Puppet On a String

Sandie Shaw

About Puppet On a String

"Puppet on a String" is a song recorded by British singer Sandie Shaw. The song was written by Bill Martin and Phil Coulter. It is best known as the British winning entry at the Eurovision Song Contest 1967, held in Vienna. It was her thirteenth UK single release. The song was a UK Singles Chart number one hit on 27 April 1967, staying at the top for a total of three weeks. Al Hirt released a version of the song in 1967 that went to number 18 on the Adult Contemporary chart and #129 on the Billboard Hot 100.  


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I wonder if one day that, 
You'll say that, you care 
If you say you love me madly, 
I'll gladly, be there 
Like a puppet on a string 

Love is just like a merry-go-round 
With all the fun of the fair 
One day I'm feeling down on the ground 
Then I'm up in the air 
Are you leading me on? 
Tomorrow will you be gone? 

I wonder if one day that, 
You'll say that, you care 
If you love me madly, 
I'll gladly, be there 
Like a puppet on a string 

I may win on the roundabout 
Then I'll lose on the swings 
In or out, there is never a doubt 
Just who's pulling the strings 
I'm all tied up to you 
But where's it leading me to? 

I wonder if one day that, 
You'll say that, you care 
If you say you love me madly, 
I'll gladly, be there 
Like a puppet on a string 

I wonder if one day that, 
You'll say that, you care 
If you say you love me madly, 
I'll gladly, be there 
Like a puppet on a string 

Like a puppet on a, string

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Sandie Shaw

Sandie Shaw (born 26 February 1947) is an English pop singer, who was one of the most successful British female singers of the 1960s. In 1967 she was the first UK act to win the Eurovision Song Contest. She has been described as "the barefoot pop princess of the 1960s". more »

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Written by: BILL MARTIN, PHIL COULTER

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10 facts about this song

Chart Success
"Puppet on a String" was not only successful in the United Kingdom, but also in multiple countries around the world. It topped the charts in UK, Australia, Germany, Ireland, and Spain among other nations.
Eurovision History
"Puppet on a String" was the winning song for the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest 1967. This made Sandie Shaw the first Uk artist to win the prestigious competition.
Personal Views of the Artist
Despite the song's success, Sandie Shaw wasn’t a fan of "Puppet on a String". She felt it was a step backward in her career and was quoted as saying that she "hated" it, but it still became one of her signature songs.
Record Sales
The single, "Puppet on a String," sold over two million copies worldwide, which testifies to its massive success and appeal.
Song Theme
The song is known for its swinging, catchy tune and lyrics that present a woman claiming she’s nothing more than a puppet on a string for her lover.
Legacy
Regardless of Shaw's personal feelings about the song, "Puppet on a String" continues to be one of the most recognized and popular Eurovision songs ever, symbolizing the hit-pop running through the 1960s.
Song Writers
"Puppet On A String" was written by Phil Coulter and Bill Martin, who went on to write songs for artists like Cliff Richard, Billy Connolly, and The Dubliners. They also went on to write another Eurovision winning song "Congratulations".
Use in Popular Culture
Sandie Shaw's version of the song has been featured in a number of films and TV shows, including "The Boat That Rocked" (2009) and "It's All Gone Pete Tong" (2004), affirming its enduring popularity.
Covers and Rendition
The song has had many covers and renditions by artists over decades. Notable ones include version by Italian singer, Patty Pravo and German artist, Siw Malmkvist.
Awards
Shaw's recording of "Puppet on a String" received an Ivor Novello Award for being the 'Most Performed Work' of 1967.

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