Let's Hear It for the Boy
Deniece Williams
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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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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.
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AlbumThis song comes off her fourth studio album, also titled "Let's Hear It for the Boy".
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SuccessIn the United States, "Let's Hear It for the Boy" reached the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B charts.
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Movie SoundtrackIt was included on the soundtrack of the 1984 feature film "Footloose".
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Dance ChartApart from being a chart-topping hit, "Let's Hear It for the Boy" also reached the top ten on the Dance Club Songs chart.
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Grammy NominationWilliams' song was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song and won the Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.
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WritersThe song was written by Dean Pitchford and Tom Snow.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Let's Hear It for the Boy" features footage from the film "Footloose".
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Cover VersionsVarious artists have covered the song, including country music singer Jana Kramer and pop band Atomic Kitten.
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Popular CultureThis song has been featured in several television shows and movies including "Queer as Folk", "Glee", "American Dad", and "The X Factor".
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Different VersionsThe album and 12" single version of the song includes a musical bridge which was omitted for its release as a 7" single.
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Gold CertificationThe song was certified Gold in the United States by the RIAA.
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Return to ChartsIn 1987, "Let's Hear It for the Boy" returned to the UK charts, peaking at number ten.
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Continual InfluenceDecades 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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