Charms
Bobby Vee
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Pretty charms, pretty little charms See how they sparkle in the sun Ding dong ding listen to them ring They seem to be telling everyone That you're my-why baby With a twist of your wrist it can be told You're my-why baby There it is, in fourteen ca-a-a-ra-a-at golden Pretty charms, pretty little charms Starting from the day we met The Sweet Sixteen, the moments in between That New Year's Eve we won't forget So if some guy should ask you If some night you're free Wave him away with a wave of your arms Do as I say, just blind 'em with your charms And show him you belong to me So if some guy should ask you If some night you're free Wave him away with a wave of your arms Do what I say, just blind 'em with your charms And show him you belong to me (Pretty charms, pretty little charms) (Pretty charms, pretty little charms) (Pretty charms, pretty little charms)
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Written by: HELEN MILLER, HOWARD GREENFIELD
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Release Information"Charms" was released by American pop singer Bobby Vee in 1963. It was released as a single and also featured on his album "The Night Has a Thousand Eyes".
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached the top 20 on the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 13. It also reached number 41 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Songwriters"Charms" was written by Aaron Schroeder and Wally Gold. Schroeder has co-written numerous hit songs, most notably for Elvis Presley, while Gold had success writing for Elvis Presley and Lesley Gore among others.
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Song Genre"Charms" is typically classified as pop music. Like many of Vee's hits, it reflects the clean-cut, all-American style of early 1960s pop.
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Musical StyleThe song has a catchy chorus and a memorable hook, making it a pop song with a strong appeal. The slick production and Vee's smooth vocals are characteristic of his style.
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Cover VersionsWhile not as widely covered as some of Vee's other hits, "Charms" has been performed by a number of other artists over the years.
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Legacy"Charms", like many of Vee's hits, helped define the sound of early 1960s American pop music. Despite peaking at no. 13, the song has remained popular with fans and is often included on compilations of Vee's best work.
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Record Label"Charms" was released on the Liberty label, a record company that was home to many popular artists of the era, including Eddie Cochran, Gary Lewis & the Playboys, and The Ventures.
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B-SideThe B-side of the "Charms" single was "Bobby Tomorrow", another pop song that was also featured on "The Night Has a Thousand Eyes" album.
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Bobby Vee's CareerWhile "Charms" is one of Vee's hit songs, he is perhaps best known for his number one hit "Take Good Care of My Baby". His successful career spanned over six decades, and many consider him as one of the pioneers of the pop and rock 'n' roll genre.
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Posthumous RecognitionAfter Vee’s death in 2016, "Charms" and other hits from his extensive discography have continued to earn recognition and airplay, securing his place in pop music history.
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