Dizzy

Tommy Roe

About Dizzy

"Dizzy" is a song originally recorded by Tommy Roe; it became an international hit single in 1969. Instrumental backing was provided by the Los Angeles session musicians known as the Wrecking Crew. Co-written by Roe and Freddy Weller, "Dizzy" was a major hit on both sides of the Atlantic, reaching number one on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100 for four weeks in March 1969, for one week on the UK Singles Chart in June 1969, and was number one in Canada in March 1969."Dizzy" has 11 key changes total between a total of four keys. One key is used for the verses, while the choruses get three keys. The key used for the verses is the lowest, while the choruses start off in a higher key, quickly increase to an even higher key, then increase yet again. It was subsequently recorded by such disparate artists as Boney M, Mike Melvoin and the Deadbeats, Wreckless Eric, and Billy J. Kramer. A 1991 cover by Vic Reeves and The Wonder Stuff reached number one in the UK Singles Chart. In 1989, it was sampled by De La Soul on their track "The Magic Number" from their album Three Feet High and Rising. In 1994, it was covered by Babe on their album 4 Babe pesme, the Babe version being entitled "Dizel". 


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Dizzy
I'm so dizzy, my head is spinning
Like a whirlpool, it never ends
And it's you, girl, making it spin
You're making me dizzy

First time that I saw you, girl, I knew that I just had to make you mine
But it's so hard to talk to you with fellas hanging round you all the time
I want you for my sweet pet
But you keep playing hard to get
Going around in circles all the time

Dizzy
I'm so dizzy, my head is spinning
Like a whirlpool, it never ends
And it's you, girl, making it spin
You're making me dizzy

I finally got to talk to you and I told you just exactly how I felt
Then I held you close to me and kissed you and my heart began to melt
Girl, you've got control of me
'Cause I'm so dizzy I can't see
I need to call a doctor for some help

Dizzy
I'm so dizzy, my head is spinning
Like a whirlpool, it never ends
And it's you, girl, making it spin
You're making me dizzy

My head is spinning
Like a whirlpool, it never ends
And it's you, girl, making it spin
You're making me dizzy
Oh, I'm so dizzy
You're making me dizzy
Yeah, I'm so dizzy

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Tommy Roe

Thomas David "Tommy" Roe (born May 9, 1942, Atlanta, Georgia) is an American pop music singer-songwriter. more »

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Written by: FREDDY WELLER, TOMMY ROE

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12 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Dizzy" is a song composed and recorded by American pop singer Tommy Roe.
Release and Chart Performance
The song was released in 1969 and topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States for four weeks in March. It also reached number one in Canada and number 2 in the UK Singles Chart.
Genre and Style
It‘s characterized as bubblegum pop, which is a genre of pop music with catchy melodies, a simplistic chord structure and light, fluffy lyrics. The tune of "Dizzy" is upbeat and has a distinct 1960s feel.
Co-writer
The song was co-written with Freddy Weller, a songwriter and session guitarist who also had a successful country music career from the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s.
Theme
"Dizzy" is about a man’s swirling romantic feelings for a woman. The lyrics exemplify this by likening his dizzying infatuation with the sensation of spinning around.
Cover Versions
Numerous cover versions of "Dizzy" have been recorded over the years, including a notable version by British band Vic Reeves and The Wonder Stuff which went to number one in the UK in 1991.
Notable Performance
Tommy Roe performed "Dizzy" on Dick Clark's American Bandstand, a popular music-performance and dance television program.
Music Video
The official music video for the song does not contain any elaborate production elements. It features Tommy Roe performing the song while playing the guitar.
Legacy
"Dizzy" remains Tommy Roe's biggest hit, making it his signature song. Many years after its release, it's still frequently played on oldies radio stations around the world.
Awards and Honors
Even though "Dizzy" did not win any major music industry awards, it's often recognized on lists of the best pop songs from the late 1960s.
Commercial Success
"Dizzy" helped solidify Tommy Roe's place in pop music history. The record sold over two million copies and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.
Re-Recorded Version
Tommy Roe released a re-recording of "Dizzy" in 1983. However, this version did not achieve the same commercial success as the 1969 original.

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