That's the Way Boys Are
Lesley Gore
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When I'm with my guy and he watches all the pretty girls go by And I feel so hurt deep inside, I wish that I could die Not a word do I say I just look the other way 'Cause that's the way boys are That's the way boys are When he treats me rough and he acts as though he doesn't really care Well, I never tell him that he is so unfair Plus, he loves me and I know it But he's just afraid to show it 'Cause that's the way boys are That's the way boys are Oh, when he wants to be alone I just let him be 'Cause I know that soon enough He will come back to me When we have a fight I think that I won't see him anymore Then before I know it, there he is Standin' at my door Well I let him kiss me then 'Cause I know he wants me back again That's the way boys are Yes, that's the way boys are Oh, I love him Well now, that's the way boys are I said that's the way boys are
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Written by: BEN RALEIGH, MARK BARKAN
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"That's the Way Boys Are" was released in April 1964 as the lead single from Gore's third studio album, "Boys, Boys, Boys."
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Chart PerformanceThe song had a good run on the U.S music charts. It peaked at number #12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it one of Lesley Gore's top ten hits.
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ProducerThe song was produced by Quincy Jones, a notable American record producer who contributed significantly to her successful musical career.
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Songwriters"That's the Way Boys Are" was written by Ben Raleigh and Mark Barkan. They created some of Lesley Gore's other hits like "Maybe I Know" and "She's A Fool."
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ThemeThe song emphasizes the sometimes confusing behavior of boys from a teenage girl's perspective, accepting it as a part of their nature - hence the title "That's the Way Boys Are."
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RelevanceThe song was released during Gore’s teenage years, following on the momentum of her first big hit "It's My Party." The themes of all these songs revolve around teenage experiences and relationships.
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Representation in MediaThis song, along with other hits from Lesley Gore like "It's My Party" and "You Don't Own Me," helped to depict the spirit of teenage problems and emotions in popular culture during the 1960s.
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Live PerformancesLesley Gore performed "That's the Way Boys Are" live on the popular music show "American Bandstand," ably hosted by Dick Clark.
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Cover VersionsDespite its popularity, "That's the Way Boys Are" has not been covered extensively compared to some of Gore's other hits like "You Don't Own Me."
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Album PerformanceThe album "Boys, Boys, Boys" that contained the track "That's the Way Boys Are," peaked at #127 on the Billboard 200 chart. This album was Gore's third long-playing record.
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