Handy Man
Otis Blackwell
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Hey girls, gather round Because of what I'm puttin' down Oh, baby, I'm your handy man I'm not the kind that uses pencil or rule I'm handy with the love and I'm no fool I fix broken hearts, I know I really can If your broken heart needs repair I'm the man to see. I whisper sweet things You tell all your friends, and they'll come running to me Here is the main thing I want to say I'm busy twenty four hours a day I fix broken hearts, I know I really can Hey girls, gather round Because of what I'm puttin' down Oh, baby, I'm your handy man I'm not the kind that uses pencil or rule I'm handy with the love and I'm no fool I fix broken hearts, I know I really can If your broken heart needs repair I'm the man to see. I whisper sweet things You tell all your friends, and they'll come running to me Here is the main thing I want to say I'm busy twenty four hours a day
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Written by: JIMMY JONES, OTIS BLACKWELL
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6 facts about this song
Song Creation and Lyrics• "Handy Man" is a song that was written by singer Jimmy Jones and songwriter Otis Blackwell. The premise of the song is about a man who assures his girlfriend that he'll always be there to fix any problems she may have.
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Performance and Popularity - Jimmy Jones• Jimmy Jones is the original artist who released "Handy Man." His release first appeared on the chart in 1959.
• It became a big hit for Jones, reaching number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
• Jones put a trademark falsetto hook into his recording of the song, which helped it stand out and become memorable.
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Del Shannon's Version• Del Shannon released a cover of "Handy Man" in late 1964.
• His version also had commercial success, peaking at number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 in February 1965.
• Shannon is more universally known for his hit "Runaway," but his cover of "Handy Man" is regarded as one of his best performances.
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James Taylor's Adaptation• In 1977, James Taylor also covered "Handy Man," reworking the arrangement and chord progression.
• Taylor's rendition was hugely successful, reaching number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100, and number 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
• The song earned Taylor a Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal performance in 1977.
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Otis Blackwell - Songwriter• Otis Blackwell, one of the co-writers of "Handy Man," is also known for writing other major hits such as "Don't Be Cruel" for Elvis Presley and "Great Balls of Fire" for Jerry Lee Lewis.
• Blackwell's writing is known for its rhythmic energy and catchy melodic hooks, elements that are also present in "Handy Man."
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Critical Reception and Influence• "Handy Man" is considered a versatile pop classic. Its different interpretations by various artists across different decades demonstrate its timeless appeal.
• The song’s lyrical theme and versatility have allowed it to be covered in different styles ranging from pop to soft rock, thereby attesting to its relevance and popularity over the years.
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