Duke of Earl

Gene Chandler

About Duke of Earl

"Duke of Earl" is a 1962 US number-one song, originally by Gene Chandler. It is the best known of Chandler's songs, and he subsequently dubbed himself "The Duke of Earl". The song was penned by Chandler, Bernice Williams, and Earl Edwards. This song was a 2002 inductee into the Grammy Hall of Fame. It has also been selected by The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as one of the 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll.


Year:
2003
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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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Gene Chandler

Gene Chandler (born Eugene Dixon, July 6, 1937) also known as "The Duke of Earl" or simply "The Duke", is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter, producer and record executive. He is one of the leading exponents of the 1960s Chicago soul scene. He is best known for his million-selling hits, "Duke Of Earl," and "Groovy Situation," and his associations with the Dukays, the Impressions and Curtis Mayfield. A Grammy Hall Of Fame inductee, and winner of the National Association of Television and Radio Announcers Producer of the Year Award, and the Rhythm and Blues Foundation's Pioneer Award, and one of the few artists to chart hit records during the doo-wop, rhythm and blues, soul, and disco eras. Between 1961 and 1986 Chandler has had forty Pop and R&… more »

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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.
ARTIST
The song was recorded and released by Gene Chandler in 1962.
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.
DEVELOPMENT
The song was an impromptu creation, which was created during a warm-up session by Chandler and his group The Dukays.
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."
SONGWRITER
The "Duke of Earl" was co-written by Gene Chandler along with Bernice Williams and Earl Edwards.
COVER VERSIONS
The song has been covered by numerous artists over the years including The Pearls, The Darts, and even The Monkees.
CULTURAL INFLUENCE
The 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.
GENE CHANDLER
Prior to his success with "Duke of Earl," Gene Chandler was a member of the doo-wop group, The Dukays.
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.
AWARDS
In 1996, "Duke of Earl" was added to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's list of "500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll."
SONG THEME
The 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."
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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