Sh-Boom
The Chords
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Life could be a dream Life could be a dream Boom ba-doh, ba-doo ba-doodle-ay (sh-boom) Life could be a dream If I could take you up in paradise up above (sh-boom) If you would tell me I'm the only one that you love Life could be a dream sweetheart (Hello hello again, sh-boom and hopin' we'll meet again) Boom ba-doh, ba-doo ba-doodle-ay (sh-boom) Boom ba-doh, ba-doo ba-doodle-ay (sh-boom) Life could be a dream (sh-boom) If only all my precious plans would come true (sh-boom) If you would let me spend my whole life lovin' you Life could be a dream sweetheart Every time I look at you Something is on my mind (dat-dat-dat-dat-dat-duh) If you do what I want you to Baby, we'd be so fine Life could be a dream (sh-boom) If I could take you up in paradise up above (sh-boom) If you would tell me I'm the only one that you love Life could be a dream sweetheart (Hello hello again, sh-boom and hopin' we'll meet again) boom sh-boom Hey nonny ding dong, alang alang alang (sh-boom) Ba-doh, ba-doo ba-doodle-ay Life could be a dream Life could be a dream, sweetheart (Dee-oody-ooh, sh-boom, sh-boom) (Dee-oody-ooh, sh-boom, sh-boom) (Dee-oody-ooh, sh-boom, sh-boom) (Dee-oody-ooh, sh-boom, sh-boom) (Dee-oody-ooh, sh-boom, sh-boom) (Dee-oody-ooh, sh-boom, sh-boom) (Dee-oody-ooh, sh-boom, sh-boom) Life could be a dream, sh-boom If I could take you up in paradise up above Sh-boom if you would tell me I'm the only one that you love Life could be a dream sweetheart (Hello hello again, sh-boom and hopin' we'll meet again) boom sh-boom Hey nonny ding dong, alang alang alang (sh-boom) Ba-doh, ba-doo ba-doodle-ay Life could be a dream Life could be a dream Dee-oody-ooh, sh-boom, sh-boom
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Written by: James C Keyes, Carl Feaster, Floyd Mc Rae, Claude Feaster, James W. Edwards
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Band"Sh-Boom" was recorded by an American doo-wop group called "The Chords". The band originated from Brooklyn, New York and was one of the first racially mixed vocal bands during its era.
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Year of ReleaseThe song was released in 1954. It is often considered as one of the pioneers in the genre of doo-wop music.
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Billboard Ranks"Sh-Boom" is iconic as it became the first doo-wop song to make it to the Billboard top ten pop charts where it held the number nine position.
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Music GenreThe song is an example of R&B transitioning into Rock and Roll, and also figures prominently in the evolution of pop and rock music.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists over the years. The most notable covers are by The Crew-Cuts and The Overtones.
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First Appearance"Sh-Boom" was originally the B-side of "Cross Over The Bridge", but gained popularity through radio play and eventually overshadowed the A-side.
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Use in CinemaThe song has been featured in several films. Notably, it was used in the opening credits of Pixar's movie Cars, and also features in the film Clue.
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RecognitionRolling Stones magazine ranked "Sh-Boom" as number 215 on their list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time".
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One Hit WonderEven though "The Chords" didn't achieve any notable success after "Sh-Boom", it immortalized them in the music world. They are considered as one-hit wonders.
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LanguageThe song is known for its catchy scat singing and nonsense lyrics. The title "Sh-Boom" is an example of the onomatopoeic vocal style prevalent in doo-wop music.
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