Butterfly

Charlie Gracie

About Butterfly

"Butterfly" is a popular song written by Bernie Lowe and Kal Mann and published in 1957. The song is credited to Anthony September as songwriter in some sources. This was a pseudonym of Anthony Mammarella, producer of American Bandstand. The original recording of the song by Charlie Gracie reached No. 1 on the Billboard chart, No. 10 on the R&B chart and No. 12 on the UK Singles Chart in 1957. A cover version by Andy Williams also reached No. 1 on the Billboard chart in 1957. Williams' version also reached No. 1 the UK in May 1957, where it spent two weeks, and also reached No. 14 on the US R&B chart. 


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You tell me you love me, you say you'll be true
Then you fly around with somebody new
But I'm crazy about you, you butterfly

You treat me mean, you're makin' me cry
I've made up my mind to tell you goodbye
But I'm no good without you, you butterfly

I knew from the first time I kissed you
That you were the troublin' kind
'Cause the honey drips from your sweet lips
One taste and I'm outta my mind

I love you so much I know what I'll do
I'm clippin' your wings, your flyin' is through
'Cause I'm crazy about you, you butterfly

Ooh, I'm crazy about you, you butterfly

Ooh, I can't live without you, you butterfly

I knew from the first time I kissed you
That you were the troublin' kind
'cause the honey that drips from your sweet lips
One taste and I'm outta my mind

Ooh, I love you so much I know what I'll do
I'm clippin' your wings, your flyin' is through
'Cause I'm crazy about you, you butterfly

You butterfly
You butterfly

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Charlie Gracie

Charlie Gracie (born Charles Anthony Graci, May 14, 1936, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American rock pioneer and singer. He was born the same day as another rock and roll singer, Bobby Darin. more »

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Written by: Bernie Lowe, Kal Mann

Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, LOWE MUSIC PUBL.CO.

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11 facts about this song

Origin
"Butterfly" is a popular song credited to Bernie Lowe and Kal Mann. It was made famous by American singer Charlie Gracie.
Release Date
Released in 1957, "Butterfly" quickly became a hit in multiple regions.
Peak Position
The song peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in the United States, cementing Gracie's place in rock 'n' roll history.
Sales
"Butterfly" was a massive success, becoming a million-selling single. It was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.
Awards
While there were no official award recognition systems such as the Grammy Awards during the time of its release, the success of "Butterfly" helped Charlie Gracie in winning a star on the Philadelphia Music Alliance's Walk of Fame.
Other Artists
The song was also recorded by a number of other artists such as Andy Williams, whose version also reached the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Musical Composition
The song has a classic rock and roll composition and it became representative of the rockabilly style that characterized the mid-late 1950s in the US.
Cultural Influence
"Butterfly" has been cited as influential in shaping the direction of popular music during the late 1950s.
Film Feature
The song has been featured in various films, thus keeping its memory alive and introducing it to new audiences. One example is the movie "Charlie Gracie Fabulous" where the song was part of the soundtrack.
Music Video
Although it was created before the widespread popularity of music videos, a live performance video of "Butterfly" by Charlie Gracie is available and it captures the energy and stylings of that era's music.
Legacy
The song's popularity helped launch Cameo Records, which became one of the top independent labels of its time, and established Charlie Gracie's career in the music industry.

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