Stupid Cupid
Neil Sedaka
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My Fine feathered friend with your cute little pranks, I would like to express my thanks I trusted you implicitly But What a double-crosser you turned out to be Stupid Cupid You're a real mean guy I'd like to clip your wings so you can't fly I'm in love and it's a crying shame and I know that you're the one to blame Hey Hey Set me Free Stupid Cupid stop picking on me I can't do my homework and I can't think straight I meet her every morning bout half past eight I'm acting like a lovesick fool You've even got me carrying your books to school Hey Hey Set me Free Stupid Cupid stop picking on me You messed me up for good right from the very start Hey now, go play Robin Hood with somebody else's heart You got me jumping like a crazy clown and I don't feature what your putting down Well since I kissed her loving lips of wine the thing that bothers me is that I like it fine Stupid Cupid stop picking on me Hey Hey set me free Stupid Cupid stop picking on me You got me jumping like a crazy clown and I don't feature what your putting down Hey since I kissed her loving lips of wine the thing that bothers me is that I like it fine Hey Hey set me free Stupid Cupid stop picking on me
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Written by: Howard Greenfield, Neil Sedaka
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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15 facts about this song
Song Origin"Stupid Cupid" is originally recorded and sung by American singer Connie Francis.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Neil Sedaka and Howard Greenfield, who was known for his collaborations with Sedaka on several hit songs.
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Release DateThe song was released in the year 1958.
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Song RankingOn August 25, 1958, the single went up to number two on the Billboard Top 100 chart.
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Album Inclusion"Stupid Cupid" was also included in Francis' album "Concetta", which was released on January 1, 1958.
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Chart SuccessReaching the top of the UK Singles Chart in August 1958, it became the first song by a female rock and roll artist to hit number one in the UK.
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Influence on Career"Stupid Cupid" launched Francis into stardom, setting the course for an extremely successful career in the music industry.
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Song CoverIt has been covered by many artists, including Patsy Cline, Mandy Moore, and Wanda Jackson.
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Movie AppearanceThe song was notably featured in the 1989 movie "Dead Calm", where Nicole Kidman sang it.
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Sedaka's SuccessAs one of the commercial hits from Sedaka and Greenfield, "Stupid Cupid" marked a significant influence on Neil Sedaka's songwriting and singing career.
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Record SalesAlthough official data is not confirmed, the song is estimated to have sold millions of copies worldwide.
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GenreThe song is classified under the music genres of Pop and Rock and Roll.
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Record LabelThe song was produced and distributed by MGM Records.
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Song DurationThe duration of the song is approximately 2 minutes and 15 seconds.
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Addresses to LoveIn the song, Connie Francis pleads to “Cupid” to stop setting her up with unsuitable people, giving it a humorous and playful tone.
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