Personality

Lloyd Price

About Personality

"Personality" is a 1959 R&B, pop hit with music and lyrics by Harold Logan and Lloyd Price. It was released as a single by Price, and became one of Lloyd Price's most popular crossover hits. The single reached #2 for three weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, and was kept from the #1 spot by The Battle of New Orleans by Johnny Horton. The song was also a #1 U. S. R&B hit, maintaining the top spot for four weeks. Billboard ranked it as the No. 3 song for 1959. The song reached #9 in the U. K.. 


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2001
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Over and over
I tried to prove my love to you
Over and over
What more can I do

Over and over
My friends say I'm a fool
But over and over
I'll be a fool for you

'Cause you've got personality,
Walk, with personality
Talk, with personality
Smile, with personality

Charm, personality
Love, personality
And plus you've got
A great big heart

So over (over and over) and over
Oh, I'll be a fool for you
Now over (over and over) and over
What more can I do?

'Cause you've got personality,
Walk, with personality
Talk, with personality
Smile, with personality

Charm, with personality
Love, with personality
And of course you've got
A great big heart

So over (over and over) and over
Oh, I'll be a fool for you
Now over (over and over) and over
What more can I do?

Over and over
I said that I loved you
Over and over
Honey now it's the truth

Over and over
They still say I'm a fool
But over and over
I'll be a fool for you

'Cause you've got personality
Walk, with personality
Talk, with personality
Smile, with personality

Charm, with personality
Love, with personality
And of course you've got
A great big heart

So over (over and over) and over
Oh, I'll be a fool for you
Now over (over and over) and over
What more can I do?

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Lloyd Price

Lloyd Price (born March 9, 1933) is an American R&B vocalist. Known as "Mr. Personality", after the name of one of his biggest million-selling hits. His first recording, "Lawdy Miss Clawdy" was a huge hit on Specialty Records in 1952, and although he continued to turn out records, none were as popular until several years later, when he refined the New Orleans beat and achieved a series of national hits. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998. more »

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Written by: Harold Logan, Lloyd Price

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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11 facts about this song

Track Information
"Personality" is a song by American singer Lloyd Price. The song was released in 1959 by ABC-Paramount Records.
Chart Success
The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in May 1959 and remained there for three weeks. It also reached the number 2 position on the Rhythm and Blues chart.
Notable Collaboration
The song was produced by legendary American music producer Don Costa, who was known for his work with artists like Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr.
Songwriters
"Personality" was penned by Harold Logan and Lloyd Price. They often collaborated and co-wrote several hits for Price.
Popular Culture
"Personality" has continually been referenced in popular culture, with it prominently featured in movies like "The Nutty Professor" (1996) and television shows like "Happy Days."
Legacy
The song gave Lloyd Price his nickname, "Mr. Personality."
Awards and Honors
In 1999, “Personality” was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, which honors recordings of qualitative or historical significance.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by a multitude of artists in a variety of genres, include pop icon Johnny Mercer and rock 'n' roll group The Showmen.
Inspired Sequel
"Personality" further led to a sequel song titled "I'm Gonna Get Married," which also experienced chart success.
Song Interpretation
The song is often interpreted as a celebration of individuality and uniqueness, encapsulated in the refrain "cause you've got personality."
Multi-million Seller
"Personality" was one among Lloyd Price's five million-selling singles.

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