ever seen I really love your peaches, want to shake your tree Lovey dovey, lovey dovey all the time Said lovey dovey, I can't get you out of my mind I tell you that I love you and you ought to know I love the way your father slammed the back door Lovey dovey, lovey dovey all the time Said lovey dovey, I can't get you out of my mind I get a high when you kiss me and I'm on the ceiling My knees get weak, my heart beats, my head starts dreaming I love you pretty baby, place no one above Give it up, I can't wait because You're the cutest thing that I ever did see Love those peaches, got to have that tree Lovey dovey, lovey dovey all the time Said lovey dovey, I can't get you out of my mind I get a high when you kiss me and I'm on the ceiling My knees get weak, my head starts dreaming Give it up, I just can't wait You're the cutest thing that I ever did see I really love your peaches, got to shake that tree Lovey dovey, lovey dovey all the time Said lovey dovey, I can't get you out of my mind And I'm walking and I'm talking but I feel alright Said lovey dovey, I can't get you out of my mind Lovey dovey, I can't get you out of my mind
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Written by: AHMET ERTEGUN, EDDIE CURTIS, EDDIE MEMPHIS CURTIS
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Lovey Dovey" is classified under the genre of Rhythm and Blues (R&B) and Doo-wop, popular styles of African-American music of the time.
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Musical CompositionThe song is said to have light, cheerful music, with engaging and rich lyrical content, making it a hit among music lovers during its release.
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Release Date"Lovey Dovey" by The Clovers was released in November 1953.
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Chart PerformanceIt reached the top of Billboard's Best Selling R&B Singles chart on January 23, 1954, and maintained its position for a total of five weeks.
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Famous ConnectionThe song "Lovey Dovey" has been covered by a multitude of artists, including Buddy Holly and Otis Redding, showing its lasting influence.
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SignificanceThe song is regarded as a cornerstone example of the early R&B/Doo-wop styled transition with its danceable swing beat and playful lyrics.
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Musical PeriodIt belongs to the musical era of the 1950s, a time that saw momentous changes and shifts in popular music trends with the ascendancy of Rock and Roll and the evolving stages of R&B.
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Legacy"Lovey Dovey" was one of the hit songs that led to The Clovers being considered as one of the top R&B acts of their time.
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Band CompositionAt the time "Lovey Dovey" was recorded, The Clovers consisted of Buddy Bailey (lead singer), Harold Lucas, Matthew McQuater, Harold Winley, and Bill Harris. They were the core band members.
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Noteworthy RecognitionOtis Redding and Carla Thomas's cover of "Lovey Dovey" for Stax Records in 1967 also became a Cash Box R&B hit number 2 and Billboard Hot 100 hit number 60, showing the song's lasting appeal and timelessness.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the label Atlantic Records, a significant contributor to the evolution of R&B music.
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