Elenore
The Turtles
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You got a thing about you I just can't live without you I really want you Elenore near me Your looks intoxicate me Even though your folks hate me There's no one like you Elenore really Elenore gee I think you're swell And you really do me well You're my pride and joy et cetera Elenore can I take the time To ask you to speak your mind Tell me that you love me better I really think you're groovy Let's go out to a movie What do ya say now, Elenore can we? They'll turn the lights way down low Maybe we won't watch the show I think I love you, Elenore, love me Elenore, gee I think you're swell And you really do me well You're my pride and joy, et cetera Elenore, can I take the time To ask you to speak your mind? Tell me that you love me better One more time! Elenore, gee I think you're swell, ah-hah Elenore, gee I think you're swell, ah-hah-hah
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Written by: Al Nichol, Howard Kaylan, Jim Pons, John Barbata, Mark Volman
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Elenore" is a song by the American rock band The Turtles from their third studio album "The Turtles Present the Battle of the Bands," released in 1968.
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Song CompositionThe song was written by all five members of The Turtles: Howard Kaylan, Mark Volman, Al Nichol, Jim Pons, and John Barbata.
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Chart Performance"Elenore" peaked at number 6 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1968 and was also a top 10 hit in the UK during 1968.
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Success Follow-upThe Turtles released "Elenore" as a follow-up to their first number one hit, "Happy Together." Despite its initial intention as a parody, the song turned out to be a major hit.
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Parody creationThe song was created as a parody in response to the pressure The Turtles felt from their record label, White Whale, to recreate the success of their number one hit "Happy Together." They intentionally included clichéd lyric lines such as “you're my pride and joy, etcetera.”
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Unexpected PopularityEven though it was intended to be a parody, "Elenore" turned out to be incredibly well-liked, mostly because fans didn't realize that it was satirical in nature.
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Critical ReceptionSome critics and audiences have praised the song for its upbeat tempo and catchiness, despite its satirical intent.
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Musical Style"Elenore" is known for its melting pot of pop music styles, presenting elements of pop-rock, sunshine pop, and progressive rock.
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Legacy"Elenore" is considered a classic pop-rock song, and it continues to be played on oldies radio stations to this day.
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Cover VersionsMany artists have covered "Elenore," including Frank Zappa, as it retains a certain popularity among musicians for its layered irony and distinctive sound.
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