Drummer Boy
Alesha Dixon
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I need a drummer boy (boy) A better drummer boy (hey) Pick up your stick (ha) Hit me with your best (shot) Eh Oh Oh I need a drummer boy Be my little drummer Eh Oh Oh Pick up your stick (ha) Hit me with your best (shot) I need a fella Who is fancy Step into my love I'll show you how to romance He give it to me, to the beat of the drum Swing away, and away Ba da pa (pa) I can't hear it, I wanna hear it Louder, louder, louder I need a drummer boy (boy) A better drummer boy (hey) Pick up your stick (ha) Hit me with your best (shot) Eh Oh Oh I need a drummer boy Be my little drummer Eh Oh Oh Pick up your stick (ha) Hit me with your best (shot) I like them strong Simple and dumb They wanna bang my drum But it can't be done They like the way I shake my tambourine I got a boom and a bing Baby you never seen Turn me on, baby I'm the boss Mean what I say And say what I mean I can't feel it I wanna feel it Harder, harder, harder I need a drummer boy (boy) A better drummer boy (hey) Pick up your stick (ha) Hit me with your best (shot) Eh Oh Oh I need a drummer boy Be my little drummer Eh Oh Oh Pick up your stick (ha) Hit me with your best (shot) (1-2-3-4, hey, hey) I can't hear it (Hey, 1-2-3-4) I can't feel it, I wanna feel it Harder, harder, harder I need a drummer boy (boy) A better drummer boy (hey) Pick up your stick (ha) Hit me with your best (shot) Eh Oh Oh I need a drummer boy Be my little drummer Eh Oh Oh Pick up your stick (ha) Hit me with your best (shot)
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Written by: SHAMA JOSEPH, NATHAN WALKER, DEODRICK JACKSON, JAMES RILES
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, SPIKY I M IN PUBLISHING, Bluewater Music Corp., SENTRIC MUSIC
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15 facts about this song
Song Genre"Drummer Boy" is categorized within the pop and urban music genres.
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Song CompositionThe song features prominent marching-band percussion which aligns just well with its title - "Drummer Boy".
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Record Label"Drummer Boy" was released under Asylum Records, a label that's part of the Warner Music Group.
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AlbumThis track is included in Alesha Dixon's third studio album, "The Entertainer".
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Release Date"Drummer Boy" was released on 3rd September in the year 2010.
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Chart PositionUpon its release, "Drummer Boy" peaked at the 15th position on the UK Singles Chart.
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ProducersThe track was produced by The Fairground and Alesha Dixon herself.
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ReviewsCritics provided mixed reviews about "Drummer Boy", some praising its energetic beat and Dixon's catchy flow, while others felt it lacked depth.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Drummer Boy", directed by Rankin, features Dixon leading a parade against the backdrop of a dilapidated warehouse, delivering theatrical performances with well-choreographed dance routines.
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Written By"Drummer Boy" was written by Alesha Dixon, along with Talay Riley, Richard Fairbrass, Fred Fairbrass, and Rob Manzoli.
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InfluencesThe song features a sample of "I'm Too Sexy" by Right Said Fred, a British band that found global success in the 90s.
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PromotionDixon performed "Drummer Boy" live on various platforms including So You Think You Can Dance, Paul O'Grady Live, and GMTV to promote its release.
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VersatilityDespite mixed reviews, "Drummer Boy" highlighted Dixon's versatility as an artist, showing her shift from more mainstream pop to a more urban edgy style.
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Contribution to Alesha's CareerThough it wasn't her highest-charting track, "Drummer Boy" nonetheless contributed to solidifying Alesha's place in the music industry.
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Unique SoundThe song is known for its interesting fusion of Dixon's distinct vocal style and the unique marching-band instrumental, creating a quite distinctive sound within the pop genre.
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