A Certain Girl
Ernie K-Doe
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There's a certain girl I've been after a long, long time What's her name? I can't tell you Ahh I can't reveal her name until I get her What's her name? I can't tell you No I've tried time and time again Still we're introduced as nothing but friends There's a certain girl I've been in love with a long, long time What's her name? I can't tell you No There's a certain chick I've been sweet on since I met her What's her name? I can't tell you No No, I can't tell her name, I won't reveal it until I get her What's her name? I can't tell you No One day I'll wake up and say Just to have you, I'll be your slave There's a certain girl I've been in love with a long, long time What's her name? I can't tell you No There's a certain girl I've been after a long, long time What's her name? I can't tell you No I can't reveal her name until I get her What's her name? I can't tell you No I've tried time and time again Still we're introduced as nothing but friends There's a certain chick I've been in love with a long, long time What's her name? I can't tell you No There's a certain girl I've been after a long, long time What's her name? I can't tell you I can't reveal her name until I get her What's her name? I can't tell you One day I'll wake up and say Just to have you, I'll be your slave There's a certain girl I've been in love with a long, long time What's her name? I can't tell you No
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Written by: ALLEN TOUSSAINT
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11 facts about this song
Songwriting"A Certain Girl" was originally written by Allen Toussaint, a pioneering figure in New Orleans R&B.
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Original PerformerErnie K-Doe, a popular R&B singer, was the first artist to record and release this song.
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Release Year"A Certain Girl" was first released as a single in 1961.
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Song PopularityWhile it wasn't a major hit, the song was popular enough to reach number 71 on the Billboard Hot 100, representing a significant achievement for K-Doe.
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Cover VersionsIt was later covered by various groups and artists, including The Yardbirds and Warren Zevon.
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Yardbirds VersionThe Yardbirds' version of "A Certain Girl" was released as the b-side of the band's first single, "I Wish You Would," in 1964.
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Zevon VersionWarren Zevon included his cover version of "A Certain Girl" in his 1980 album "Bad Luck Streak in Dancing School."
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Toussaint and K-Doe RelationshipAllen Toussaint and Ernie K-Doe continued to work together and make music for many years, creating several more popular R&B songs.
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Song ThemeThe song tells the story of a man who is asked about the identity of the girl he loves. He dodges the question, only admitting that there is "a certain girl" he's fond of.
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Live PerformancesThe song has been performed live by various artists. For instance, it was played during the Yardbirds’ concert at Crawdaddy Club in Richmond, England in 1963.
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Movie Appearance"A Certain Girl" was featured in the 2016 movie, "Elvis & Nixon."
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