Fabulous
Charlie Gracie
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Well I always knew I was crazy for you But now I know You thrill me so If this is love, it's fabulous. Your lips close to mine I get chills up my spin And when we touch I thrill so much If this is love, it's fabulous. Well, I've read in the book About love and it's charms But I never knew 'Til I held you in my arms, When I hold you tight I know, I know I'm right 'Cause only you Can do what you do If this is lover, it's fabulous.
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Written by: K, HARRY (P LAND, A BERNIE LOWE), JON SHELDON
Lyrics © RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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8 facts about this song
Release and Performance"Fabulous" is a song by American rock and roll singer-songwriter Charlie Gracie.
- The song was released in January 1957.
- It made it to number 16 on the United States Billboard Hot 100 and number 6 on the UK Singles chart.
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Popularity and RecognitionIt was Gracie's biggest US hit and his only song to chart in the UK.
- This song introduced British audiences to American rock and roll music, and many musicians cited it as their influence.
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OriginThe song was written by Harold Bogg & Bernie Lowe, founders of Philadelphia's Cameo-Parkway Records, where Gracie was signed.
- It was recorded at the Reco Art studio in Philadelphia.
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Cover VersionsThe song was covered by Paul McCartney during his 2007 Live at Amoeba's Music Store performance.
- Other cover versions include those by Cliff Richard and Adam Faith.
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Cultural ImpactThe hook phrase "She's fabulous," delivered in Gracie's distinctive falsetto, has been sampled in various media over the years.
- The song also is featured in numerous compilation albums of early rock and roll hits.
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Musical Style"Fabulous" reflects Gracie's unique style, a blend of rockabilly, jazz and pop, which set him apart from other contemporary rock and roll artists of his day.
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Career ImpactSuccess of "Fabulous" helped to solidify Gracie's reputation as a pioneering figure in the development of rock and roll music during the 1950s.
- His success with "Fabulous" launched him into an international tour, turning him into one of the first globally recognized rock and roll stars.
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LegacyIn 2011, the fifty-fourth anniversary of the release of "Fabulous,” the City of Philadelphia designated a street as "Charlie Gracie Way" in his honor.
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