Let's Hear It for the Boy

Deniece Williams

About Let's Hear It for the Boy

"Let's Hear It for the Boy" is a song by Deniece Williams that appeared on the soundtrack to the feature film Footloose. It became Williams' second number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 on May 26, 1984, also topping the dance and R&B charts, and peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song, and was certified platinum in the US, gold in Canada and silver in the UK by the RIAA, Music Canada and the British Phonographic Industry respectively. The music video was released in mid-April 1984. The song features background vocals from George Merrill and Shannon Rubicam, who would go on to form the duo Boy Meets Girl. In 2011, country singer Jana Kramer covered the song for the remake of Footloose. In 2017 the song was covered by UK hi-NRG dance artist Allan Jay in aid of the Retired Greyhound Trust and their Let's Hear It for the Boy campaign. 


Year:
1996
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My baby he don't talk sweet
He ain't got much to say
But he loves me, loves me, loves me
I know that he loves me anyway

And maybe he don't dress fine
But I don't really mind
Because every time he pulls me near
I just want to cheer

Let's hear it for the boy
Let's give the boy a hand
Let's hear it for my baby
You know you go to understand

Whoa, maybe he's no Romeo
But he's my lovin' one-man show
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Let's hear it for the boy

My baby may not be rich
He's watchin' every dime
But he loves me, loves me, loves
We always have a real good time

And maybe he sings off key
But that's alright by me
Because what he does he does so well
Makes me wanna yell

Let's hear it for the boy
Let's give the boy a hand
Let's hear it for my baby
You know you gotta understand

Maybe he's no Romeo
But he's my lovin' one man show
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Let's hear it for the boy

'Cause every time he pulls me near
I just wanna cheer

Let's hear it for the boy
Let's give the boy a hand
Let's hear it for my baby
You know you gotta understand

Maybe he's no Romeo
But he's my lovin' one man show
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Let's hear it for the boy (Let's hear it for the boy)
Let's hear it for my man (Let's hear it for my baby)
Let's hear it for my baby (Let's hear it for the boy)

(Let's hear it for my baby)
(Let's hear it for the boy)
(Let's hear it for my baby)
(Let's hear it for the boy)
(Let's hear it for my baby)
(Let's hear it for the boy)
(Let's hear it for my babe)
Let's hear it for my man
(Let's hear it for the boy)
(Let's hear it for my babe)
Let's hear it for my man

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Deniece Williams

June Deniece Chandler (born June 3, 1950) known by her stage name Deniece Williams is an American Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and record producer who achieved success in the 1970s and 1980s. Williams, whose music has been influenced by Soul and Funk, is known for her hits such as "Free", "Silly", "Let's Hear It for the Boy", "It's Gonna Take a Miracle", and for her many vocal duets with Johnny Mathis. more »

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Written by: Dean Pitchford, Tom Snow

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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14 facts about this song

Release
"Let's Hear It for the Boy" is a song by American singer Deniece Williams that was released on March 13, 1984.
Album
This song comes off her fourth studio album, also titled "Let's Hear It for the Boy".
Success
In the United States, "Let's Hear It for the Boy" reached the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B charts.
Movie Soundtrack
It was included on the soundtrack of the 1984 feature film "Footloose".
Dance Chart
Apart from being a chart-topping hit, "Let's Hear It for the Boy" also reached the top ten on the Dance Club Songs chart.
Grammy Nomination
Williams' song was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song and won the Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.
Writers
The song was written by Dean Pitchford and Tom Snow.
Music Video
The music video for "Let's Hear It for the Boy" features footage from the film "Footloose".
Cover Versions
Various artists have covered the song, including country music singer Jana Kramer and pop band Atomic Kitten.
Popular Culture
This song has been featured in several television shows and movies including "Queer as Folk", "Glee", "American Dad", and "The X Factor".
Different Versions
The album and 12" single version of the song includes a musical bridge which was omitted for its release as a 7" single.
Gold Certification
The song was certified Gold in the United States by the RIAA.
Return to Charts
In 1987, "Let's Hear It for the Boy" returned to the UK charts, peaking at number ten.
Continual Influence
Decades after its release, "Let's Hear It for the Boy" continues to be a popular selection for performances and choreographies in dance competitions and recitals.

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