Boom Bang-A-Bang
Lulu
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Come closer, come closer and listen The beat of my heart keeps on missing I notice it most when we?re kissing Come closer and love me tonight That's right Come closer and cuddle me tight My heart goes Boom bang-a-bang, boom bang-a-bang When you are near Boom bang-a-bang, boom bang-a-bang Loud in my ear Pounding away, pounding away Won't you be mine? Boom bang-a-bang-bang all the time It?s such a lovely feeling When I'm in your arms Don't go away I want to stay my whole life through Boom bang-a-bang-bang Close to you Your smile is so warm and inviting The thought of your kiss is exciting So hold me and don't keep me waiting Come closer and love me tonight That's right Come closer and cuddle me tight My heart goes Boom bang-a-bang, boom bang-a-bang When you are near Boom bang-a-bang, boom bang-a-bang Loud in my ear Pounding away, pounding away Won't you be mine? Boom bang-a-bang-bang all the time It?s such a lovely feeling When I'm in your arms Now you are near I want to hear your heartbeat too Boom bang-a-bang-bang I love you It?s such a lovely feeling When I'm in your arms Now you are near I want to hear your heartbeat too Boom bang-a-bang-bang Boom bang-a-bang-bang Boom bang-a-bang-bang I love you
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Written by: ALAN MOORHOUSE, PETER WARNE
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Eurovision Triumph"Boom Bang-a-Bang" was Lulu's winning song in the 1969 Eurovision Song Contest.
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Joint winnersThis was the first and only year in the history of the Eurovision Song Contest when four countries (United Kingdom, Spain, The Netherlands and France) were declared winners.
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Written by TeamThe upbeat and catchy song was written by Alan Moorhouse and Peter Warne.
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Record Label"Boom Bang-a-Bang" was released under the Epic Records label.
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Popularity in the UK"Boom Bang-a-Bang" reached number two on the UK Singles Charts.
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Impact on Lulu’s CareerLulu was already a successful singer in the UK, but winning the Eurovision Song Contest with "Boom Bang-a-Bang" boosted her career internationally.
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Released as a Double A SideIn certain countries like America, the song was released as part of a double A-side with the song “I’m a Tiger.”
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Language VersionsLulu also recorded the song in Italian, German, Spanish and French, expanding her international appeal further.
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Live PerformanceIn 2010, Lulu performed "Boom Bang-a-Bang" at the Eurovision's 55th anniversary concert, proving the song’s continuing popularity.
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Fun Pop CultureThe song has appeared on multiple TV shows, including one of the Monty Python’s Flying Circus episodes and as a recurring theme in the British sitcom Him & Her. It has also been featured in the film "EuroTrip", consolidating its status as a pop culture icon.
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