He's in Town

The Rockin' Berries

About He's in Town

"He's in Town" is a song and single by the American band, The Tokens covered successfully in the U. K. by The Rockin' Berries. Written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King, it was first released in 1964.


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He's in town
He's back in town

Girl I knew just what was wrong
When you weren't home 
Each time I phoned all week long
And now 
I see it in your eyes
The look that you have 
when you're thinking of him
Can't be disguised
I was afraid he'd come back some day
And I'd be the one to lose
I knew when you saw him 
you wouldn't ignore him
And he'd be the one you'd choose
So you don't have to tell me

He's in town
He's back in town

No you don't have to tell me
He's in town
He's back in town
He's in town

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The Rockin' Berries

The Rockin' Berries are a pop group from Birmingham, England, who had several hit records in the UK in the 1960s. A version of the group, emphasising comedy routines as well as music, continues to perform to the present day. more »

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Written by: CAROLE KING, GERRY GOFFIN

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11 facts about this song

Song Creation
"He's in Town" is a song first penned by the legendary songwriting duo Carol King and Gerry Goffin. The magic in their songwriting helped propel the tune to the charts.
First Performance
Even though Gerry Goffin co-wrote the song, it was first performed and recorded by "The Rockin' Berries," a British rock group in 1964.
Chart Success
Following its release, the Rockin' Berries rendition of “He’s in Town” reached No. 3 on the UK Singles Chart in late 1964.
America's Version
In the United States, the song took a different path. It was covered by "The Tokens", a male doo-wop-style vocal group from Brooklyn, New York.
Track-length
The Tokens’ version of "He's in Town" runs for a comfortable two minutes and thirty-eight seconds, making the song concise yet memorable.
Chart Ranking
"He's in Town" by The Tokens peaked at #43 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1964.
Record Label
The Tokens version of "He's in Town" was released under the major label Warner Bros Records.
Same Songwriters, A Different Path
It’s interesting to note that even though Gerry Goffin and Carol King penned the song, The Tokens, who also covered the hit "The Lion Sleeps Tonight", could not achieve the same level of chart success with "He's in Town".
Album Release
For The Tokens version, "He's in Town" was included in their album "From the Lion's Mouth."
Song Theme
Regardless of the artist, "He's in Town" maintains a consistent theme. It tells the story of someone warning a girl about her past lover's return to town.
Legacy
Over time, the song has remained a classic staple in both British and American rock histories, appreciated for its lyrical creativity and catchy melody.

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