(He's) The Great Imposter
The Fleetwoods
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Well I went and lost her To the great imposter I stood and watched her fall Couldn't help her at all Poetry so sweet has her at his feet She thinks she's the one but He has just begun All her friends they just watch her For they know the great imposter Don't she know he's on stage It's not real it's just play And he's playing the part That is soon to break her heart Oh can't she see tomorrow's misery Soon she'll learn her fate But it will be too late All her friends they just watch her For they know the great imposter And she's soon to join the roster All they know the great imposter
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Written by: JACKIE DE SHANNON, SHARI K SHEELEY
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition"(He's) The Great Imposter" is a song composed by American songwriter Sharon Sheeley.
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Performing GroupThe song was performed by The Fleetwoods, a vocal group from Olympia, Washington, United States popular during the late 1950s and early 1960s.
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Release YearThis song was released in 1961 as part of their album titled "Softly."
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Chart Performance"(He's) The Great Imposter" was a hit at its release, peaking at position 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in early 1961.
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Film AppearanceThis song appeared in the 1973 classic American film "American Graffiti," helping to revive interest in The Fleetwoods and their music.
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Music StyleThe song is notable for its "doo-wop" style, which is characterized by vocal group harmony and sentimental lyrics.
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Writer's AccomplishmentsSharon Sheeley, the writer of "(He's) The Great Imposter," was one of the first successful female composers in rock and roll history. She also wrote "Poor Little Fool", a number one hit for Ricky Nelson.
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Group's RecognitionThe Fleetwoods are known for their hits "Come Softly to Me" and "Mr. Blue”, making their mark in the history of soft rock and doo-wop.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of "(He's) The Great Imposter" tell the story of a woman who was deceived by a man, which displays a common theme of love and heartbreak found in many of The Fleetwoods' songs.
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Cover Versions"(He's) The Great Imposter" has been covered by other artists over the years, including The Beach Boys, indicating the song's widespread popularity and enduring legacy.
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