Duke of Earl
Gene Chandler
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Duke, Duke, Duke, Duke of Earl Duke, Duke, Duke of Earl Duke, Duke, Duke of Earl Duke, Duke, Duke of Earl Duke, Duke, Duke of Earl Duke, Duke, Duke of Earl Duke, Duke, Duke of Earl Duke, Duke, Duke of Earl As I walk through this world Nothing can stop the Duke of Earl And-a you, you are my girl And no one can hurt you, oh no Yes-a, I, oh I'm gonna love you, oh oh Come on let me hold you darlin' 'Cause I'm the Duke of Earl So hey yea yea yeah And when I hold you You'll be my Duchess, Duchess of Earl We'll walk through my dukedom And a paradise we will share Yes-a, I, oh I'm gonna love you, oh oh Nothing can stop me now 'Cause I'm the Duke of Earl So hey yeah yeah yeah Well, I, oh I'm gonna love you, oh oh Nothing can stop me now 'Cause I'm the Duke of Earl So hey yeah yeah yeah
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Written by: EUGENE DIXON, EARL EDWARDS, BERNICE WILLIAMS
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13 facts about this song
SONG TITLE"Duke of Earl" is one of the most popular songs by Gene Chandler.
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ARTISTThe song was recorded and released by Gene Chandler in 1962.
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CHART PERFORMANCE"Duke of Earl" was a huge hit upon its release and stayed at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for three weeks.
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DEVELOPMENTThe song was an impromptu creation, which was created during a warm-up session by Chandler and his group The Dukays.
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GRAMMY HALL OF FAME"Duke of Earl" was included into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2002. The Grammy Hall of Fame is a category created to honor recordings that are at least 25 years old and have "qualitative or historical significance."
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SONGWRITERThe "Duke of Earl" was co-written by Gene Chandler along with Bernice Williams and Earl Edwards.
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COVER VERSIONSThe song has been covered by numerous artists over the years including The Pearls, The Darts, and even The Monkees.
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CULTURAL INFLUENCEThe title of the song "Duke of Earl" was used as the name for a 1979 movie. The film, although not about the song itself, uses the title as a nickname for one of its main characters.
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GENE CHANDLERPrior to his success with "Duke of Earl," Gene Chandler was a member of the doo-wop group, The Dukays.
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RECORD LABEL"Duke of Earl" was originally released by Vee-Jay Records, a label known for launching the careers of many successful artists including The Beatles and The Four Seasons.
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AWARDSIn 1996, "Duke of Earl" was added to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's list of "500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll."
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SONG THEMEThe lyrics of the song tell a story of a man who reassures his love that nothing can stop him from loving her, not even his responsibilities as the "Duke of Earl."
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MUSICAL STYLE"Duke of Earl" is classified under the genre of R&B or rhythm and blues, characterized by its smooth vocal harmonies and catchy hook.
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