Sweet Pea

Tommy Roe

About Sweet Pea

"Sweet Pea" is a song written and performed by Tommy Roe. It reached number 1 in Canada, number 1 in New Zealand, number 7 in Australia, and number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1966. It was featured on his 1966 album, Sweet Pea. The song was produced by Gary S. Paxton. The song was ranked number 44 on Billboard magazine's Top Hot 100 songs of 1966.


Year:
1970
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I went to a dance just the other night
I met a girl there she was out of sight
I asked a friend of mine who she could be
He said that her friends just call her Sweet Pea

[Chorus]
Oh Sweet Pea
Come on and dance with me
Come on come on come on and dance with me
Oh Sweet Pea
Come on and be my girl
Come on come on come on and be my girl

I walked on over and asked her to dance
Thinkin' maybe later of makin' romance
But every guy there was thinkin'; like me
I had to stand in line to get a dance with Sweet Pea

[Chorus: x2]

I finally got to whisper sweet words in her ear
Convinced that we ought a get away from there
We took a little walk I held her close to me
And underneath the stars I said to Sweet Pea

Oh Sweet Pea I love you can't you see
Love you love you love you can't you see
Oh Sweet Pea come on and be my girl
Come on come on come on and be my girl

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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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15 facts about this song

Record Label
"Sweet Pea" was released under the ABC-Paramount record label, which was later renamed as ABC Records.
Year of Release
The song was released in the year 1966.
Chart Performance
"Sweet Pea" was a major hit for Tommy Roe and climbed to #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Genre
"Sweet Pea" is classified under the Pop and Bubblegum Pop genre of music.
Song Length
The song is relatively short, with a duration of just 2 minutes and 8 seconds.
Album
It was the lead single from Tommy Roe's 1966 album, "Sweet Pea."
Role of the Artist
Tommy Roe not only sang "Sweet Pea" but also wrote the lyrics himself.
Music Style
"Sweet Pea" is known for its catchy, upbeat melody and simple yet playful lyrics, common of the bubblegum pop style.
Popularity
"Sweet Pea" is one of Tommy Roe's most popular songs and is frequently performed at his concerts.
Ambiguous Lyrics
Although seemingly about a woman, "Sweet Pea" is ambiguous as to whether it's about a woman or Roe's nickname for his newborn daughter.
Music Video
A music video for "Sweet Pea" was released, featuring Tommy Roe performing the song with his band.
Re-recordings
Tommy Roe later re-recorded "Sweet Pea" in the 1980s for a hits compilation album, updating the sound to fit more contemporary trends in pop music.
Cover Versions
"Sweet Pea" has been covered by multiple artists, including Amos Lee who named an album after the song. However, Lee's "Sweet Pea" is not a cover per se, but an original composition.
Legacy
The song's enduring popularity has helped cement Tommy Roe's place in pop music history.
Use in Media
"Sweet Pea" has been used in several films and TV shows for its nostalgic value, including in an episode of "The Simpsons."

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