Chip Chip
Gene McDaniels
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From a one little kiss and a lotta lovin' you build a big mansion of love High on a hill of happiness with some-a-one that you've been dreamin' of You build a wall around with a lotta lovin', all around your mansion of love Then one day you hear a strange little sound tryin' to tear your mansion down Whoa oh oh oh chip, chip you tell a little lie Chip, chip, you make your baby cry Chip, chip, you cheat a little bit Chip, chip, you quarrel over it Oh oh oh one day you're gonna discover One little wrong leads to another Chip, chip, a-chippin' away, chippin' at your mansion of love Ah one little spark when it start to glowin' can warm a big mansion of love One little wrong brings on the gloom, puts a chill in-a every room Whoa oh oh oh chip, chip you tell a little lie Chip, chip, you make your baby cry Chip, chip, you cheat a little bit Chip, chip, you quarrel over it Oh oh oh one day you're gonna discover One little wrong leads to another Chip, chip, a-chippin' away, chippin' at your mansion of love Chip, chip, a-chippin' away, chippin' at your mansion of love Chip, chip, a-chippin' away [To Fade:] Chippin' at your mansion of love
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Written by: ARTHUR RESNICK, CLIFTON T. CROFFORD, JEFF BARRY
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Chip Chip" is a song written by Jeff Barry, Cliff Crofford, and Cliff Roberts. The song later got recorded by Gene McDaniels, an American singer with a widely versatile musical style.
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Release DateThis track was released in the year 1961, under the popular record label, Liberty Records.
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Chart Performance"Chip Chip" made significant progress on the music charts. It peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, showcasing its widespread popularity at the time.
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Song StyleThe song "Chip Chip" has a pop-style musical genre. This catchy and upbeat song is a testament to Gene McDaniels' versatility as a singer.
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Music Career ImpactMcDaniels was known for his pop, soul, jazz-infused tracks, and "Chip Chip" was one of his biggest hits that lasted in the music industry for a long time. This song boosted his career and increased his recognition as a singer.
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Cover VersionsIn addition to McDaniels' version, "Chip Chip" was also recorded by other artists. The song was notably covered by The Everly Brothers and was included in their 1963 album, "The Everly Brothers Sing".
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Soundtrack Appearance"Chip Chip" by Gene McDaniels appears on various albums and also has been used as a soundtrack in the 1997 movie "The Ice Storm," directed by Ang Lee. The song's vintage vibes perfectly fit in with the movie's 1970s setting.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics of "Chip Chip" talk about unrequited love where the singer is expressing his emotions to a woman who doesn't reciprocate. The “chip, chip, peck, peck” chorus refers to the tireless effort of expressing love.
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Gene McDaniels' Discography"Chip Chip" is considered one of McDaniels' signature songs, along with "A Hundred Pounds of Clay" and "Tower of Strength". These songs secured his place in the heart of pop and soul music lovers.
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Posthumous RecognitionAlthough Gene McDaniels passed away in 2011, his music lives on, with "Chip Chip" remaining an enduring favorite among both fans of McDaniels and lovers of classic pop music.
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