My Coo CA Choo

Mott the Hoople, Alvin Stardust

About My Coo CA Choo

"My Coo Ca Choo" is the first successful release for Alvin Stardust, reaching number two in the UK Singles Chart in December 1973. The glam rock single fared even better in Australia, where it spent seven weeks at the top and was the best charting single in the country in 1974. The song was written, sung, and recorded by Peter Shelley, using the glam rock name Alvin Stardust. Although he had already appeared as the original Alvin Stardust on the Lift Off television programme, Shelley was surprised when the record went straight into the chart the following week. As he had no desire to become his own stage name creation, he and Levy both agreed that if this act were to become more than just a one-hit wonder, then a "face" was required to be, and perform as, Alvin Stardust. The ideal person appeared, Shane Fenton. The new "Stardust" then appeared on BBC Television's Top of the Pops just as the record had entered the UK Top 30, before finally reaching number 2. Shelley then followed up with a string of hits for Stardust, including "Jealous Mind", which went to number 1 in the UK in March 1974. 


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Coo! Coo! I just want you
I really love the things that you do
Come on ! Love-a-me too
Won't you be my coo ca choo
Sweetness, I like your dress
I love the way you know you're the best
I'm in love! an' I'm in a mess
I really want you coo ca choo

Love you
Yes I love ya
Yes I love my coo ca choo
Want you
Yes I want ya
Yes I, I really do want you
Tom Cat! why' know where it's at!
Come on ! Let's go to my flat
Lay down 'n groove on the mat
A-you can be my coo ca choo
Chains! Chains! I'm all in chains
Your love will drive me insane
Come on! Let's do it again
I really want my coo ca choo
Night time's a lonely time
When you're gone I'm starting to cry
But you know that you're on my mind
Oh honey be my coo ca choo
Do! Do! You love me too?
Will I smile or will I be blue?
Am I mad? I'm hung up on you
Or Honey be my coo ca choo
So honey be my coo ca choo

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Alvin Stardust

Alvin Stardust (born Bernard William Jewry, 27 September 1942, Muswell Hill, north London) is an English pop singer and stage actor. more »

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Written by: PETER SHELLEY

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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14 facts about this song

Release Information
"My Coo Ca Choo" is a song by English singer Alvin Stardust, released on November 2, 1973.
Success Milestone
The track was a major hit in the United Kingdom, peaking at number 2 on the UK Singles Chart during the holiday season.
Chart Performance
Besides its success in the UK, "My Coo Ca Choo" also charted in Australia (where it reached number 1), New Zealand, and parts of Europe, signifying Stardust's international appeal.
Songwriting Credits
The song was written by Peter Shelley. Noteworthy to mention that Shelley wrote most of Stardust's successful tracks in the 70s.
Musical Style
"My Coo Ca Choo" falls within the subgenre of glam rock — a style characterized by flamboyant, outrageous costumes and performances, and celebration of spectacle.
Identity Transition
The release and success of "My Coo Ca Choo" marked the start of Bernard Jewel's transformation into Alvin Stardust, his most successful and iconic persona.
Remarkable Comeback
The song marked a comeback for Alvin Stardust after his previous identity as Shane Fenton in the 1960s.
TV Performances
Stardust famously performed "My Coo Ca Choo" on iconic music shows at the time, including "Top of the Pops."
Sales Success
On the back of its success in the charts, "My Coo Ca Choo" received a silver certification in the UK for sales, indicating sales of over 250,000.
Cover Versions
The popularity of "My Coo Ca Choo" has meant that it has been covered by a number of artists, including Showaddywaddy and Paul Di'Anno.
Notable Lyrics
The song includes the memorable refrain, "I said a hey hey hey yeah, you're the girl in the back...who was doing a dance, I said a hey hey hey yeah..."
Unique Title
The term “Coo Ca Choo” is quite unusual. It does not seem to have any particular meaning but instead was possibly used for its phonetic appeal in the lyrics of the song.
Record Label
It was released under the record label Magnet Records.
Song's Influence
The success of this song and others by Stardust in the 70s would influence later musicians such as Gary Glitter and Adam Ant.

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