Keep Your Hands to Yourself

The Georgia Satellites

About Keep Your Hands to Yourself

"Keep Your Hands to Yourself" is a song by the American southern rock group The Georgia Satellites. The song was written by the group's lead singer, Dan Baird, and was released in 1986 as their debut single. The single reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 during the week of February 21, 1987, kept off the top spot by "Livin' on a Prayer" by Bon Jovi.


Year:
1998
3:23
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#2

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I got a little change in my pocket goin' jing-a-ling-a-ling
Wants to call you on the telephone baby, a-give you a ring
But each time we talk, I get the same old thing
Always no hug-ee no kiss-ee until I get a weddin' ring
My honey my baby, don't put my love upon no shelf
She said don't hand me no lines and keep your hands to yourself

B-B-B-baby baby baby why you wan' treat me this way
You know I'm still your lover boy I still feel the same way
That's when she told me a story, 'bout free milk and a cow
And said no hug-ee no kiss-ee until I get a weddin' vow
My honey my baby, don't put my love upon no shelf
She said don't hand me no lines and keep your hands to yourself

(Go man go)

Hold it here
See I wanted her real bad, and I was about to give in
But that's when she started talking about true love,
Started talking about sin
And I said, honey I'll live with you for the rest of my life,
She said no hug-ee no kiss-ee until you make me your wife-a
My honey my baby, don't put my love upon no shelf
She said don't hand me no lines and keep your hands to yourself

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The Georgia Satellites

The Georgia Satellites are a Southern rock band from Atlanta, Georgia, USA. They are best known for their 1986 top five hit single "Keep Your Hands to Yourself", and draw inspiration from Chuck Berry, Little Feat, and AC/DC, among others. more »

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Written by: DANIEL JOHN BAIRD

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10 facts about this song

Song Release
"Keep Your Hands to Yourself" is a song by the American southern rock group The Georgia Satellites. The song was released in 1986 as a lead single off their self-titled debut album.
Song Chart Performance
The song charted highest in the USA, peaking at number two on Billboard's Hot 100 chart in February 1987. It was held off from reaching the top spot by Bon Jovi's "Livin' on a Prayer."
Music Video
As a short story about a young man who's in love with a girl but won't marry her because of his poverty, the music video of "Keep Your Hands to Yourself" received considerable airplay on MTV and helped to promote the band's popularity.
Original Composition
Lead vocalist Dan Baird wrote the song. It was written before the band was formed and was first recorded in a basement on a four-track deck.
Re-recorded Version
A re-recorded version of "Keep Your Hands to Yourself" would later appear on the band's 2004 live album, "From the Vaults: A Collection of Georgia Satellites Rarities."
Song Style
The song is known for its strong guitar riff and catchy, straightforward lyrics, reflecting the band's roots-oriented rock style.
Song Covers
The song has been covered by numerous artists, including Charlie Daniels, Hank Williams Jr., and Will Hoge.
Commercial Use
The song has appeared on numerous TV shows, movies, and advertisements. It was used in 2011 for Easy Home commercials in Canada.
Legacy
"Keep Your Hands to Yourself" is by far the Georgia Satellites' biggest hit, even though they had several other chart successes. The song continues to get regular airplay on classic rock stations around the world.
Reunion
Although the band disbanded in the 90s, they later made a reunion in 1993 and continued to perform occasionally, with "Keep Your Hands to Yourself" remaining a crowd favorite during live performances.

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